Disneyland in Ahmedabad soon?
Is this for real, or fantasy? The city getting its own Disneyland with its signature rollercoaster rides, that is. Well, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has set the ball rolling by inviting expressions of interest for a global tender to develop an amusement park at Kankaria Balvatika.
Municipal commissioner IP Gautam said, “We are hoping to build an amusement park with international quality rides.” There are five big and 11 small rides for children at present.
Balvatika is coming up as a centre of attraction near Kankaria Lake Front Development . The historic lake is being showcased as a world-class tourist destination at a cost of US $10 million. KLFD is linked with Kankaria zoo, Dutch cemetery and an aquarium as well.
The amusement park will come up on a 2,600 sq m plot in Balvatika. AMC sources said new rides need to be introduced in view of the growing popularity among both children and adults. “The rides have not changed much over the last decade and there is need to bring something fresh and exciting for children,” said a senior AMC official.
AMC is looking for parties on build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis. The party chosen will design, finance, construct and operate the park. An additional 1,000 sq m will be available underground. Recently, Gujarat High Court permitted AMC to invite fresh tenders for stalls and directed it to complete tender proceedings and pass allotment order in favour of highest bidder in three months.
KLFD involves walkways, cycle tracks, linear gardens, informal sector market and food courts. A mini train imported from UK will be a major draw.
A senior AMC official said, “KLFD is likely to be completed by this December. The Ring Road will be open to public very shortly and be dotted with more than 3,000 trees.”
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Good to see Ahmedabad happening, Thanx to Gautamji and Modiji..BYE BYE CORRUPT POLITICIANS WHO HAVE SUCKED BLOOD OF INDIAN PUBLIC,, TIME FOR CHANGE.. FOR GOOD..BYE BYE CONGRESS….