
Renovated Marine Drive walkway inaugurated
The Hindu
The 2.4-km-long Marine Drive walkway, renovated by Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) at a cost of ₹7.30 crore, was inaugurated by Industries Minister P. Rajeeve on Monday.He said the walkway was in
The 2.4-km-long Marine Drive walkway, renovated by Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) at a cost of ₹7.30 crore, was inaugurated by Industries Minister P. Rajeeve on Monday.
He said the walkway was in keeping with people’s aspirations for such open spaces. The walkway has a kids’ play area and an open gymnasium. There are 120 granite seats and 201 new LED lights, while the number of garbage bins will be increased. A CCTV network too has been envisaged. Aimed at converting the walkway into a hub for cultural events, a musical evening led by musician K.M. Udayan was organised, says a release.
The walkway has tactile tiles to guide the visually challenged, while efforts will be made to make it differntly abled-friendly, according to sources.













