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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has floated a INR 9.2 crore tender for Phase 2A of the Kala Ghoda precinct development in south Mumbai. The project will focus on upgrading roads, footpaths, drainage, landscaping and street lighting across additional stretches of the heritage district. The works are intended to build on the improvements undertaken during the first phase, with greater emphasis on pedestrian movement, public spaces and the visual character of the precinct. The next phase will also support the wider effort to make Kala Ghoda more pedestrian-friendly and suitable for regulated outdoor activities.
The BMC has invited bids for the next stage of infrastructure improvements in Kala Ghoda, one of Mumbai's prominent heritage and cultural districts. The INR 9.2 crore Phase 2A project will extend the precinct's ongoing redevelopment to additional roads and public spaces, with the civic body planning improvements to basic infrastructure as well as the streetscape.
The proposed works will cover stretches including Chamber of Commerce Lane, Forbes Street, Nagindas Master Road and Manek Motwani Road. The scope includes road upgrades, footpath improvements, drainage works, landscaping and the installation or improvement of street lighting. The interventions are aimed at creating a more cohesive public realm across the precinct while improving the experience for pedestrians and visitors.
The Phase 2A works follow the first phase of the Kala Ghoda redevelopment, under which several roads in the area were redesigned with improved streetscapes, lighting, seating and landscaped public spaces. The broader redevelopment approach seeks to reduce the dominance of vehicular movement in parts of the precinct and create streets that can accommodate pedestrians and public activities more comfortably.
The additional road works are expected to include redesigned pedestrian areas and upgraded surfaces, helping connect the streets covered under the earlier phase with the new sections. Drainage improvements are also part of the planned works, addressing basic civic infrastructure alongside the aesthetic redevelopment of the heritage precinct.
A key component of the wider Kala Ghoda redevelopment is the creation of public spaces that can support outdoor activities without compromising pedestrian movement. The BMC has been working on a framework for regulated al fresco dining in the precinct, under which restaurants could use designated portions of public space for outdoor seating subject to specified conditions and charges.
The proposed approach is intended to bring greater consistency to the use of streets and public spaces. Design guidelines are expected to cover elements such as street furniture, the amount of space that can be occupied and the manner in which outdoor seating is integrated with the surrounding streetscape.
With Phase 2A, the civic body's focus is shifting towards expanding the improvements beyond the streets covered during the initial redevelopment. The project is expected to strengthen pedestrian connectivity between different parts of the Kala Ghoda precinct while improving its overall infrastructure and public-realm quality.
The redevelopment also has significance for the area's heritage character. Kala Ghoda contains several historic buildings, cultural institutions, galleries and public landmarks, making the treatment of streets and open spaces an important part of preserving the precinct's identity. The planned upgrades seek to combine modern civic infrastructure with a streetscape that remains compatible with the area's historic setting.
The INR 9.2 crore tender therefore represents the next step in the BMC's broader effort to transform Kala Ghoda from a predominantly traffic-oriented urban area into a better-connected, pedestrian-friendly heritage and cultural precinct.
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