Bengaluru to get South Asia’s highest skydeck, three times higher than Delhi’s Qutub Minar – Key details
Karnataka Cabinet approves South Asia’s highest skydeck in Bengaluru for Rs 500 crore
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Karnataka Cabinet approves construction of South Asia’s highest skydeck in Bengaluru at a cost of Rs 500 crore.
- The 250-meter-high tower will offer 360-degree views of the city and will be located on NICE Road.
- The project will be connected to the subway and include a spacious shopping complex.
Bangalore National Park: The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the construction of Bengaluru Skydeck, which is set to become South Asia’s tallest structure, making a significant contribution to Bengaluru’s infrastructure. The project, estimated to cost Rs 500 crore, will be about 250 metres high and will offer a 360-degree view of India’s tech capital.
To put the height into perspective: The Skydeck will be over three times as high as Delhi’s Qutub Minarwhich is 73 metres high. Bengaluru’s current tallest building, the CNTC Presidential Tower, is about 160 metres high, making the Skydeck a record-breaking addition to the city’s skyline.
The tower will be built on NICE Road on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Initially, the government had considered building the Skydeck in the city centre, but two major challenges arose. First, it proved difficult to find 25 acres of land in central Bengaluru. Second, the Ministry of Defence raised objections due to the presence of military installations in many areas of the city. These concerns, including the potential threat posed by a tall structure near military airports, led to the decision to build the Skydeck on the outskirts of the city.
The Skydeck will be connected to the underground network to ensure easy access for tourists, who will also be able to enjoy world-class facilities. Although details of additional amenities have not yet been confirmed, a lavish shopping complex is part of the plan.
In addition to the Skydeck project, the Karnataka Cabinet has also approved a two-lane tunnel from Hebbal to Silkboard Junction in Bengaluru at a cost of Rs 1,269 crore.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar has announced that a hike in water tariffs is inevitable due to the ongoing financial difficulties of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). After launching the ‘Cauvery Water at Your Doorstep’ campaign, Shivakumar said that the BWSSB has not increased water tariffs for the last 12-13 years and the current financial burden makes a hike inevitable.
