PUNE: A day after a group of citizens conducted a signature campaign at the Taljai hill over the its proposed development, project architect Anand Upalekar on Monday said the civic body is yet to give its clearance and that greenery will be protected.
Upalekar said citizens should go through the details of the project plan to clarify their doubts. No permanent cement concrete structures have been proposed and all trees will be protected during the execution of the project, which includes different types of gardens, he said.
According to Upalekar, the 107-acre Taljai development project is different from the state forest department’s 600 acre Pachgaon Parvati, located in an adjacent area. Upalekar said the project will be environment-friendly and citizens’ suggestions will be sought.
In a statement, Upalekar said he will suggest that the civic administration hold a meeting with citizens to provide more details and give clarifications. Upalekar said that all the aspects to protect and conserve environment have been considered in the draft of the project. Natural soil will be used to protect the environment and no permanent cement concrete structure has been proposed.
Over 10,000 native trees will be planted on the 107-acre land to attract butterflies and birds, he said. Claims about cutting of trees and use of earth-moving machines in the area do not pertain to Taljai development plan, said the project architect.
