Lawsons’ Bay spread over five-and-a-half acres will be taken up at a cost of Rs.13.34 crore
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| An aerial view of the Lawson's Bay in Visakhapatnam on Monday. Photo: K.R. Deepak |
will begin soon.
The first step towards creation of the new beach is diversion of the MVP
storm water drain to Appu Ghar where a sewage treatment plant is
located.
First phase
“The new beach coming up over five-and-a-half acres will be taken up at a
total cost of Rs.13.34 crore. The entire cost will be borne by the
Visakhapatnam Port Trust. The first phase of work will be diversion of
the storm water drain coming from MVP Colony to Appu Ghar that will cost
Rs.6 crore,” Municipal Commissioner M.V. Satyanarayana told reporters
here on Monday.
Tenders finalised
Tenders have been finalised for the work and work order given for the
diversion of the 650 m drain. Another major work to be taken up is
beautification of the nearby burial ground.
The entire project is scheduled for completion in two years.
As a part of the development of the beach, landscaping, walking and
jogging track, beach furniture, ornamental lighting and public amenities
will be taken up.
Mr. Satyanarayana said the new beach will take pressure off the
Ramakrishna beach which was always crowded and also help prevent deaths
by drowning as Lawson’s Bay was considered the safest beach.
The road abutting the beach will be integrated as a part of the Rs.50
crore, Centrally-sponsored beach corridor to be developed from Coastal
Corridor from Visakhapatnam to Bhimunipatnam, Additional Commissioner
(Projects) B. Nagendra Kumar said. GVMC has also been allotted to take
up work of beach beautification between Coastal Battery and NTR statue.
Some development and amenities will be provided at Sagarnagar spending
Rs. 5 lakh to Rs.10 lakh to help residents and tourists relax.
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