Multi Level Car Parking – Rs. 41.96 Crore Madurai being a tourist and commercial hub, has registered a higher vehicle growth rate. Two wheelers constitute 82.60% of the total vehicle. Four wheelers (car, van, maxi cab, jeep, motor car) constitute 11.59% of the registered vehicles and other vehicles constitute around 5.75%. The scope of this project deals with the Development of Multilevel Car Parking near Madurai Meenakshi Temple. The proposed project is located close to the Meenakshi Amman temple about less that 100,00m away and the site falls in two lots bisected by North Avani Moola Veethi. The site is trapezoidal in shape with an area equivalent to 8204 sq.m. The propose structure is a Ground + 2 basements framed structure with floor height of 4 m. The Ground Floor would be utilized for Tourist infrastructure development and Heritage development activities. The first basement below the Ground Floor is provided for car parking and the second basement is meant for Two- wheeler parking. Project Cost – Rs. 44.20 Crore Physical Progress – 100% Project Status – Completed
Vaigai River Front Development – Rs. 84.12 Crore Vaigai River improvement works includes Counter- fort retaining wall, Development of Road and Pedestrian pathway along the roads, Provision of Compound wall / fencing, Development of Walkways, Development of Greenbelt, Development of Platform and steps, Tree Seating, Development of Park with Children’s play area, Lighting Arrangements, Provision of Toilets/ E-toilets etc., which will be a cultural and recreation spot for the public of Madurai and Tourist. Project Cost – Rs. 84.12 Crore Physical Progress – 98% Project Status – Work in progress
Redevelopment of Periyar Bus Stand – Rs. 167.06 Crore The oldest Bus stand in Madurai existing over decades, Periyar Bus stand has been taken for Redevelopment works under Madurai Smart City Project. Bus Terminus Area 30500 sq. meters area The Salient features are 1. BUS TERMINAL( Ground plus basement 2) Ground Floor Bus Bays : 58 Basement 1 – Shops 200 and car parking 260 nos Basement 2 – Two Wheelers 4269 nos Separate ramp for entry and exit for parking area 2. TERMINAL BUILDING( GROUND PLUS FOUR) Pickup and drop locations in 3 spots Ground Floor – 43 shops, 2 Restaurants, 1 waiting hall, 1 cloak room, 1 Infant feeding room, 3 office spaces to be utilized for Govt Offices, 1 dispensary, 1 post office, 2 Electrical rooms and 1 Enquiry room First floor 44 spaces, Second floor 44 spaces, Third floor 9 commercial spaces and Fourth Floor 9 commercial shops to be utilized for Branded showrooms , Restaurant, commercial shops, Public Toilets and Electrical room2 Terrace Roof top Restaurant Passenger amenities such as ATM, POST OFFICE, TICKET BOOKING OFFICE, CLOAK ROOM, WAITING HALL, A.C.WAITING HALL. PUBLIC TOILETS, DRINKING WATER, INFANT CARE ROOMS & LIFT are all available in Terminal Building Project Cost – Rs. 167.06 Crore Physical Progress – 94% Project Status – Work in progress
Heritage Development – Rs. 39.90 Crore. To highlight the heritage of the city to tourists and create better awareness among the local residents. The heritage walk shows the exact route, so that tourists may go for the walk on their own. Madurai being a heritage and cultural city it is necessary to improve all heritage sites to attract tourist. Hence the Heritage Improvement works to be taken in the following heritage location is ABD Area. Restoration of Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal Surrounds Work Project status: Work in progress Improvements of Four Chithirai Street Work Project status: Completed Restoration of Villakkuthoon and Pathuthoon Work Project status: Work in progress
Street Light – LED Project Cost – Rs. 30.25 Crore Physical Progress – 100% Project Status – Completed
Tourist Plaza – Rs. 2.75 Crore For enhancing tourism this Tourist plazas act as arrival points for the tourists (at Bus Terminal and at the off-street parking areas), as well as information and amenities center for tourists providing assistance regarding temple timings, heritage zones, accommodation, restaurants, shuttle bus details, inter-city travel info, etc. The Periyar Bus Stand is too close to the railway station and Meenakshi Temple which are located at core city in such a way that tourists can easily get transport facilities to visit other tourist places and reach their destination. Hence this site is opted for tourism plaza where tourist can have short stay to refresh, and enjoy other entertainment facilities. Project Cost – Rs. 2.75 Crore Physical Progress – 100% Project Status – Completed
Infrastructure and Basic Amenities at Fruit Market – Rs. 12.00 Crore The infrastructure like, concrete road, storm water drainage, water supply, drainage, street light and parking facilities at a cost of Rs. 12.00 crore under smart city fund, since decongestion of ABD area is one of the component under smart city. The works were completed. Project Cost – Rs. 12.00 Crore Physical Progress – 100% Project Status – Completed
