LAHORE:The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) will build two state-of-the-art amusement parks at Greater Iqbal Park and the Racecourse Park, its director general confirmed Thursday.
According to DG Muhammad Tahir Wattoo, the new amusement parks, a joint venture between the department and the private sector will bring various forms of indoor and outdoor entertainment for children and families.
The park experiences will include rides, shows, and themed areas, and are expected to attract millions of visitors annually, boosting the PHA’s revenue. ‘It will be the first project of its kind to provide comprehensive entertainment in one place for people of Lahore,’ he said.
The PHA is also developing a cutting-edge botanical garden spread over 10 acres in the picturesque hill station of Murree, Wattoo added. The construction for both projects was expected to begin this year, he added.