Development of Musi Riverfront in 36 Months; 55-km stretch in phase I

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the officials concerned to develop the Musi Riverfront in the next 36 months. The Chief Minister directed the officials to develop the Musi riverfront on 55 Km stretch in Hyderabad limits in the first phase.

The CM held a review on Musi riverfront development with HMDA officials at Nanakramguda office on Tuesday.

Revanth Reddy suggested to the officials to select an iconic design which was suitable for people of all walks of life. The Chief Minister said that the design should provide all facilities like amusement park, waterfalls, children water sports, street vendors, business area, shopping malls etc for the convenience of all sections.

The officials had been asked to study the designs of such riverfront development projects taken up by other states and also in foreign countries. The Chief Minister advised the officials to take necessary steps to start the related works within three months. Measures would also be taken to divert rainwater into Musi to manage sudden floods.

Revanth Reddy directed the authorities to take required measures cautiously to avoid any hurdles in the development of Musi riverfront. As part of Musi riverfront project, a tourism circuit would be designed by connecting the historical buildings - Charminar, Taramati Baradari and other tourist places situated along the Musi course. The CM asked officials to prepare the plans to undertake this project in PPP mode. Secretary to Municipal Administration D Kishore, HMDA Joint Commissioner Amrapali, CM OSD Ajith Reddy and other officials participated in the review meeting.