M G MARG PHASE II

MG Marg second phase beautification to be completed by September

NIRMAL MANGAR

GANGTOK, August 13: The second phase of the beautification of the MG Marg from the Kiran Dry Cleaners point up to Star Cinema Hall is expected to be over by September this year, just in time for the festive seasons.

The people can enjoy the pedestal walks from the last week of August itself.
C. Zangpo, the additional Chief Engineer of the State Urban Development and Housing Department confirmed this here today.

Informing that the pace of work was in its full swing to meet the deadline, the chief engineer said that some of the problems like incessant rains and the installation of water supply lines and sewerage pipes were hindering the work progress.

“We have to co-operate with them as it is also a part of the beautification of the Marg,” Mr. Zangpo said.

The beautification of the New Market stretch of the Marg would cover an area of 270 meters.

The new look of the second half of MG Marg would be different from the Old Market stretch.

As per the proposed plan, there would be a pedestrian walk at either side of the New Market stretch while the middle black top road would be used for the one way vehicular movement of the vehicles plying from Tibet Road towards Nam Nang.
According to the chief engineer, kaddapa stones would be laid on one side of the pedestrian walk and the entire building housing the tailors and handicrafts showroom would be dismantled to give way for a spacey sit outs with chairs similar to that of the Titanic park.

“We have already shifted the tailors temporarily to the Old Children’s Park complex. We will later relocate them to the top floor of the Khanchendzonga Shopping Plaza at the Lall Market here,” Mr. Zangpo informed.

He further said that the installations of horizontal foaming fountains in four different locations of the stretch would be an added feature this time. It was also informed that colouring of rooftops in green would also be made mandatory for all the building owners.

The cost of the renovation of the second phase of MG Marg is Rs 4 crores while the total estimated cost of the renovation of MG Marg from Titanic park to Star Cinema hall is approximately Rs 9 crores.