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- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is developing a walk-through underwater aquarium at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo.
- The project features two acrylic tunnels and a life-support system designed to house over 60 marine species.
- Construction is currently approximately halfway finished with a target completion date in early 2027.
- This development aims to enhance visitor attractions at the facility which already experiences high daily footfall.
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- The completion of permanent structural installations for the tunnels
- The release of the tender for procuring aquatic species
- Official confirmation regarding entry fee structure for the new aquarium
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“The glass for the tunnels was received about a month ago and installation of the permanent structures is underway. While Jan 2027 has been proposed as a completion target, the final timeline is dependent on the progress of the remaining works”
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…marine life found in Indian waters. The aquarium is being developed as part of the ongoing expansion and upgrade of facilities at Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo, popularly known as Rani Baug. “ The glass for the tunnels was received about a month ago and installation of the permanent structures is underway. While Jan 2027 has been proposed as a completion target, the final timeline is dependent on the progress of the remaining works ,” said an official. The aquarium will add another attraction to a zoo that already sees substantial visitor footfall. Rani Baug receives around 7,000-8,000 visitors on a regular day, with the number rising to nearly…
“The city hasn’t seen anything as such in the past and hence, once operational, there may be a lot of interest among the visitors to watch it, we anticipate”
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…accommodate 40 penguins, up from the existing capacity of 21. Officials said that it is also the first time ever that the civic body is examining aquarium concepts, including a ceiling aquarium and a cylindrical tank. “ The city hasn’t seen anything as such in the past and hence, once operational, there may be a lot of interest among the visitors to watch it, we anticipate ,” said an official, adding that a tender will be floated for procuring the aquatic species that are planned for the aquarium. The BMC has not yet decided on any separate charges for the aquarium entry as the same is…
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