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Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project: A Multi-Crore Boom with Huge Realty Potential

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The proposed Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro rail project, a multi-crore undertaking, has been in the spotlight for real estate circles for years. A 2005 DMRC report envisioned a 51 km second phase extension of the project, traversing from Changodar to GIFT city, with a projected return of Rs 1,500 crore over 15 years. The report highlighted the potential of growth centers, including townships, and recommended increasing the floor space index (FSI) to 2.7, a public-private partnership model, and charging a "betterment fee" for development along the corridor.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar metro project is a multi-crore undertaking with a projected return of Rs 1,500 crore over 15 years.
  • The second phase of the project, estimated to add 51 km to the existing route, is planned to traverse from Changodar to GIFT city.
  • The DMRC report recommends increasing the FSI from 1.8 to 2.7 along the corridor to attract developers.
  • A public-private partnership model is suggested to expedite the project, requiring 69.89 hectares of land, including 60.24 hectares belonging to the state government and public sector.
  • The report estimates a daily cost of Rs 40 lakh for every day's delay in the project's implementation since June 2005, totaling an additional Rs 584 crore in cost escalation.
  • The DMRC also proposed fusing the metro with the regional rail network, including three extensions to the tracks, to create a seamless transport system for the city.

Statistics:

  • The estimated construction cost for the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar link in 2005 was Rs 4,295 crore.
  • The cost escalation due to implementation delays since June 2005 was estimated at Rs 584 crore.
  • The total land required for the project is approximately 69.89 hectares.
  • The project's return is projected to be Rs 1,500 crore over a period of 15 years.
  • The proposed hike in FSI is from 1.8 to 2.7.

Sources:

  • DMRC report (date not specified)
  • Times of India (for Reprint Rights: timescontent.com)

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