Mangaluru: If everything goes according to plan, the coast of Karnataka will have its first promenade under the Mangaluru Smart City mission.
Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL) has prepared a detailed project report (DPR) to develop pedestrian areas, paved public streets with many tourist attractions, by the seafront near the edge of the Nethravati river.
General Manager MSCL Arun Prabha told TII that special purpose vehicles have been planned to take the Promenade 2.1km Project proposed with the estimated cost of RS 19 Crore.
“Area-based development (ABD) under Mangaluru Smart City’s mission has 5.1 km from the seafront starting from the Jalan Nethravati bridge.
The proposed Promenade will be developed between bridges and boar based on pilots.
Biodiversity parks with paths and bridges that allow visitors Having a walkthrough experience has been proposed under the project.
People can pass throughout the biodiversity and a small convention center have also been proposed.
A DPR has been prepared and the tender process will begin within a week, “he said.
MSCL has booked RS 194 Crore for the seafront project to be taken in stages.
“Many other proposals will be included under the seaside projects, including metro water, open theater and cultural centers, namely in various stages of preparation of the DPR,” he added.
Selected representatives have emphasized the development of the sea for coastal cities for years.
The city of Mangaluru South MLA D Vedavyas Kamates said this project requires public cooperation because it requires land acquisition.
“We have completed a comprehensive survey for the Waterfront project, which will change the city of the coastal into the main tourist destination.
People can spend their free time in the waterfront stretch where some recreational activities, seafront parks, parks, pedestrian-friendly paths , bicycle paths, boardwalk, natural park, adventure sports.
The government has land in the project area under the port and fisheries department, “he added.