VARANASI: With several projects on the riverfront of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham (Corridor) project area still awaiting formal approval by the state government, the nodal agency PWD has started the tender process for additional work worth Rs 55 crore.
Apart from ramp, features like Manikarnika Ghat Gate, Jalasen entry point, a Ganges View gallery, cafeteria and public utilities have been added to the project later in March and sent to the state government for approval.
Speaking to TOI on Tuesday, Divisional Commissioner Deepak Agarwal said, “In anticipation of the government’s approval, the process of tendering for the facilities was added later KV Dham The project has been started.”
Supervision of KV Dham Project, Executive Engineer of Public Works Department Sanjay Gore “The bids of the participants in this tender process will be opened only after the government’s approval for additional work of Rs 55 crore,” he said.
The removal of some dilapidated buildings that were purchased later changed the initially accepted design of the project, particularly at its entry points from the Ganges Ghats.
Gore said, “Not only got the space to make ‘Ganga View Gallery’, but also Manikarnika, Jalasen and Lalita The pier also changed. a cafeteria building, Manikarnika Gate, Shops and Public Utilities Block-4, additional wharf area at Jalasen Ghat, three ramps and a 600-metre boundary wall were added to the project with an estimated budget of Rs 55 crore.
With the change in alignment, there will be a direct access road and dedicated ramp from the entry point to the highest flood point from where escalators will be available, the official said.
While a platform of 80 meters in length and 11 meters in width for the construction of Ganga View Gallery will enable the visitors to enjoy the view of the Ganga as well as the corridor area, the lower platform will be used for events like Ganga Aarti and cultural activities. Will be done. The stairs between the two platforms will be in the shape of a pyramid.
Officials said the formalities for seeking government approval were delayed due to the second wave of Covid-19, with officials hopeful that the process of sanctioning and awarding additional facilities would be finalized in a month. He said that the time limit for completion of the work would be different from the time limit for the preliminary work of the project.
Apart from ramp, features like Manikarnika Ghat Gate, Jalasen entry point, a Ganges View gallery, cafeteria and public utilities have been added to the project later in March and sent to the state government for approval.
Speaking to TOI on Tuesday, Divisional Commissioner Deepak Agarwal said, “In anticipation of the government’s approval, the process of tendering for the facilities was added later KV Dham The project has been started.”
Supervision of KV Dham Project, Executive Engineer of Public Works Department Sanjay Gore “The bids of the participants in this tender process will be opened only after the government’s approval for additional work of Rs 55 crore,” he said.
The removal of some dilapidated buildings that were purchased later changed the initially accepted design of the project, particularly at its entry points from the Ganges Ghats.
Gore said, “Not only got the space to make ‘Ganga View Gallery’, but also Manikarnika, Jalasen and Lalita The pier also changed. a cafeteria building, Manikarnika Gate, Shops and Public Utilities Block-4, additional wharf area at Jalasen Ghat, three ramps and a 600-metre boundary wall were added to the project with an estimated budget of Rs 55 crore.
With the change in alignment, there will be a direct access road and dedicated ramp from the entry point to the highest flood point from where escalators will be available, the official said.
While a platform of 80 meters in length and 11 meters in width for the construction of Ganga View Gallery will enable the visitors to enjoy the view of the Ganga as well as the corridor area, the lower platform will be used for events like Ganga Aarti and cultural activities. Will be done. The stairs between the two platforms will be in the shape of a pyramid.
Officials said the formalities for seeking government approval were delayed due to the second wave of Covid-19, with officials hopeful that the process of sanctioning and awarding additional facilities would be finalized in a month. He said that the time limit for completion of the work would be different from the time limit for the preliminary work of the project.
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