Shehri Park

SHEHRI Park, put in forward Gear!

On the 14th of August 1998, coinciding with the nation wide independence day celebrations, SHEHRI members and residents of the locality formally inaugurated the ' SHEHRI Park ', which they have adopted in the Clifton area of Karachi. About 60 trees were planted by SHEHRI members and a sizable number of residents who had gathered on the occasion. Young and old participated with equal vigor and enthusiasm.

Plants were provided by the Parks and Recreation Department of KMC,
while the activity was organized and managed by Mr. Imran Javed, coordinator of SHEHRI's Park Programme and the Shehri secretariat. Plantations were done under the expert supervision of a gardener who has been employed by the ' Park Management Committee ', to look after the park.

According to Mr. Arshad A. Shamsi, secretary of the Park Management Committee and a resident by the area, future plans for the park include the construction of a boundary wall and for a small treatment facility to treat the sewage water for reuse in the park.

Mr. Adnan Asdar, a renowned architect of the city and resident of the area has volunteered to prepare a landscape plan for the park.

It was the shared view of all those present that through joint efforts, the park should be turned into a model of citizen enterprise so that others can also be encouraged to undertake such initiatives in other parts of the city.

In particular, the enthusiasm showed by the children present on the occasion filled everybody's heart with the hope of a better and cleaner tomorrow. Despite the commendable spirit of volunteerism exhibited by all the people involved in this project, funds are desperately needed to support the various construction activities, procurement of pumps, children's play-things etc. and running expenses, which include salaries of park staff. Those willing to contribute should contact the SHEHRI secretariat for further guidance and instructions.

A Fun Day at the SHEHRI PARK

SHEHRI has been receiving good response from various sectors of the civil society in efforts to rehabilitate and develop the park it adopted some time back.

Recently, students of Lyceum School, Karachi, pitched in and took
part in the plantation drive. Much more of such high spirited volunteer efforts and contributions in cash and kind are needed for a successful completion of the project. so, come join us to do your bit.

For further information on how you can contribute, contact the SHEHRI secretariat directly or by emailing the SHEHRI office.

An Update: The SHEHRI park lease has been renewed by KMC for the next three years. A letter has been sent to the President of the Residents Association of the Merry Foundation Apartments Clifton, for coordination with Mr. Imran Javed, shehri - cbe. The residents of the area have offered to take over the maintenance and development of the park. SHEHRI's sign-board will be put up.

The Assistant Director of Parks, KMC, paid a visit to the park with Mr. Imran Javed, Mrs Mansoor, Administrator,
SHEHRI - CBE, and residents of the Merry Fountain Apartments, on June 9th 2001. This was with regard to the development / maintenance of the park for the next three years.

On inspection of the site, it was found that water logging problem has reappeared. KW & SB was contacted in this behalf, by the residents for clearing the area. A briefing by the President of the Association was given on the development plan of the park. The assistant Director, Parks, KMC, has offered 100 saplings of Neem for the park.