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 โน58 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 โน22 crore, โน19.80 crore, and โน16.20 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 โน200 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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