84 sites identified for vehicle parking in Rajamahendravaram
The parking spaces would be created and operated under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in locations where there is no availability of government land, and the space would be developed by the municipality by sharing the revenue. 'A committee comprising Traffic Police, City Planning officials, and Rajamahendravaram Urban Development Authority officials has identified the locations and tenders will be invited soon,' said Mr. Ketan Garg.
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