Udupi City Municipal Council plans ’high-tech shopping mall’ in city

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Aug 3, 2016: The proposal for the construction of a modern mall in the temple town of Udupi by the CMC, City Municipal Council by building a multistoreyed hi-tech complex for commercial purposesis being prepared. The much needed avenue is almost feasible as the CMC is finally taking measures to revamp the present market area located in the heart of the city.

CMC Commissioner Manjunthaiah told media that a plan is on the drawing boards for the mall to provide a high-tech shopping experience to people.   He said, "Udupi is growing rapidly. Despite the development in all other fields, the city lacks a full-fledged commercial complex, which provides all essential commodities to people at one place. The upcoming commercial complex is named after Engineer-statesman Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The Visvesvaraya commercial complex will be built at the existing old market area adjacent to the KSRTC bus stand."

The City Municipal Corporation commissioner said the structure would come up under PPP, public private partnership model.

The complex would be a ground+three format structure. The spacious parking area would be part of the construction. Currently, the land available for the proposed project is 62 cents. After leaving the area restricted to set back and space for the roads, the area available for the construction of the structure would be 52 cents, he added.

Manjuanathaiah said the initiative is in the stage of tender.  The company which bags the tender should present the elaborate plan through a power point presentation.The land would be given for a 30 year lease period. The building should comprise various divisions and compartments for hassle-free shopping. All essential commodities should be under one roof. He said people who have outlets in the existing market area would also be rehabilitated in the new complex. The poor condition of the present market has also posed threat to the sustainability of the building. Also, the entire area seems unfurnished and uncultured, he said.