According to the official, since Marine Drive is the entry point of the Coastal Road in south Mumbai, the revamp project will serve as the best example of striking a balance between maintaining heritage and modernisation of a city. Planning will be done accordingly.

As per the details available, the plan will focus on improving open public spaces for walking and running along Marine Drive. Basic facilities like toilets, benches to sit on and informative signage with a vintage feel will also be added through this project. “A one-kilometre stretch at Fort (near Flora Fountain) has also been revamped,” said a BMC official.

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After filing expressions of interest, consultants will make a presentation on September 23 and make a bid, which will be opened on September 25. The estimated cost of consultancy is approximately Rs 5 lakh.

Earlier in May, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the Marine Drive promenade where he ordered civic authorities to revamp the stretch and also include basic and high-end amenities while the project is being carried out. Recently, civic chief Iqbal Singh Chahal held a meeting in this regard, and for the beautification of Marine Drive.

Rs 5 lakh
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