India, Dec. 2 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) riverfront development work between Sangamwadi and Bund Garden has become costlier by Rs.73.97 crore. The additional funds will be used to widen footpaths and jogging tracks and to build new ghats, decks, and ramps, in line with the 2021 schedule of rates.

The revised cost of Rs.339 crore reflects design changes and upgraded public facilities, including widening footpaths and jogging tracks from 6 metres to 12 metres, constructing four new ghats and three decks, and building a 77-metre-wide ramp for controlled riverbed access for maintenance and emergencies.

Phase 6, covering the 3.7-km Sangamwadi-Bund Garden stretch, is being executed by BG Shirke Company, with 85% of construction...