DMRC Plans Six-Level Parking and Commercial Hub at Guru Dronacharya Metro Station
DMRC proposes 6-level parking, commercial hub at Guru Dronacharya Metro
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is proposing a six-level multi-level car parking facility with commercial space at Guru Dronacharya Metro station to address parking demand from approximately 34,295 daily commuters. The project aims to enhance urban infrastructure under the Urban Challenge Fund.
- 01The proposed facility will cover 2,513 square meters and include six parking levels with 60% ground coverage.
- 02Each parking slot will occupy 30 square meters, featuring smart parking systems and EV charging infrastructure.
- 03The project aims to alleviate congestion caused by limited parking in the area, which currently affects adjacent roads.
- 04The DMRC plans to implement the project through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
- 05Approval from the Haryana town and country planning department is pending, with a detailed project report to follow.
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The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has submitted a proposal to develop a six-level multi-level car parking (MLCP) facility with commercial space at Guru Dronacharya Metro station. This initiative is part of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), a central government scheme designed to enhance urban infrastructure. The proposed site spans 2,513 square meters and aims to accommodate the parking needs of approximately 34,295 daily commuters. Each parking slot will measure 30 square meters, and the facility will feature smart parking systems, electric vehicle (EV) charging points, and pedestrian connectivity to the metro station via a foot overbridge or subway. The project is intended to be executed under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The DMRC is currently awaiting approval from the Haryana town and country planning department, after which it will prepare a detailed project report and conduct a traffic impact assessment. The Urban Challenge Fund, approved by the union government in February, aims to invest ₹4 lakh crore in urban infrastructure, with ₹1 lakh crore in central assistance.
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The proposed parking facility aims to reduce congestion and improve parking availability for commuters, enhancing the overall urban infrastructure.
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