Ludhiana is poised to unveil several significant urban development projects that promise to enhance both its environmental management and recreational offerings. These include a state-of-the-art construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing facility, an all-season swimming pool, and upgraded basketball courts.
The Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Plant in Dhandhari is on the cusp of becoming fully operational. Initially envisioned as a Smart City initiative, its scope and cost led to its integration into the Swachh Bharat Mission. This facility is designed to process at least 100 tons of construction debris daily, transforming it into valuable materials like tiles. This endeavor directly addresses the pervasive issue of construction waste littering the city. The project encountered initial challenges, as its designated site was a former dumpsite, requiring extensive foundational work and trash removal. Consequently, its cost escalated from an estimated Rs 2.69 crore to a final tender of Rs 7.30 crore, with an additional Rs 2.20 crore allocated for machinery acquired under the Smart City Mission. Following successful trial runs, the plant is expected to begin regular operations soon.
Meeting a long-standing public demand, the All-Weather Swimming Pool has been completed adjacent to the existing MC pool in Rakh Bagh. Funded by the Smart City Mission at a cost of Rs 5.82 crore, the pool features varying depths of 4.5 feet and 6 feet. This new facility will be a boon for swimmers and athletes, providing a much-needed venue for practice and recreation throughout the year, particularly during the colder months when other pools are often closed. The pool is now open for public use.
Meanwhile, the Basketball Courts at Guru Nanak Stadium, a Rs 14.38 crore project under the Smart City Mission, are nearing completion. Despite some past delays, two courts are almost finished, with the remaining work anticipated to be done within the next week.
MC Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal confirmed the readiness of the swimming pool and the successful test runs of the C&D waste plant. He indicated that the basketball courts would be fully operational shortly. Looking ahead, city officials plan to entrust the ongoing maintenance of these new sports facilities—which also encompass a table tennis court—to private entities.
