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BMC's underground parking plan may take off soon

The H/West Ward has sent a proposal for funds to be sanctioned from the civic body's 2017-18 budget.

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) underground parking project, which has been proposed beneath the 1,800 sq m Raosaheb Patwardhan Garden along Linking Road in Bandra (West), and a shopping plaza above it, may take off soon. The H/West Ward has sent a proposal for funds to be sanctioned from the civic body's 2017-18 budget. Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta told DNA, "I have received the proposal and it will be actively considered." The proposal is expected to be included in the new budget. Once funds are sanctioned, the project will be rolled out. The initial estimate for the underground parking and shop alignment project was Rs 85 crore, excluding consultancy costs.

However, it will take time for construction to start as the BMC will appoint a consultant to conduct a feasibility study. This is because the project needs a diversion of existing underground utilities (especially waterlines). "The administrative procedure of appointing a consultant and floating tenders should end by June," said a civic official. "BMC will decide how much initial funds will be sanctioned. The consultant will decide whether work on the underground parking should begin first or aligning shops," the official added.

The Patwardhan Garden is located along Linking Road, a popular shopping hub in the city. The existing stalls will be relocated nearby. However, stall owners have opposed the shift.

The civic body's H/West Ward had also recently decided to give the Patwardhan Garden a larger entry (15 sq mt) from Linking Road, in addition to the smaller entry in front of National College. These proposed changes were part of the project's first phase.

The underground parking area will accommodate 600 cars, with the BMC also earmarking space for school buses, autos and taxis.

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