Hunger of development witnessed in Surat city is unmatched. The city team led by Mayor went to Delhi to make presentation on proposed restructuring project of existing railway station before the Indian Railway Station Development Corporation Limited.
City architect Sanjay Joshi was part of this team. He showcased a model of proposed design of railway station. The original plan was to make presentation before the Railway Minister, but he skipped the event for some other engagement. The team of Surat, therefore made presentation before top officials of Railway ministry and Government of India.
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of Surat said, the city wants its railway station matching to its economic status. Railway station offers first glimpse of city and it should be clean, good for hygiene and beautiful.
As per the presentation, the total area of project will be 2.27 lakh sqm. Total cost will be Rs. 2,500 crore. If started on time, the project may complete by year 2019.A special purpose vehicle committee will be formed. It will include members of Railway board, SMC and state government. 1 lakh sqm area will be occupied by solar panel for electricity generation. SMC will offer 4 FSI to project. Entire area of railway station will be covered and therefore there shall be no chance of unauthorized person entering inside the complex. The entry will be permitted only through RFID token.
The project is capable to earn 100% profit once ready, as per an estimate.