Patna: Construction of Patna’s ‘Waste-to-Wonder’ theme park has reached around 90% completion, with work on lighting and landscaping scheduled to begin next. The park, officially named Dr. Rajendra Prasad Bihar Gaurav Park, is expected to be inaugurated in August, according to project officials.
All monuments and art installations in the park are being created from scrap materials. Theme-based lighting will be installed for each structure, with warm lighting sourced from Delhi. Officials said the illumination pattern will be similar to that used at public sites in Prayagraj.
Mahabodhi Temple Replica to Receive Special Lighting
One of the park’s main attractions, an 11-storey replica of the Mahabodhi Temple, will feature a dedicated lighting design intended to highlight the structure after sunset.
Street lights and high-mast lights will also be installed across the park as part of the final phase of development.
Three Recreation Zones Planned
The park has been designed with three separate recreational zones catering to different age groups, including dedicated spaces for children, adults and young visitors.
Landscaping work will include the plantation of several species, including varieties that officials said have not previously been used in public parks in Patna.
Most of the sculptures and art installations have already been completed. However, their installation has been delayed because of pending civil construction work. Officials said the artworks will be installed once the construction phase is complete.
Built Across Nine Acres at Rs 15 Crore
The Waste-to-Wonder park is being developed by the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO) on approximately nine acres of land between JP Ganga Path (Marine Drive) and the memorial site of Rajendra Prasad.
The project, estimated to cost Rs 15 crore, was launched after its foundation stone was laid by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Scrap Materials Used for 38 Art Installations
The park will feature 38 different artworks, including replicas of prominent monuments associated with Bihar, sculptures, paintings and animal figures.
The installations are being created using discarded materials such as tyres, bangles, broken pipes, electronic waste, bottles and metal scrap.
Artists from Gujarat have been engaged to create the scrap-art installations, while artisans from Odisha are producing the sculptures.
Promoting Environmental Awareness
The park’s surroundings and food court will be decorated with traditional Bihar art forms, including Madhubani, Manjusha, Tikuli and Sujani paintings.
According to project officials, the initiative aims to promote environmental awareness and support the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan by demonstrating how waste materials can be repurposed into public art while contributing to urban beautification.
