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The state-run JJ Hospital is proposing to construct a state-of-the-art residential complex at an investment of Rs 728 crore on the hospital campus. This ambitious project will see the replacement of the hospital’s aging infrastructure with eight luxury towers, offering modern, upscale living for its doctors, nurses, and other staff.
For years, healthcare workers at Mumbai’s largest government hospital have voiced their concerns over the dilapidated conditions of the on-campus quarters. Responding to these long-standing demands, the state government has approved a luxury redevelopment plan that will demolish the old structures to make way for contemporary high-rises. These new buildings will not only provide shelter but also offer a significant lifestyle upgrade, complete with podium parking, serene gardens, and even a swimming pool.
The housing plan includes a centrepiece of this project, a 22-storey tower dedicated to Class 1 and 2 staff, replacing the 70-year-old Dhanvantari buildings. This new tower will include 40 spacious three-bedroom flats, each spanning 1,152 square feet, and 110 two-bedroom flats of 872 square feet, all designed with an emphasis on comfort and luxury.
The plan also includes three 34-storey towers for Class 3 employees, housing 612 one-bedroom flats, and four towers for the often-overlooked Class 4 staff, offering 816 modern one-bedroom flats.
“This transformation will not only provide better living conditions but also elevate the morale and productivity of the hospital’s dedicated workforce,” said Dr Pallavi Saple, Dean of JJ Hospital. She highlighted the dire state of the current quarters, where employees, particularly the elderly, are forced to use external restrooms due to the dilapidated condition of the buildings.
Recognising these challenges, the government has greenlit this luxury redevelopment plan, aiming to create a living environment that reflects the hospital’s commitment to excellence in healthcare. The blueprint for the project has been prepared by the Public Works Department (PWD).
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