The growing population in Mumbai and its nearby places and its corresponding rise in demand for accommodations, proper roads, transportation facilities, and more such services are surely something that the government is focusing on. Now, the Maharashtra government is coming up with some fascinating plans for a new metropolis region called ‘Third Mumbai’. What will be this metropolis all about and how will it be connected to the main city? We have answers to your questions here.
What is The Upcoming Third Mumbai?
Taking to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, RSLIVE Infra Updates (@rsliveIndia) shared some glimpses of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.
All of us are aware of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. And now a new term ‘Third Mumbai’ is surfacing on the Internet leaving Netizens wondering about its connections with the City of Dreams. Well, the Maharashtra government has proposals and plans to connect this newly planned metropolis with the Mumbai city and the primary aim behind the mega project is to provide the citizens with accommodation facilities and improved infrastructure, as per a report by Times Now News.
According to the plans, the link between Mumbai and Third Mumbai will take place through the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, also known as the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbour Link. A report by Hindustan Times stated how government officials shared the approval of the metropolis plan. The plan got approval back in the last week. The much-anticipated project will have the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport as the centre.
Infra News India (INI) (@TheINIofficial) took to the X (formerly Twitter) platform to share a stunning glimpse.
The plans for the New Town Development Authority look quite interesting and it will cover a huge area as well. Reports state that the massive area of around 323 sq km will include regions of Karjat, Panvel, Pen, Uran, and more nearby areas. It looks like there are high chances for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority to look after the major makeover and development in extending the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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Here Are Further Details Of This Planned Metropolis:
Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) shared some important information about MTHL.
The government is making grand plans to transform this upcoming region. Including many regions close to Mumbai and adjacent regions, the primary plans are to build a well-connected bridge between Third Mumbai and Mumbai. The aim of building fantastic infrastructure and providing various services is something that the government is working on. Not just houses, transportation, and some basic infrastructure, the expectations for the Third Mumbai is grand.
From housing properties to amazing parks, this region is likely to get banks, multinational corporations, financial establishments, proper smooth transportation facilities for enhanced connection, and a lot more. All these anticipated developments will improve the quality of life of residents to a major extent. In fact, it is expected to positively impact the economy as well. Its contribution to the Gross domestic product (GDP) will surely be noteworthy.
It looks like there might be some obstacles on the way as well. Some people are concerned about how the transformation might be an issue for accommodation facilities and projects under an affordable budget.
Mumbaikars, are you excited about this upcoming project of constructing a Third Mumbai? Let us know your views on this!
Cover Image Courtesy: X (formerly Twitter) platform/ Infra News India (INI) (@TheINIofficial)
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