Kathmandu Metropolitan clarifies public benches not removed, under maintenance

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has clarified that public benches along roadsides, parks, and river corridors have not been removed, but temporarily taken for maintenance and management.

According to Suresh Rai, Chief of the Metropolitan Public Works Department, “Benches in public areas have not been removed. Old and worn-out benches are being repaired, repainted, and made more attractive. Additional benches will be installed in high-traffic areas, and uniform types of benches will be placed to create consistency.”

The city has begun repairing old benches made of iron and wood along the Singha Durbar-Bhadrakali road section. Benches were also installed at places like the Bagmati River corridor, Guhyeshwari, Koteshwor, and Kalmachan.

In the second phase, the city plans to install 49 new benches at locations including the Survey Department, Tinkune-Koteshwor section, Ratnapark, Maitighar-Babarmahal, and Kamalpokhari.