The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a tender for the restoration and beautification of the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Dadar. A project worth INR 2.16 crore has been planned to restore the park’s heritage and historic charm. The work includes repairing the perimeter seating wall (katta), cleaning and repainting sculptures and murals, installing new benches, upgrading decorative lighting, and adding a marble fountain near the late Balasaheb Thackeray memorial.
Shivaji Park features a 1.3 km-long promenade and two distinct walking tracks. The area also houses the Shivaji Park Gymnasium along with several other gyms and yoga centers. Many of the trees surrounding the park are more than 80 years old, adding to its heritage value.
In 2021, BMC had carried out beautification work at Shivaji Park by improving the seating areas and restoring some heritage structures, including drinking water fountains.
“In the new plan, the perimeter wall will be repaired, the basins around tree bases will be fixed and uniformed, sculptures and murals will be cleaned and repainted, and new benches will be installed along the park walls. Existing decorative light poles will be repaired and replaced where required. Spotlights will be installed over murals near all entry gates, and the lamp tower near the Meenatai Thackeray Gate will be enhanced with attractive lighting," said a senior BMC official.
Spread across nearly 28 acres, Shivaji Park is the largest open ground in Mumbai’s island city. It attracts large crowds for morning and evening walks, workouts, sports, and tourism. Due to its central location, it also hosts major political rallies.
Near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the BMC will install bollard lights, CCTV cameras, LED washers, and upgraded garden lighting. A marble fountain with integrated lighting will be created near the late Balasaheb Thackeray memorial.
The facelift also includes practical upgrades such as replacing dustbins with uniform models, improving signage and street furniture, and making safety enhancements in drainage chambers.
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