Residents of Skull City and Area L, Patentia, Region Three, will benefit from the area’s first recreational park, following its official sod turning by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development on Friday.
A release yesterday from the Ministry said that this also marks the commencement of the first park under the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand.
The park, the first of its kind in the community, represents another step in the Government’s commitment to improving public infrastructure while creating spaces that foster healthier lifestyles, stronger communities, and enhanced quality of life, the release said.
Delivering remarks, Manickchand said the investment reflects the Government’s belief that community development extends beyond roads, bridges, and buildings.
Manickchand noted that the significance of the park extends well beyond recreation, describing it as a space where memories will be created, friendships strengthened, and generations brought together.
“There will be a day when you’ll be able to sit in this park and ‘gyaff’ about long ago, discuss the happenings of the present, make important decisions through conversation and learn about one another” she told residents.
Chairman of the Uitvlugt/Patentia Neighbourhood Democratic Council, Mark Khan, welcomed the commissioning, describing the project as evidence of the Government’s commitment to improving communities.
“This is our park. We’re going to care for it, we’re going to beautify it, and we’re going to make sure everyone has a part in it,” the Chairman said.
“At the Ministry, we recognise that parks are much more than open spaces. They are places where children can play safely, where families can gather, where young people can engage in healthy recreation, and where communities can come together to build stronger social connections,” Saeed Zameen, Project Manager responsible for Parks, Recreation and Public Spaces, said.
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