Walkers complain of poor upkeep of amenities on Race Course Road
Walkers in Tiruchi have expressed frustration over the poor maintenance of public amenities along Race Course Road. Residents report that gym equipment, lighting, and public toilets have fallen into disrepair despite repeated requests for intervention from the Tiruchi Corporation.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing challenge of urban infrastructure maintenance and the gap between public investment in facilities and their long-term operational sustainability.
The damaged exercise equipment at the open gym on Race Course Road in Tiruchi. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Regular walkers around the Anna Stadium on Race Course Road in the city have complained of poor maintenance of the walking track and the open gyms and parks established alongside.
The walkers track attracts a large number of residents in the locality during mornings and evenings. The Tiruchi Corporation, a few years ago, developed the track and established a couple of open gyms and roadside parks. Although the facilities were well patronised, over a period of time, many equipment at the gyms were damaged or had worn out, users complain.
In a recent representation to the Tiruchi Corporation Commissioner, the coordinators of the Walkers Association of Race Course Road, D. Annadurai, H. Ghouse Baig, and K. Thomas, said the walkers track and the associate facilities were languishing without proper upkeep.
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