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Designs for Assembly complex by September

T. Ramakrishnan

CHENNAI: The State Government is planning to complete the selection of designs by the middle of September for the proposed Assembly complex on the Government Estate.

The Public Works Department has issued a notice for invitation of responses from leading architectural firms or consortia, which have registered themselves with the Council of Architecture in India or similar organisations in other countries.

A few days ago, the Government issued an order giving administrative sanction for the Assembly project.

This follows the announcement of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi two months ago regarding the construction of a new Assembly complex.

An official source says the selection process will be in two phases and those firms which pass the test of pre-qualification will be provided with the request for proposal documents.

A period of 30 days will be given to them for the submission of the proposals.

A technical evaluation committee will scrutinise the proposals and select the right one. After making an allowance for any possible extension of the time limit, the selection of the designs is likely to be completed by September third week. On the broad details of the proposed complex, the official says 25 acres has been identified on the estate.

The complex will have a built-up area of 75,000 square metres. In addition to the Assembly hall, it will house the Secretariat of the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary.

All Ministers will have their chambers. Besides, some core departments such as public, finance and home will be accommodated.

The proposed Assembly complex will come up on the stretch along Wallajah Road.

Old buildings

While several old buildings will be demolished, certain structures — Rajaji Hall, Kalaivanar Arangam and new quarters for the Members of Legislative Assembly — will not be disturbed.

The official says all the details of the project plan will be finalised only after the selection of the design.

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