Surat metro approves Rs. 111.88-cr elevated stations

Surat metro rail is all set to approve the revised DPR proposals already cleared by the local bodies entailing an investment of Rs. 111.88 crore, claimed an official spokesperson, adding that of the total 38 rail stations four elevated stations will be constructed on the public private partnership (PPP) model and that the Dream City company would construct the remaining stations at a cost of Rs 31.20 crore each. The 40 km metro corridor in Surat will have two corridors and 38 stations. Corridor one begins from Sarthana up to Dream City and corridor 2 from Saroli up to Bhesan. Surat metro rail is Rs 12,600 crore project, which is expected to become operational in 2023. The four elevated stations that the Surat Municipal Corporation would build with private partners included Rupali canal, Althan tenement, aquarium and Athwa Chowpaty. SMC in turn would give nearby commercial plots to developers for fulfilling the obligations under the PPP agreement.