Changing City: A viewing tower in Bandra to provide a panoramic view of Arabian Sea and city’s skyline

Specifications of the project:

The tower will be 50 metres tall, having an area of 2,500 square meters. The gallery of the tower will have an open-air seating area alongside ramps and elevators for smooth access. The civic authorities are also considering constructing a telescope and binocular points on the lines of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to make the location visitor-friendly.

Purpose of building the viewing deck:

Considering the proximity to the BWSL bridge, the civic authorities received clearances for building the STP on the condition that it should be built below ground level. As a result, the treatment facilities like the membrane tank are being built underground while the surface area is being reclaimed. The authorities will be constructing green spaces and people’s amenities on the reclaimed portions to increase the proportion of open space in Mumbai.

Cost and deadline:

The project cost of building this tower is being included in the overall cost of Bandra STP, which is being constructed for Rs 4,300 crore. The tower will be opened to the public in 2027, the same year when the STPs are supposed to become operational.

Administration speaks:

“The Bandra STP is situated near the Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL), which imposes a height restriction to preserve the skyline’s view. As a result, we designed the facility to be multi-level, with the top portion dedicated to public green spaces. Since the facility will be completely odour-free, visitors will not even be aware that an STP is located beneath the garden,” said Abhijit Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects).