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Sabarmati riverfront is developed along the banks of sabarmati river, Ahmadabad India. the construction began in 2005. since 2012 the water front is opened to public as and when facilities are constructed. the major objective of project are environment improvement, social infrastructure. the major objective of the project are environment improvement, social infrastructure and sustainable development. the sabarmati river is a monsoon river, which has a total area of 10370 sq km, out of total basin area 27820 sq km at ahmedabad. before the project, the width of the river varied from 300 m to 425. the dharoi dam constructed in 1976 upstream of Ahmadabad controls water and protects from flooding. the average width of the river channel was 382 meters and the narrowest cross section 330 meters. it is uniformly narrowed to 263 meters without effecting its flood carrying capacity, the riverbed land is reclaimed on the both the east and west banks to construct 11.25km long riverfront. it can hold 470000 cu ft/s without spillage the total of 202.79 hectares of land is reclaimed.

the garden has been envisioned as a permanent flower garden spread in approx 45000 sq mt where more than 330 natives and exotic flower species. throughout the year, the garden serves as a city level unique park where visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers of both seasonal and non-seasonal varieties. it strengthens the green space network on the western part of the city.

the park is open for visitors from 9 am to 10 pm. entry tickits are prised at Rs 20 for adults ,Rs 10 for senior citizens, Rs 10 for children and Rs 1 for students. the entry garden,free entry area, flower vally, lake area, liner garden, pavillion garden, rose garden, colour leaf garden, fragrance garden, cactus garden, showcase garden, conservatory, tringular park and children play area are other highlights of this place. the year, so far it has had 152,918 visitors, fetching it Rs 2792712.