The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) plans to rope in private consultants to design 60 km of new footpaths across all 15 zones in Chennai. The project is part of a larger effort to implement non-motorised transport infrastructure on key bus routes and interior roads, with a total estimated cost of ₹58 crore for construction works. This initiative aims to address frequent complaints over narrow, damaged, or missing walkways across the city’s major roads.
The consultancy project covers three packages: 20 km each under Phase 5, Phase 7, and Phase 8, with approximate costs of ₹22 crore, ₹19.80 crore, and ₹16.20 crore, respectively. Key components of the design process include site surveys, conceptual layout drawings, and site implementation support until construction is completed. The consultant will map above-ground utilities, assess road widths, identify obstructions, and provide detailed design documentation and layouts within 30 days of commencement.
The GCC’s plan is part of a larger initiative to construct 200 km of footpaths across the city at a projected cost of ₹200 crore. The private consultants will assist during on-site implementation, ensuring that the new footpaths are designed and built to meet the needs of pedestrians. The project will also include conceptual layouts with single-line drawings showing the alignment of footpaths, crossings, street furniture, and proposed relocations of bus stops and bollards.
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