With increased support by the public for free open air gymnasiums on Royal road and Allithurai main road, the city corporation has planned to spread the wings. With the proposed four open gyms now adding to the existing two facilities, all four zones of the civic body will have open air gymnasiums as recreational spots. The Urban Local Body (ULB) launched the open air gymnasium for Rs 25 lakh on Allithurai main road near Amma Canteen as part of promoting recreational infrastructure and fitness facilities in the city in January 2018.
Works are already in full swing for establishing an open air gymnasium one at Burma colony in Ariyamangalam and the other one Anna Nagar link road along Uyyakondan canal, and two more at KK Nagar. The total cost of installation for each of the open air gymnasium will be between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 25 lakh. All four proposed gymnasiums are expected to be open in April 2018. The corporation’s move for better public health through open air gymnasiums came after it saw an increased demand for recreational activities in the city.
