Pune’s Highest 40-Storey Tower Approved in Bopodi
Bopodi, 10th January 2024: In a significant development reminiscent of Mumbai’s skyline, Pune is set to welcome its first 40-storey building in Bopodi, as sanctioned by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The city has witnessed a surge in skyscraper projects, with PMC greenlighting 19 structures exceeding 100 meters in height.
Noteworthy is the recent approval for a towering structure reaching 160 meters, marking a milestone for Pune’s architectural landscape. While Baner, Balewadi, Kharadi, and Wadgaon Sheri have previously hosted the tallest constructions, Bopodi is poised to claim the new landmark.
As Pune’s population burgeons, the Maharashtra government has incrementally expanded the city’s limits, absorbing 23 villages in 1997 and incorporating an additional 35 villages by 2021. Suburban areas, such as Kharadi, Wadgaon Sheri, Baner, and Balewadi, have become hotspots for large construction projects, particularly due to the concentration of IT companies, driving higher demand for flats.
The Maharashtra government, mindful of infrastructure considerations like road width and plot area, has empowered PMC to oversee approvals for buildings exceeding 70 meters. Initially overseen by a committee chaired by the Divisional Commissioner, these responsibilities have now been delegated to the PMC Commissioner.
In the most recent High Rise Committee meeting, chaired by the Commissioner, the proposal for the city’s tallest building at 160 meters received the green light, bringing the total count of approved tall structures to 41. Notably, 15 projects exceed the 100-meter mark.
The distribution of tall proposals showcases a concentration in IT-centric areas:
– Baner: 5
– Balewadi: 5
– Kharadi: 4
– Wadgaon Sheri: 4
– Bibvewadi: 3
– Erandwane: 3
– Gultekdi: 3
– Yerwada: 2
– Mundhwa: 2
– Sangamwadi: 1
– Shukrawar Peth: 1
– Aundh: 1
– Kondhwa: 1
– Wanowrie: 1
– Ghorpadi: 1
– Mangaldas Road: 1
– Mohammed Wadi: 1
– Bopodi: 1
– Somwar Peth: 1
Furthermore, permission grants have seen a steady increase over the years:
– 2016: 2
– 2018: 7
– 2019: 3
– 2020: 8
– 2021: 9
– 2022: 4
– 2023: 4
– 2024: 4
Height allowances for these structures vary:
– More than 126 meters: 2
– 100 to 125 meters: 17
– 90 to 99 meters: 9
– Buildings less than 90 meters in height: 13
Vikram Kumar, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, emphasized the city’s rising trend in high-rise constructions. Projects meeting specified criteria, including those on roads wider than 24 meters, have been approved, with four proposals gaining the nod in the latest meeting. Kumar underscored the mandatory inclusion of sewage treatment plants in these projects, promoting water reuse practices.
