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Karnataka to build South Asia's tallest skydeck in Bengaluru's Kempegowda Layout
After months of uncertainty and opposition from academics, the Karnataka government has decided to shift its ambitious Skydeck project to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) near Kengeri, Bengaluru. The 250-metre-tall structure, expected to be South Asia's tallest observation deck, will now be constructed in the newly developed layout on Bengaluru's western May 24, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had announced that the state government had decided to relocate its proposed sky deck project to Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) near Kengeri. The initial site at Hemmigepura was found to be unsuitable due to its proximity to Kempegowda International Airport. 'We had decided to build the sky deck in Hemmigepura but it may not be possible as it should be at least 20 km from the airport. Hence, we have decided to build the sky deck in Kempe Gowda layout,' Shivakumar had proposed tower, once completed, will offer a 360-degree view of the city and will be the tallest of its kind in South Asia. To put its scale into perspective, the structure will be more than three times the height of Delhi's Qutub Minar, which stands at 73 metres. It will also eclipse Bengaluru's current tallest building, the CNTC Presidential Tower, which reaches approximately 160 metres.
The skydeck will be developed over 25 acres of land with an estimated budget of Rs 500 conceptual idea for the skydeck draws inspiration from iconic global structures such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Statue of Liberty in New York. The Karnataka Cabinet approved the project as part of Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar's broader Brand Bengaluru vision to create a signature landmark for the city. advertisement
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