Vadodara: Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) has drawn up an ambitious Rs 1,109.54-crore infrastructure programme covering 704 projects across the city for 2026-27, with a focus on roads, drainage, water supply, bridges, public buildings and civic amenities.The proposal is scheduled to be considered by the VMC standing committee on Friday. It covers projects under Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, Mukhyamantri Shaheri Sadak Yojana and the outgrowth-area development scheme.Gujarat govt has proposed Rs 740 crore in assistance for infrastructure development, urban roads and outgrowth areas. Against this, the civic body has prepared a broader list of works worth Rs 1,109.54 crore. It has also proposed authorising the municipal commissioner to modify projects as required and meet expenditure exceeding the available grants through the corporation’s own funds, subject to prescribed procedures.Road development accounts for Rs 210.17 crore, covering new roads, resurfacing and connectivity improvements. Key projects include an 18-metre-wide road from Zydex towards New Alkapuri in Gotri, a road connecting Sama and Nizampura via Chanakyapuri crossroads and resurfacing works in Sayajibaug.Another Rs 60 crore has been earmarked for bridge projects, including proposed flyovers at Vrindavan, Sardar Estate, Khodiyarnagar, Sama Talav and Vasna junctions. The plan also includes widening the Bahucharaji Khadi bridge in Nagarwada and the wooden bridge culvert near Dandia Bazaar.Drainage works account for Rs 184 crore. These include a drainage line from Darbar Chowkdi to Sun City Circle, a trenchless drainage line beneath Lalbaug bridge towards the Lalbaug auxiliary pumping station and a gravity drainage line from Tandalja Patrakar crossroads to GETCO. New pumping stations and drainage infrastructure in Kalali and other developing areas are also proposed.The programme sets aside Rs 88.96 crore for stormwater drainage, including new and replacement channels behind the Kashi Vishwanath Mahadev temple in Lalbaug and works near Chhani.Water supply projects have been allocated Rs 120.40 crore. The proposed works include improvements at Mahisagar water sources and Lalbaug water tank, along with an integrated water supply project in the Sun Pharma area featuring storage facilities, pipelines, pumping machinery and distribution infrastructure.Public building projects worth Rs 88.40 crore include a municipal office in Navapura, swimming pools, libraries, fire stations and sports facilities in Sama, Manjalpur and Akota.The plan also earmarks Rs 20 crore each for parks and gardens and zoo facilities. Proposed projects include a linear park along the Chhani canal, visitor amenities at Sayajibaug zoo and animal enclosures at Ajwa safari park.Sewage infrastructure upgrades and solar installations at sewage treatment plants will receive Rs 30 crore. Another Rs 30 crore is proposed for futuristic planning, while Rs 25 crore has been set aside for machinery such as jetting and suction machines, dumpers and water tankers.Streetlighting, traffic management, healthcare and solid waste management are also included in the wider infrastructure programme.The proposal outlines a substantial investment in Vadodara’s urban infrastructure for 2026-27, with projects spanning established neighbourhoods and developing areas. Its implementation and funding arrangements will depend on the standing committee’s consideration and the prescribed approval process.GfxINFRASTRUCTURE PUSHRoads | Rs 210.17 crore | New Alkapuri-Zydex road, Sama-Nizampura connectivity and Sayajibaug road resurfacingDrainage | Rs 184 crore | Darbar Chowkdi-Sun City Circle line, trenchless drainage beneath Lalbaug bridge and Tandalja-GETCO gravity lineWater supply | Rs 120.40 crore | Mahisagar sources, Lalbaug water tank and Sun Pharma-area integrated water supply projectStormwater drainage | Rs 88.96 crore | New channels in Lalbaug, Chhani and other areasPublic buildings | Rs 88.40 crore | Navapura municipal office, swimming pools, fire stations, libraries and sports facilitiesBridges | Rs 60 crore | Proposed flyovers at five junctions, besides bridge and culvert wideningSewage infrastructure | Rs 30 crore | Pumping station upgrades and solar installations at sewage treatment plantsCivic machinery | Rs 25 crore | Jetting and suction machines, dumpers and water tankersParks and gardens | Rs 20 crore | New gardens and a linear park along Chhani canalZoo facilities | Rs 20 crore | Visitor amenities at Sayajibaug zoo and animal enclosures at Ajwa safari park
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