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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved the construction of two 40-foot clock towers in Andheri West - one near Infinity Mall on Link Road and another close to the Andheri Sports Complex on Veera Desai Road - with a total budget of INR 1 crore. Each tower, costing INR 50 lakh, will feature fountains, landscaping, seating spaces, and decorative lighting, with completion targeted in six months. Officials said the project aims to beautify the area and create new local landmarks, though civic experts questioned its relevance given Mumbai's pressing infrastructure issues. Separately, the BMC is finalizing plans to relocate an illegal fish market from Dadar's Senapati Bapat Marg to Loop Road in Wadala following resident complaints about congestion and hygiene.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to construct two clock towers in Andheri West, aiming to add ornamental value to the area. The proposed towers will be located at Link Road near Infinity Mall and Veera Desai Road near Andheri Sports Complex. Each tower is estimated to cost INR 50 lakh, bringing the total sanctioned budget to INR 1 crore. The project has already been cleared by the K/West ward committee, with work expected to be completed in six months. Advertisement
Both towers are planned to rise 40 feet and will include fountains, seating arrangements, landscaping, and illumination. Officials believe these features will enhance the local environment and attract visitors. Suresh Koparkar, assistant municipal commissioner of K/West ward, highlighted that the budget has been approved and emphasized the timeline for completion, stating that the clock towers are intended to become landmarks for the area.
Municipal experts noted that while clock towers were historically essential in the 19th century when wristwatches were rare, they no longer serve a practical purpose today.
In related news, the BMC is said to be in the final stages of relocating the illegal fish market from Senapati Bapat Marg in Dadar to Loop Road in Wadala. This move follows sustained pressure from residents of the Swarajya Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, who raised concerns over hygiene, traffic congestion, and the market's unauthorized operations.
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