PANAJI: Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) intends to develop an eco-theme park or amusement park, along with accommodation facilities, at Mayem lake.
Mayem lake attracts thousands of tourists every year. And since an extreme adventure sports facility, including bungee jumping, was introduced there in 2019, it has become even more popular.A senior officer said that they now want to develop a theme park there focusing on nature, which would be children and family-oriented.
Interestingly, on three earlier occasions, GTDC has tried but failed to get a response from investors.
And while economic conditions are not the most favourable, with even big theme parks running into losses, the official said GTDC is trying to chalk out a different model that will ensure the facility’s financial viability. “We don’t want the project to become a white elephant,” the official said.
“The project is awaiting final permissions from the North Goa Planning and Development Authority as the Outline Development Plan 2021 has been challenged before the high court.
Until that matter is resolved, the NOC cannot be issued,” a senior government officer said. Permissions are also being awaited from directorate of archives and archaeology and TCP’s conservation committee. The process of obtaining environmental clearance from the ministry of environment and forests has also been initiated.