VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), which is in the process of developing the capital as a green-blue city, has not only limited itself to the development of Amaravati but also taken up various infrastructure works in nearby towns and villages. From laying down of roads to the beautification of lakes, the authority is working on the improvement of many facilities in Krishna and Guntur districts.
Recently, the authority floated tenders for the development of lakes and ghats in both districts. “We are in the process of identifying contractors for the development of Vavilaga Ghat in Sattenapalli of Guntur district. In Krishna district, we are going to develop Vura Cheruvu in Bapulapadu mandal and Kokkiraigunta Tank Bund in Atkuru village,” an official said.
The lakes and bunds will be developed into places of leisure for people to spend time there with their families, he said. “Besides landscaping and arranging an eye-catching lighting system, we will develop walking paths,” the official said. These works will be taken up at an estimated cost of Rs 1.2 crore. The authority is also taking up road works in various villages of Tadepalli constituency as well.
Meanwhile, the APCRDA also released the draft master plan, zoning regulation and urban design guideline of the Amaravati Government Complex (AGC). The officials, open for suggestions in the master plan, said they can be made before November 21.