Thane: Civic Body Undertakes Beautification Project Worth INR 100 Cr - Detailed Plan Here

In a significant development, Thane’s all prominent locations is all set for a makeover with colourful paintings.

Moreover, the bridges, subways, lakes and under-passes will be illuminated with lights, while murals will be installed at the entry and exit points so people who visit the city have a good view. This beautification project will cost INR 100 crores, which will be funded by state government’s urban development department.

The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) chief Abhijeet Bangar has assured that the city will get a complete revamp in two and a half months on par with Navi Mumbai.

It is pertinent to note that Bangar was the civic commissioner of Navi Mumbai before he was transferred to Thane.

Here's what will be included:

The civic body will focus on areas with more visibility and footfalls, like the Eastern Express Highway, commercial places, railway stations, junctions and the seven entry and exit points in the city.

A 25-meter-tall structure of ‘pillar of lights’ is being constructed on either side of the Anandnagar toll plaza, an entry point to city from Mumbai.

Some walls will also be painted with 3D images, while directives have been issued to the garden department to ensure that the garden are maintained on a daily basis.

The journey of the city from being called as Sasti to Shree Stanak to Salset and finally Thane is an amalgamation of various culture and traditions over the years. Therefore, beautification should reflect history and heritage of the city, artists, he stated.

Along with beautification, the civic body will focus on clearing the debris accumulated from construction of bridges and metro projects and are dumped along the highway. Khataras or abandoned vehicles parked below the flyovers and along service roads will also be removed.

In the next 20 days the EEH beautification will be completed, while the entire city will be beautified mid-January. Local artists will be roped in to paint the walls. Curb stones, side shoulders, dividers and the greenery between the dividers will be repaired and repainted wherever needed.