Measuring 870 sq metres and costing Rs. 26 lakh, the dog park will be housed within the 10000 square feet Veer Savarkar Udyan in sector 8, near Sagar Vihar, Vashi.
Vashi / Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has finally allowed work to be commenced on the much awaited dog park project, which was announced in February, 2019, but was delayed for one reason or another, and later owing to the pandemic. The ‘bhoomi pujan’ was carried out on Friday, 2nd April, 2021, in the presence of some dog lovers and Divya Vaibhav Gaikwad, a former corporator from Vashi, who had been pursuing the cause since 2017.
While every node in Navi Mumbai needs at least one dog park, Vashi will be getting the first one, thanks to the persistent efforts of Gaikwad.
“Navi Mumbai doesn’t have an officially allotted dog park and dog parents have always been pursuing ther matter with the authorities. I have always acknowledged the need for a dog park in Vashi for the growing number of pets and the obvious need for a dedicate dog park,” Gaikwad said.
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However, it has taken more than just submitting a proposal and convincing the authorities.
“I had proposed the dog park almost four years back and it was officially announced in February 2019. However certain conditions delayed commencement of work for 2 more years. Still, I had been tailing the authorities without thought on the matter and finally work commenced,” Gaikwad shared triumphantly.
Under the directives of Abhijit Bangar, NMMC commissioner, work on the dog park at Vashi commenced much to the joy of all pet parents in the city, especially those in Vashi.
Talking about the facilities in the dog park at Vashi, Gaikwaid informed: “The dog park will be a fenced enclosure, accommodating dogs of all sizes and breeds, and will have equipment for various activities. There will be a provision of small seesaws, steps, and slopes, among other things, for daily exercise and play.”
“We have also proposed for poop bins in the Vashi dog park to facilitate dog parents in collecting and disposing dog poop conveniently,” she added.
Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Staff Reporter
