Chief Minister says project will transform the historic waterbody into a major attraction; also highlights Old City Metro expansion and Musi development plans
HYDERABAD, November 11: Hyderabad is set to get another major landmark with the Telangana government taking up the construction of a cable bridge across Mir Alam Tank at an estimated cost of Rs 600 crore, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday.
Addressing the National Education Day and Minority Welfare Day celebrations in Hyderabad, the Chief Minister said the bridge would add to the city’s infrastructure and tourism potential. He expressed confidence that it would emerge as one of the most attractive cable bridges in Telangana.
Referring to the project, Revanth Reddy said people should visit the area after a year to see the transformation. His remarks placed the Mir Alam Tank project among a series of infrastructure initiatives the government says it is pursuing across Hyderabad.
Old City Metro expansion
The Chief Minister also spoke about the proposed extension of Metro Rail connectivity towards Chandrayangutta, saying work was expected to begin shortly. He described the Old City as Hyderabad’s “Original City” and said its long-standing infrastructure needs required attention.
He said the government was working to improve connectivity while protecting the historic character of the area. Revanth Reddy also referred to the decision to preserve the century-old Osmania General Hospital building rather than demolish it.
Musi development plans
The Chief Minister further referred to the proposed development of the Musi river corridor, saying the initiative was intended to restore the riverfront and improve the surrounding urban landscape.
The Rs 600-crore estimate and project timeline were cited by the Chief Minister in his speech. Further details on the bridge’s design, construction schedule and implementation milestones were not provided in the address.
Image: Illustrative lake landscape.
