BMC likely to open Girgaum Chowpatty viewing deck on Saturday

According to the BMC officials, the viewing deck is being built at a cost of ₹3.5 crore, and the work is in its final stages. Guardian minister Aaditya Thackeray is likely to inaugurate the deck for the public this weekend

Updated on: Apr 6, 2022, 22:59:33 IST

By Mehul R Thakkar

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Mumbai: The Girgaum Chowpatty viewing deck will officially open for the public by the weekend or in the next week, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). After the Dadar Chowpatty deck, which was inaugurated on February 9, this will be the second sea-viewing deck for the citizens in Mumbai, giving a picturesque view of the Arabian sea.

A view from the soon to be inaugurated viewing deck, at Girgaum Chowpatty, in Mumbai on Wednesday. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

The idea of building a viewing deck at Girgaum was conceived by the BMC in August last year and its work started in October 2021. The deck is being constructed on the storm water drainage (SWD) outfall that throws water into the Arabian sea.

According to the BMC officials, the viewing deck is being built at a cost of ₹3.5 crore, and the work is in its final stages. Guardian minister Aaditya Thackeray is likely to inaugurate the deck for the public this weekend.

Prashant Gaikwad, assistant municipal commissioner of the BMC’s D-ward, under which Chowpatty falls, informed, “The work is in its final stages and we will officially throw it open for the public by this weekend or in the next week. The work is completed in a period of six months, and we are expecting that the deck will attract a lot of citizens.”

According to BMC officials, the deck can accommodate around 500 people. With the passage of the deck, as many as 1,000 people can be accommodated.

The entire area of the deck is 470 square metres which has a seating capacity of 150 people including the passage area, and the BMC also plans to install solar panels nearby. This the BMC has said will ensure the electricity requirement of the deck is met.

Meanwhile, there are 40 SWD outfalls in the city and the BMC is planning to explore these for setting up a viewing deck on it.

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Mehul R Thakkar
Mehul R Thakkar is a Mumbai-based journalist who closely tracks the city’s ever-evolving real estate landscape. He believes that Mumbai presents a unique reality that, while Mumbaikars deeply aspire to own a home in the city of dreams, many spend little actual time living in it due to long commutes and demanding work lives. With over 11 years of experience in journalism, I have reported across a wide spectrum of beats, including real estate, housing, infrastructure, aviation, and education. I have also extensively covered the workings of India’s wealthiest civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), providing insight into the policy, governance, and urban planning decisions that directly influence Mumbai’s growth. Before joining Hindustan Times, I worked in fast-paced digital and print newsrooms, including Moneycontrol.com and Deccan Chronicle, as well as national dailies such as The Asian Age and DNA. Outside the newsroom, I am an avid weather tracker, a fan of spy thrillers in both books and films, and a keen follower of international affairs.Read More

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