HMDA to select consultancy for skywalk near Secunderabad Railway Station
In an effort to take forward the proposal for improvement of pedestrian facilities near Secunderabad Railway Station, the State government, through the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, has invited proposals from consultants towards execution of the project for an elevated walkway covering significant points around the station.
HMDA has published a request for proposal for selection of consultant for providing services towards development of skywalk near the railway station. A Secunderabad Railway Station Precinct Area has been demarcated to spell out the terms of reference for the consultancy, which encompasses several important points nearby from where pedestrian traffic is generated on daily basis. The locations to be covered include the railway station, the two metro rail stations — Secunderabad West and Secunderabad East connecting to the railway station, Rathifile bus station, Secunderabad bus stop, Gurdwara bus stop, Blue Sea bus stop, Chilkalguda bus stop, Bhoiguda bus stop, and the Uppal bus stop.
In addition to the transportation hubs, the area is also home to a temple, and a Gurdwara, which add to the number of footfalls in the region, the RFP document notes. The current infrastructure is insufficient to accommodate the high volume of pedestrians, contributing to traffic congestion and safety concerns, the document said explaining the need for the skywalk.
The selected consultants will be responsible from the stage of design up to bid processing. They will have to prepare a conceptual design of the skywalk structure with revenue generation model, a detailed project report including technical drawings, architectural and structural designs and Bill of Quantities for tendering, and also prepare the bid document for selection of contractor, besides providing technical assistance in bid process management. Last date for submission of tenders is June 2.
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