One of the first places that comes to our mind when we talk or google search: the attractions of Hubballi-Dharwad is Unkal Lake. The lake was built by Bharat Ratna Sir M. Vishwesharayya and is more than a hundred years old.
For several years the Lake was the primary source of drinking water for the residents of Hubballi who lived in the near vicinity. People flock to the lake to spend an evening with their family and friends to enjoy the cool breeze that blows across the lake.
The people who visited the lake and the people living around the lake started polluting the lake indiscriminately. They threw garbage into the lake and in the garden. Cattle being washed in the lake had become a common sight near the lake.
To help regain the lost beauty of Unkal Lake, Hubballi Dharwad Smart City Abhivruddhi Society (HDSCAS) took up the assignment of upgrading and renovating Hubballi-Dharwad’s crown jewel.
In the first phase of development, the restoration of the lake will be given the prime importance. The restoration includes initial cleaning of the lake by getting rid of weeds, hyacinths, other floating shrubs and other garbage; deploying floating rafters - this helps in regulating the microbial ecosystem, thus helping the aquatic flora and fauna survive and grow. This would help remediating the bio-culture of the Lake. To beautify the lake, 18 fountains will be set up along with aerators.
In the second phase, the lake would be fenced to protect the Lake from unnecessary outside intrusion. Gabion wall work to prevent flooding during monsoon rains. The wall work would span a length of about 2.2km. The existing bund of about 0.96km will be redeveloped. Plants would be planted near the Gabion wall work to add to the beauty of the lake.
To illuminate the garden around the lake, street lights at appropriate intervals would be erected on pathways inside the garden.
In today’s world of social media a scenic backdrop is essential for a great selfie. Unkal lake in due course of time will be your go to destination in Hubballi to capture some great selfies around the lake, during the sunset, and in the garden.
Address & Location
Hubballi-Dharwad BRTS Road, Unkal, Hubballi-580025