Lt Governor inaugurates revamped Outdated Habba Kadal Bridge on river Jhelum in Shehr-e-Khaas

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the revamped Outdated Habba Kadal Bridge on River Jhelum within the Shehr-e-Khaas space of Srinagar, on tuesday.

The Lt Governor congratulated the Srinagar Good Metropolis Restricted and the individuals on the restoration of the historic Outdated Habba Kadal Bridge right into a pedestrian hall and state-of-the-art public area.

He mentioned the facilities, vibrant and artistic area will enhance outdated liveliness and high quality of lifetime of town.

Srinagar Good Metropolis Restricted has accomplished in depth restoration of Outdated Habba Kadal which incorporates structural retrofitting, new picket decking, Heritage-styled Picket gazebos & Kiosks, restoration of conventional type balustrades and grill-work, laying and set up of Utility ducts, Stone pitching and re-construction of Ghat on River Jhelum, entry plazas and gates, enchancment of Façade of adjoining buildings, lighting and illumination.

The restored bridge will function a vibrant social hotspot, providing a welcoming area for group interplay within the energetic neighborhood of Shehr-e-Khaas.

The Lt Governor additionally laid the inspiration stone of Jhelum Riverfront Part-II from Downstream Budshah Bridge to Chattabal Weir at a value of 17.82 crore.

Jhelum Riverfront Part-II mission has been envisioned to boost the standard of the Jhelum Riverfront and restore town’s linkage with the river.

The mission below Part II consists of the restoration of 24 Ghats in Shehr-e-Khaas, Stabilization of embankment, Stone pitching of bunds, Enchancment of Entry Road to Ghats, Ghat Steps and Floor enchancment, Ramp Entry at Water Transport Ghats, Improved Illumination, Guard rails and helps, Jetty, Boat Charging factors, Antiskid paving and Seating areas.

Mandeep Kaur, Commissioner/Secretary, Housing & City Growth Division; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Dr Owaid Ahmad, CEO Srinagar Good Metropolis Restricted, senior Officers of Police and Civil Administration had been current.