Navi Mumbai to get five skywalks

Saturday, November 22,2008
Belapur : After Mumbai’s ambitions plans to have 50 skywalks, it's now the turn of Navi Mumbai to build five such modern structures on the two major highways- Sion-Panvel and Thane-Turbhe-passing through the satellite township.These skywalks are proposed at Vashi, nerul, Koperkhairne, Ghansoli and Airoli."These have been several instances of fatal mishaps in these spots. Most of them were pedestrians who were trying to cross the road and tracks while trying to catch a train. In these areas, industries, railways stations and which complicates the problem, "Said standing committee chairman of Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) Sandip Naik. " Over the last five years, 16 [erupts java need killed and 60 injured in various road mishaps in these areas, "he added."The five skywalks will be built by private participation and not with civic funds, "an official said. Each skywalk will be 90 meter in length, 6.9 meter in height and will cost about Rs 5crore each. "Both the ends of the skywalk will have lifts for the elderly and handicapped. The structures will be illuminated by solar panels. We expect the work to be over within 11 months after the project is approved, "Naik added."UK-based consulting firm, "The Firm Associates, which has experience in building skywalks in several countries, has agreed to provide expertise in designing the structures, Naik said. "Man Infrastructure, a company based in Navi Mumbai, had already agreed to build on e of these skywalks," he added. naik, however, refused to divulge the names of other three major companies which are going to build the skywalks. According to sours, both the Ambai brothers have evinced interest.The Rs 25-crore project will be put up before the civic body for approvals in the next meeting. "The NMMC will not spend a single rupee even though it had allocated Rs,5 crore for the skywalks project. Private parties will have to come up with their designs and plans. Five of them will be selected, added Naik.

Task force and advisory committee for NMMC

November 22,2008,
The Navi Mumbai Municpal Corporation's (NNMC) Standing Committee in order to keep vigilance on the civic works of NMMC undertaken by the contractors. The sole intention is to maintain qualitative work. Chariman Sandeep Naik said, "The Task Force comprises of members like the retired as well as working scientists, architects, chartered accountants, journalists, advocates, environment experts and engineers, The responsibility of the Task Force members is to pay occasional and suprise visits to the sites where civic works are being undertaken and check the quality of work done by the contracotor. it is even checked whether the contractor. It is even checked whether the contractor is carrying out the work as per the norms of the tender agreement. To check whether precautions are being taken by the contractor to abide by the Town planning, Environment and social prodence. The Task Force will also include municipal commissioner, senior NMMC officers and corporators."
Naik added, "What all civic amenities lack in the city and what are the necessary infrastructure development projects, will be monitored by the Task Force.
Whereas, the Advisory Committee will ensure the technical and financial feasibility of the projects to be undertaken and also the environmental safety concern. Once the task Force and the Advisory Committee are put into action, the civic works in the city will be expedited and completed in the scheduled time period. That would also relieve the contractors from being imposed with a penalty for delaying the completion of the work. The vigilance and inspection at the work site will help in maintaining the quality of work and the citizens will be able to avail facilities. The Standing Committee has plans to set up three more committees viz; Planning Action and Quality Control."

Navi Mumbai to get 5 skywalks Said by Sandeep Naik

G.Mohiuddin jeddyNavi Mumbai,

November 20

By 2009-END, the thousands of people working in the Thane Belapur belt will not have to cross the busy highways to reach railway stations and bus depots.They can use the five state-of-the-art skywalks that have been planned in Navi Mumbai."These skywalks are being constructed to ensure safety for pedestrians, while providing them modern facilities and a great experience, "said NMMC Standing Committee chairman Sandeep Naik. The ultra-modern skywalks will also be landmarks for the city. The modular skywalks, each costing about Rs 4 crore, will be built by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) at strategic location. The civic body is roping in industries in the area to finance the projcts.Four of the skywalks have been planned on the busy Thane-Belapur Road-at nerul stadium, Koparkhairane railway station, Ghansoli railway station and Airoli railway station. The fifth skywalk will come up on to the Sion-Panvel highway near Vashigaon. It will be designed to serve as on entrance gate for the city."In this year's budget, we had allocated Rs 5 crore for skywalks and Rs 5 crore for aGrand entrance to the city. We plan to combine both so the the found can be better used," said naik.The skywalds will have elevators, staircases and ramps to ensure easy access for all even those with luggage. There are also plans to use solar panels to generate power and ensure minimum use of electricpower in the wll-lit skywalk."We expect permissions to come in the next couple of months and the work order to be issued soon after. The actual construction will take eight month. hence by the end of 2009, the sky walds should be ready, Said Naik. The NMMC plans to patent the design that has been proposed by an agency, the Firm. "The skywalks will be eco-friendly, built with the use of recyclable and transparent materials such as steel and glass and ploycarbonate sheets that will also allow natural light," said Sandeep Ghose, a senior official from the Firm.

Standing Committee Chairman Sandeep Naik Recommends five skywalds for the city

Nov 21,2008

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) is leavin no stone unturned in transforming the city into a state-of-the-art metropolis. NMMC'S Standing Committee chairman has recommended five skywalks at the pedestrians to avoid the congested roads, which is a part of NMMC's provision of public utility amenities of international standard. Abiding by the green concept, the skywalks will be ultra-modern and eco-friendly since it will be constructed by using recyclable materials, like the steel and glass. Each skywalk is estimated to cost Rs four crore, informed standing Committee chairman, Sandeep Naik at a press meet at the NMMC Headquarters at Belapur on November19.Sandeep Naik informed, "The location of skywalks has been decided by taking into consideration the road accidents at the spots where pedestrian get killed while crossing the roads and railway tracks. Hence, it has been proposed to construct a skywalk near D Y Patil Sports Stadium at nerul. It shall connect the two service roads, which run parallel to the Sion-Panval highway, Which shall not disturb the main road traffic. The other four skywalks have been planned near Kopar khairane railway station connection DAKC, Ghansoli railway station, connection the MIDC area across the Thane-Belapur red, Airoli railway station connection Raheja Mend Space and near Vashi village connection it the residential node of sector 6, Vashi." He further added, "The FIRM Associates UK Limited.' Since the expenditure plays a pivotal role in realizing the project, NMMC has roped in sponsors. Two major industries (names withheld) have given their nod to construct two skywalks and even

bear the maintenance cost. As a result, NMMC will hae zero expenditure and also the property will be owned by the civic body. once all the administrative procedures are completed and a final approval is given by the NMMS general body, the project will start within two months and will be completed in three stages within eight months span."The architect and directed of the FIRM Associates UK Ltd, Sandeep Ghosh informed, "As per the PWD recommendation, the skywalk proposed at Nerul will be 90 meters long and shall have a height of 6.5 meters to 6.9 meters. At a time, around 2000 pedestrians would be able to use the 5.5 meter wide corridor to cross over to the other side of the skywalk. People avoid using skywalks due to the dingy and gloomy atmosphere inside the corridor, which they fear is more pronto criminal activities. hence, the skywalk will be light in Wight and translucent since it will be made out of glass and polycarbonate sheet which shall allow the natural daylight to penetrate the tubular shaped structure of the skywalk. Considering the conservation of electricity, solar panels will be installed. Also, there will be a facility of fours elevators, solar panels will be installed. Also , there will be a facility of fours elevators, two on each side of the skywalk. Each elevator will have a capacity of 12 passengers. The tubular structure has been dented the corridor due to wind blow and also there will be no seepage of rainwater. Ramps are also provided to facilitate separate access for vendors and pedestrians carrying heavy luggage."Ghosh further added, “It shall even facilitate children, senior citizens and physically handicapped persons. For proper ventilation a vent has been provided in the tubular structure thereby comforting the pedestrians. There will be a provision of a big foyer to prevent over-crowding during peak hours." Sandeep Naik concluded, " The skywalks have been designed to suit the climatic condition of the city and NMMC will be applying for the design’s patent right.

Focus on condominiums

Thrusday 20,2008

NMMC get green signal to conduct works inside coloniesCBD-BELAPUR At long last, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has received clearance for doing essential works inside the housing colonies, locally known as condominiums. "After much follow up, the clearance has been given by chief minister vilasrao Deshmukh who also holds the Urban Development portfolio, "said Sandeep Naik, Chairman of the Standing Committee. Consequently, the committee passed proposals with generous outlays for conducting various works inside the condominiums.The proposals include changing of sewerage lines, water pipelines and the construction of roads, The amounts passed for various were-Airoli ... Rs 2,76,94,217Koparkhairane ... Rs 1,51,57,291Sanpada ... Rs 39,13,861CBD-Belapur ... Rs 36,23,643Nerul ... Rs 35,60,851Vashi ... Rs 32,18,719It wise, changing of sewerage lines will get Rs 5,71,68,583 and changing of water pipes Rs 34,15,836 at Koparkhairane.In another major resolution, the Committee passed proposals worth Rs 1,55,58,771 for various works in the MIDC industrial area. A further sum of Rs 11,06,780 was approved for the construction of road, Rs 32,85,919 for constructing RCC Box culverts Rs 66,11,325 for building storm water drains and Rs 45,54,747 for constructing storm water drain and building a RCC box culvert.Much needed repair and redevelopment of Community Centers at Vashi and Koparkhairane was also approved at a cost of Rs 18,23,214.Yet anothe proposal for the re-development of School No 13, Shivaji Nagar, Nerul and School No 56, Chinchpada, Airoli was also passed. Together, they will cost the corporation Rs 2,15,23,380.With yet another resolution, the Committee approved the plan to build/rebuild 13 public toilets at a cost of Rs 2,16201,184. There of them are situated at Nerul, three at Turbhe, two in Vashi, two at Belapur and one each at Airoli, Ghansoli and Koparkhairane.