Pune Municipal Corporation Floats Tender For 3 Road Projects Mohamadwadi, Eyes Long-Term Urban Development
Pune, 11th October 2023: In a move aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the Mohamadwadi area, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has floated a tender for the construction of three major roads. The initiative is part of a broader development plan that could see the municipal corporation spending Rs 1,008 crores on infrastructure over the next 20 years. According to a feasibility report, the projects are expected to generate Rs 3,000 crores in construction charges and property tax.
PPP Model Adopted for Road Development
Facing challenges in land acquisition, the municipal administration has opted for a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The plan includes the development of 18 roads and two bridges in various areas including Kharadi, Bundagarden, Kalyaninagar, Mundhwa, Baner, Sus, Mhalunge, Bibvewadi, Gangadham, Kondhwa, and Mohamadwadi. An estimated Rs 717 crores will be allocated for these projects, some of which have already commenced.
Details of Mohamadwadi Roads
The tender for Mohamadwadi includes three roads with a combined cost of Rs 117.76 crores. The contractor will recover this amount through various means, including property tax credits and construction development charges. The contractor is also responsible for land acquisition for the roads.
- Mohamadwadi to Ramtekdi Industrial Estate
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- Width: 30 meters
- Length: 2200 meters
- Expected Income: Rs 2,204 crores
- Infrastructure Expenditure: Rs 751 crores
- Municipal Benefit: Rs 1,454 crores
Mohamadwadi Survey No. 1 to 4, 96, 57 to 59
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- Width: 24 meters
- Length: 1524 meters
- Expected Income: Rs 593 crores
- Infrastructure Expenditure: Rs 177 crores
- Municipal Benefit: Rs 415 crores
Mohamadwadi Survey No. 12, 13, 30, 32, 57
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- Width: 18 meters
- Length: 973 meters
- Expected Income: Rs 269 crores
- Infrastructure Expenditure: Rs 80 crores
- Municipal Benefit: Rs 189 crores
“The municipal administration has adopted the policy of developing roads on a PPP basis. Under that, a tender has been issued for three roads to smoothen the traffic in Mohamadwadi,” said Amar Shinde, Executive Engineer, Roads Department.
