“A green bus stop will be built, CCTV cameras will be installed and an open library and gym will also come up,” the official added. (File)The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday issued tenders for the construction of a promenade along the periphery of the Mahalakshmi race course. The project, estimated to cost nearly Rs 5 crore, will come up in Worli, which is represented by Shiv Sena Minister Aaditya Thackeray.
BMC G South assistant commissioner Sharad Ughade said, “We plan to build a promenade along the periphery of the race course. While at present, the walking track of the race course is open for a few hours in a day, the promenade will be open 24×7. Apart from the promenade, we will also have a cycle track. The entire place will be illuminated by solar panels.’’
A civic official added, “The eco-friendly track will be constructed without cutting down any tree… Recreational and seating facilities will also be provided. In particular, it has been proposed to erect a solar canopy along the sidewalk.”
“A green bus stop will be built, CCTV cameras will be installed and an open library and gym will also come up,” the official added.
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