AHMEDABAD: Finally after four decades, the toxic dump yard in our city’s backyard will be administered its first dose of oxygen. Hundreds of tree saplings have been lined up at Pirana, where land was freed of garbage via bio-mining. AMC cleared legacy refuse from 25 acres of the 80 acres and has begun planting trees following the Japanese Miyawaki technique.
The massive tree plantation drive was due since 1965 when Pirana was first earmarked as a green zone in AMC’s city development plan.
Till a few weeks ago, AMC was aerating, then deodorizing the soil with harmless chemicals. “The sanitized soil has been sprayed with a non-hazardous mixture of mineral and herbal components to accelerate decomposition of organic waste matter in a controlled manner,” says a senior official of the AMC.
Almost 55 varieties of trees and shrubs, including local and fruit-bearing trees that will attract birds and animals are being planted at the site. Amidst this green cloak, there will be walking paths to encourage citizens to take a stroll or exercise. The budget and deadline for the project has not been fixed yet, said sources.
