Hindustan Times 15.09.2010
‘Flyover plan fine, but look at other options too’
On Tuesday, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation joint vice-chairperson and managing director Sonia Sethi made a presentation of all their work to members of the Bombay First, including Noel Tata, the additional director of Tata Group’s retail venture Trent.
The citizens’ group also evaluated the proposal to build sea links across the coast. “What is needed is a comprehensive plant to link Bandra to Nariman Point. What is happening right now is a piecemeal approach,” Nayar said.
Appreciating MSRDC’s efforts at implementing the Passenger Water Transport System’s West Coast Project, which will link Borivli and Nariman Point via hovercrafts and catamarans, the members suggested that efforts should be made to ensure that travel would be open all 365 days, instead of around 250 days of fair weather.
“The MSRDC should ensure that the project is completed in a time-bound manner,” Nayar said.