The much-awaited waterfront development project has gained momentum, with the Mangaluru Smart City Limited (MSCL), the special purpose vehicle (SPV), commencing the work on some of the projects, including a promenade.
The waterfront development project planned under the Smart City Mission, aims at converting approximately a 5km stretch, from Netravati bridge to Bolar in the city, into attractive tourist spots. The MSCL has earmarked a total of Rs 185 crore for the implementation of the waterfront development project.
Through the promenade project, the MSCL has plans to develop the waterfront as an active recreational and commercial hub, with gardens, parks, pedestrian-friendly walkways, bicycle track, boardwalks, nature park and adventure Sports, to promote tourism.