HYDERABAD: The state government will build a bridge spanning 2.5 km across the Mir Alam Tank in Hyderabad and develop three island zones there in the style of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy discussed the proposed bridge as well as other works that will be part of his government’s long-term plans to develop water bodies in Hyderabad, along with the rejuvenation of the Musi River.
During the meeting, Revanth reviewed the designs for the Mir Alam Tank bridge and the Gandhi Sarovar project at Bapu Ghat and directed officials to accelerate the rejuvenation works.
Officials were also asked to issue tenders for the bridge construction by June, and complete the survey, Detailed Project Report (DPR) and designs for the rejuvenation project promptly.
During the review, a presentation was made on the proposed designs by consultancy firms. The chief minister said the bridge should be built in a visually appealing manner, with a focus on visitor safety. The adjoining island areas will be developed to attract tourists.
Revanth suggested that the islands be developed as a tourist attraction, featuring a “Bird Paradise”, waterfalls, convention centres suitable for weddings, an adventure park, a theme park and an amphitheatre.
He also proposed that resorts and hotels be constructed for visitors, with boating facilities on the Musi River. The chief minister instructed officials to prepare the DPR with all necessary components, including water purification and development of the island zones through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode.
He further recommended checking the water availability in Mir Alam Tank and estimating flood-time inflow. A hydrological and environmental survey should be conducted by reputed agencies and permissions obtained accordingly, Revanth said.
The development of a network linking the island zone with the nearby zoo was also discussed. The chief minister asked for an upgrade of the zoo park, aligning it with the proposed tourism plans. He said that the Musi project should attract more domestic and international tourists.