MCDC initiates strand road beautification with persimmon trees

It has been reported that 100 mature persimmon trees will replace some of the dead trees along the traffic islands of the Strand Road to enhance the cleanliness and beauty of Mandalay port.
The project is being overseen by a special unit of the Playgrounds, Parks and Gardens Department of the Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC), according to an official from the department.
“We have already dug 50 pits for planting trees, as we aim to plant a total of 100 trees. Planting is expected to be completed within next three days. It is the department’s responsibility to green and beautify the Strand Road, so we are replacing dead plants with shade-providing trees,” said the official.
This beautification project for Mandalay’s Strand Road is being implemented across six zones. In Zone 2 (between 26th and 35th streets) and Zone 3 (between 35th and 41st streets), a total of 100 mature trees will be planted on the traffic islands. These 6-foot trees will offer shade, enhance the beauty, and contribute to the overall greenery of the traffic islands.
“Our staff members are assigned watering and maintaining the trees. We have compiled a list of dead shade plants and are replacing them with mature trees, ensuring they are planted during rainy season for optimal growth,” the official continued.
Relevant departments of the MCDC are actively maintaining the cleanliness and beauty of Mandalay port and the greenery along the Strand Road of the Ayeyawady River. — Maung Aye Chan/ TRKM