BMC Plans Rs 4.23-Crore Revamp for Patwardhan Park in Bandra West
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to carry out a comprehensive revamp of Raosaheb Patwardhan Park in Bandra (West) at an estimated cost of Rs 4.23 crore. A proposal outlining the development and repair works will be tabled before the civic body's Standing Committee for formal approval on Wednesday.
The project comes after sustained demands and complaints from local public representatives regarding the deteriorating state of the prominent green space. The BMC Garden Cell, which is overseeing the execution of the project, floated a tender for the revamp. The contract is slated to be awarded to H&H Associates, which emerged as the lowest bidder after quoting 34.66 percent below the official BMC estimate.
The planned redevelopment encompasses extensive structural repairs and additions across the park grounds. Key civil works include the construction of a new main entrance, the demolition and removal of an existing dilapidated reinforced cement concrete (RCC) bridge, and repairs to the protective boundary wall at required sections. The project will also cover the maintenance of the yoga shed, repairs to the security room, and the replacement of boundary grills where needed.
To improve pedestrian and recreational infrastructure within the park, the plan incorporates the construction of a new cobblestone footpath alongside repairs to the existing paved pathways and mud walking tracks. The civic body will also install open-air exercise equipment, new children's play apparatus, benches, and information boards, accompanied by broader landscaping works across the premises. Sanitation and access facilities, including the park's washrooms and stairs, are also slated for thorough repairs.
Local corporator Swapna Mhatre had raised concerns over the state of the park and pushed for its restoration, stating that no major renovation or beautification work had been carried out at the site since 2017. She noted that key civic facilities within the space, including the public washrooms and the water tank, had continued to deteriorate over time, necessitating an immediate and structured overhaul.
