Bengaluru: The Hennur Biodiversity Park in North Bengaluru will be redeveloped. The city corporation has launched a ₹1.6 crore project to improve its environment and make it more enjoyable for people. This long-pending project aims to revive neglected green spaces amid rapid urban development.
The project has now begun with initial work at the site. According to officials, the main aim of this park is not just to make it look better, but to restore its environment. This is because, over the past few years, poor maintenance, uncontrolled plant growth, and rapid residential development in the surrounding area had significantly worsened the condition of the park.
Once developed as a biodiversity-focused green zone, the park gradually lost its environmental structure. Key sections became underutilised, and natural habitats weakened due to limited upkeep and declining visitor infrastructure.
Under the new plan, authorities will carry out large-scale plantation of native species, soil rejuvenation, and restoration of green cover to rebuild the park’s ecological foundation. The initiative also includes strengthening biodiversity through habitat recovery measures designed for long-term sustainability.
In addition to ecological work, the redevelopment will upgrade walking paths, internal trails, boundary fencing, and visitor navigation systems, making the park more accessible to the public. Basic amenities such as seating areas and entry points will also be improved.
A key component of the project is the restoration of water retention and drainage systems within the park, which is expected to support biodiversity revival and improve environmental resilience in the area.
Hennur, which is part of fast-growing North Bengaluru, has seen a lot of new buildings and infrastructure in recent years. At the same time, environmental concerns have grown as green spaces are shrinking, making it important to restore parks like this to maintain ecological balance.
This project is also part of wider efforts in Bengaluru to revive lakes, parks, and green areas, as the city faces rising temperatures and fewer open spaces. Officials said the work will be executed in phases, beginning with site clearing and plantation drives, followed by infrastructure improvements.
Once completed, the upgraded Hennur Biodiversity Park is expected to function as both a restored ecological zone and a public green space, offering environmental benefits and recreational value to residents of north Bengaluru.
