Arunachal: Khandu Inaugurates Multi-Storeyed Parking Lots in Itanagar

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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday dedicated three multi-storeyed parking facilities to the public, one physically at the civil secretariat and two virtually at ESS Sector and APST Bus Station at Ganga Market, here.

The multi-level automated parking facility at the secretariat is a 10-storeyed building, with four basement floors designated for parking, while the ground floor serves as the entry and exit point. The four above-ground floors are also allocated for parking, and the top floor features a cafeteria and a gymnasium.

Constructed under the Itanagar Smart City initiative by NHIDCL at an estimated cost of Rs 18.09 crore, the facility can accommodate 108 cars across eight towers. It is equipped with modern amenities, including a control room, waiting area, elevators, power backup, drainage, and mechanical ventilation.

The ESS Sector multi-storeyed parking, constructed by the Urban Development & Housing Department (UD&H) at a cost of Rs 14.71 crore, will provide safe parking for employees and visitors of the Directorate of Higher Education, the Directorate of Elementary Education, and Mallo Tarin Higher Secondary School, along with residents of the area.

The six-storeyed building can accommodate 143 light motor vehicles (LMVs) and features three automated mechanical car lifts and a passenger lift. The lower three floors have a ramp provision, allowing cars to be parked without using the lifts.

Additionally, the facility will serve as a parking solution for the state assembly and civil secretariat, reducing congestion in the vicinity.

The APST Bus Station multi-storey parking, also built by UD&H at Rs 14.71 crore, is designed to address the parking needs of marketgoers, hotel visitors, Arunachal Press Club, RK Mission Hospital, and employees of the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Service (APSTS).

This six-storeyed structure has a total capacity of 100 LMVs with three automated car lifts and a passenger lift. The 1st to 4th floors are designated for parking, while the 5th floor houses office space for the station superintendent.

The ground floor will feature a ticket booking counter, cloakroom, cafeteria, and other allied services of the APSTS. Additionally, there are eight dedicated bus bays, with open spaces around the building utilized for bus transit operations.

Addressing the gathering, Khandu congratulated the public on the launch of these state-of-the-art parking facilities and expressed confidence that they would significantly reduce traffic congestion caused by random roadside parking.  

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