Mumbai's First Ropeway Planned In Mulund: PWD Floats Consultant Tender For Taramati Mata Temple Project Near SGNP

Mumbai is set to introduce its first ropeway, with the Public Works Department (PWD) inviting bids for a consultant to develop the architectural design and feasibility study for a proposed project near Mulund. The ropeway will link the Mulund foothills to Taramati Mata Temple, located within Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP). The initiative aims to enhance tourism by offering easier access to the temple and breathtaking vistas of the national park and Tulsi Lake.

Mulund's BJP MLA, Mihir Kotecha, welcomed the development, stating that the tender marked a significant progress towards fulfilling his campaign promise. He clarified that the ropeway would be confined to Mulund and not extend to Borivali. Kotecha emphasized that the project would progress post finalization of the detailed design and obtaining necessary clearances from the Centre's forest and environment departments.

The project also entails the construction of a hilltop observatory, enabling tourists to admire the panoramic views of SGNP and Tulsi Lake. As per Kotecha, this would not only promote tourism but also highlight the natural splendor of the region. The consultant's responsibilities encompass identifying suitable ropeway routes, evaluating land needs, and conducting extensive surveys, including topographical, geotechnical, geodetic, and hydrographic assessments.

Additionally, they will draft the detailed alignment and system design, outline station locations, estimate project costs, and evaluate the project's environmental, forest, wildlife, and social implications.