Queen's Way, Kochi

Queen's Way
LocationKochi, India
Length1.80 km
Funded byKerala Tourism Development Corporation
Governing authorityGoshree Islands Development Authority

Queen's Way is a 1.8 km long walkway in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. It is a fully automated musical walkway that stretches from the start of GIDA road to Chathyath Church.[1] The walkway is situated at around 1.5 km from the High Court Junction and 2 km from Marine Drive. It was setup at an initial cost of ₹5 crore (US$590,000) allowed by the Tourism Department.[1]

Facilities

The walkway is fully automated with smart phone-controlled lights. Around 120 benches are erected along the entire stretch of the road for the visitors to relax. An amphitheatre with a seating capacity for 50, lights to beautify trees and LED strips are some of the highlights of the walkway.[1][2] The walkway is under the surveillance of 21 bullet CCTV cameras and three advanced 360-degree cameras.[3] There are frequent cleaning campaigns undertaken along the protected mangrove forests that line the walkway and adjoining areas in Pachalam and Vaduthala. [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c "City gets its 'Queen's Way'". The Hindu. 21 December 2015. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Kochi: Collector, Hibi Eden visit Queens Walkway". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  3. ^ "CCTV surveillance to save Queens Walkway". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Mangroves along Marine Drive littered with waste - the New Indian Express".

See also

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