The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) has given approvals for the construction of residential towers at Madhurawada and an affordable multi-storeyed housing project for the middle-class, in the city.
Several crucial proposals were cleared during the VMRDA meeting held under the leadership of its Chairman, M.V. Pranav Gopal, on Friday. Principal Secretary, MAUD, Suresh Kumar was also present.
In a statement released by VMRDA Chairman M.V. Pranav Gopal and VMRDA Commissioner K.S. Viswanathan said that approvals were given for the construction of six residential towers (50 floors each) on a 4.07-acre site at S.No. 331/1 in Madhurawada under a Joint Venture/PPP model.
The towers will include 3BHK and 4BHK flats, 4BHK duplexes, along with a clubhouse, swimming pool, pool deck, children’s play area, cycling track, jogging track, and other modern amenities.
Meanwhile, the officials have also given permission for the construction of multi-storey apartment complexes —2BHK, 2.5BHK, and 3BHK in Midhilapuri Colony (Madhurawada), Marikavalasa, Veeragunta, and other VMRDA lands. These will be developed in the PPP model to provide affordable housing to the middle-class families.
The authorities have approved the construction of the State’s first international-standard ‘Skateboard Park’ near the skating rink at VMRDA Park on Beach Road, with an estimated cost of ₹2.50 crore. The park is anticipated to host the 63rd National Roller Skating Championships.
Approvals were also given to construct a park in 5.68 acres of land at S.No. 608/1P in Kotturu village in Anakapalli district, with a proposed cost of ₹5.35 crore.
Meanwhile, administrative clearance was also given for VMRDA-GVMC road development project between Vepagunta and Pinagadi.
Published – July 05, 2025 09:35 am IST
