A 12-foot-long replica of China’s tourist destination – ‘Forbidden City’ will be featured among global landmarks in a 30-acre world park at the Oganaj Lake in Ahmedabad, developed by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC)’s Garden Department. The lake project, costing ₹20 crore, is currently seeking bidders through a proposal request.

In addition to the Forbidden City, the lake will feature replicas of Statue of Unity, Parliament House, and Taj Mahal.

The highest bidder will be awarded the contract for the operation and maintenance of Oganaj Lake for 20 years. The Garden Department has invited offers from interested parties to develop the lake under a public-private partnership model. The tender bids will open on October 11, 2024.

The entity awarded the development contract for Oganaj Lake must complete all civil work and tasks within a year, after which the lake will be handed over for operation and maintenance for 20 years. A deposit of ₹60 lakh is required. The Garden Department plans to develop the lake as a ‘Waste to Art World Park’.

Entry fees

Once the lake is developed, an entry fee of ₹100 per person will be charged. After two years, the entry fee will be increased by ₹10. The lake development project will include structures, sculptures, horticulture, lighting, landscaping, and an open-air theatre.

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