Mumbai May Soon Get London Eye-Like Ferris Wheel at Bandra Reclamation, Says Ajit Pawar

The state government plans to build the Ferris wheel at a vacant plot in Bandra Reclamation, provided if there are no coastal regulatory zone issues. The project will get implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)

Ferris Wheel. Representational image. (Photo Credit: Pixabay)

Mumbai, January 16:The financial capital may soon get its own Ferris wheel observatory, like the one in London to enable tourists to have a bird's eye view of Mumbai. According to a Hindustan Times report, Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said, "The state is planning to build “Mumbai Eye”, a giant Ferris wheel, at Bandra Reclamation."

He further said that the plan was discussed in the Cabinet on Wednesday and it received a green signal from all the ministers. Reportedly, the slow-moving ferris wheel will have enclosed capsules, where people can sit and enjoy the view of the surrounding area. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Wants World-Class, Multilevel Aquarium in Mumbai.

The state government plans to build the Ferris wheel at a vacant plot in Bandra Reclamation, provided if there are no coastal regulatory zone issues. The project will get implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). 'London Eye' is the observation wheel on the banks of the River Thames. It is the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom.

 

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 16, 2020 03:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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