Structures built at cost of millions remain unused

Gulmi, Nov. 15: Several structures built in Gulmi at a cost of nearly Rs. 10 million have remained unused for a long time, raising concerns over the wastage of public funds. Structures constructed with investments from the Lumbini provincial government and local governments have been left idle due to a lack of long-term planning and decisions reportedly influenced by political connections and the desire for quick popularity.

The 3D Park, located in the district headquarters Tamghas, is among the structures lying unused. The park was built at a cost of Rs. 5.5 million through a 50:50 partnership between Resunga Municipality and the Lumbini provincial government. Since then, the municipality has spent more than Rs.

1 million on maintenance on several occasions, but the park has still been left almost abandoned. Although prominent personalities of the district pass by the site daily, little attention has been paid to its condition. Similarly, a park built by removing the former Lakuri Manch, located in front of the District Administration Office, has also remained unused.