Architect for Vizag railway zone buildings finalised

VISAKHAPATNAM: Steps to operationalise the South Coastal Railway Zone at Visakhapatnam have been moving at brisk pace after Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the zone is almost finalised.

It is learnt the architect for the zonal office has also been finalised. Appointment of architect is seen as one step closer towards the railway zone functioning. Construction of the zonal office will commence once designs are completed by the architect.

A 52-acre site at Arilova and a 40-acre site at Wireless Colony opposite the railway station in the city have been identified for the zonal office. Earlier, it was proposed that 150 acres of land was required for the zonal offices and staff quarters. However, if it decides to go for multi-storied buildings, the land available at Arilova is enough. However, if it opts for Wireless Colony, 20 acres adjacent to it is needed to be acquired.