Mumbai's BMC Plans Modern 'Town Hall Gymkhana' Redevelopment for ₹44.87 Crore

Mumbai, March 4: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has unveiled ambitious plans to redevelop the Municipal Sports Complex opposite its headquarters into a modern 'Town Hall Gymkhana' (THG). This project, estimated to cost ₹44.87 crores, will feature distinctive architecture and upgraded sports and recreational facilities. The construction contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder, M/s D. Thakkar Construction Pvt. Ltd., and the proposal will be placed before the Standing Committee for approval on Friday.

The area around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and the BMC headquarters is part of one of Mumbai’s most significant heritage precincts. Therefore, the proposed building will be limited to approximately 28 metres in height to ensure architectural harmony and visual compatibility with the surrounding historic structures.

According to the plan, the THG will consist of a ground floor and five additional floors. It will house a Municipal Council Hall and a restaurant. Tourists will have the convenience of reaching the viewing gallery on the rooftop via glass capsule lifts, offering a closer and better view of the surrounding heritage buildings.

Additionally, a glass dome will be constructed on the rooftop, designed to complement the surrounding heritage structures. Visitors will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the area from this dome, enhancing the overall experience and appeal of the THG.

The THG project will be developed on a total plot area of 4,719 square metres. Six bidders participated in the tender, with D. Thakkar Construction Pvt. Ltd. emerging as the lowest bidder, quoting ₹29.30 crores, below the BMC’s estimated cost of ₹33.66 crores. The company brings prior experience, having executed the construction of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Convention Centre at Nagpur–Uttan under the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority, a project valued at approximately ₹85 crores. This experience was cited as part of its credentials while securing the THG contract, as per the proposal. The THG is expected to be completed within 28 months of commencement.

The project will also include parking facilities for approximately 60 vehicles across two basement levels. This design preserves the visual integrity of the surrounding heritage precinct while providing tourists and the public with panoramic views of the area, according to a senior civic official.

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