Archive · 24 Jul 2026
PMC to Remove Defunct Parking Structure at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Park
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to remove a multi-level mechanical parking facility at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Park.
The structure has been closed for several years due to a lack of maintenance and technical expertise to operate it.
The PMC found that repairing and restarting the facility would not be financially viable.
The contract for dismantling the structure has been awarded to Sparktech Engineering, and the work will begin soon.
The decision was made to ensure public safety, as the structure has deteriorated over time and poses a risk.
The PMC will dismantle the multi-level mechanical parking facility at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Park.
The structure has been closed for several years due to lack of maintenance and technical expertise.
The PMC found repairing the facility financially unviable.
The contract for dismantling was awarded to Sparktech Engineering for ₹29,000 per metric tonne.
The decision was made to ensure public safety as the structure poses a risk.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- What
- Removal of a defunct multi-level mechanical parking facility
- When
- Soon, after the standing committee's approval
- Where
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Park, Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune
- Why
- The structure is unsafe due to years of neglect and is no longer financially viable.
Removal Advocates
Preservation Advocates
Safety Concerns
Removal Advocates
The structure is unsafe due to years of neglect and poses a risk to public safety.
Preservation Advocates
The structure could be restored with proper maintenance and investment.
Financial Viability
Removal Advocates
Repairing and restarting the parking system is not financially viable as the expected revenue would not justify the cost.
Preservation Advocates
Investing in the restoration could make the parking system functional and beneficial in the long run.
- Location
- Chhatrapati Sambhaji Park, Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune
- Decision Body
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- Contractor
- Sparktech Engineering
- Bid Amount
- ₹29,000 per metric tonne
- Process
- B-2 tender process
- Number of Bids
- 7
- Technically Eligible Bids
- 4