Mudasarlova Park
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Location | Chinna Gadhili Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, ![]() |
Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
Created | 1902 |
Operated by | VMRDA |
Mudasarlova Park is an urban park in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam. It is spread over 20 acres (8.1 ha) of land. it was constructed in 1902 and is one of the oldest parks in this Coastal Andhra. The water reservoir in the park supplies drinking water to the city.[1]. It was named one of the best picnic spots for local citizens.[citation needed]. The land for the construction of Mudasarlova was donated by Sri Pusapati Ananda Gajapati Raju (Ex-MP, Visakhapatnam) from his family trust.
Mudasarlova Reservoir
Mudasarlova Park has the oldest Water reservoir in Visakhapatnam. It supplies 1 million gallons water per day. this reservoir constructed by the British in 1901.[2].
The Floating solar power plant was built in 20 acres of the reservoir, among the oldest man-made water bodies, on the outskirts of the city, at a cost of ₹11.34 crore.[citation needed]
Theme Park
Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority is developing a theme park.[3].
References
- ^ "history of the park". Times of india. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
- ^ "Reservoir". Times of india. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
- ^ "Themepark". New Indian Express. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2017.