Chennai Metro To Construct Multi-Storey Commercial And Office Complex At Arumbakkam Station

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is set to begin construction of a multi-storey commercial building within the premises of Arumbakkam Metro station, as part of its broader strategy to maximise land use and generate non-fare revenue through integrated urban infrastructure, The Hindu reported.

The new structure will be located behind the Arumbakkam station, adjacent to the existing parking area on 100 Feet Road.

Designed to include a basement, a stilt floor equipped with a four-tier mechanical parking system, and seven upper storeys, the development will cover an area of approximately 1,660 square metres.

According to CMRL officials, the building will serve a dual purpose.

“Of the seven floors that we have planned, four floors will be used as commercial spaces, which can have retail and food outlets, and the remaining three floors will be turned into office spaces,” an official was quoted as saying in The Hindu report.

The neighbourhood’s mix of residential and business activity makes Arumbakkam a strategic site for such transit-oriented development.

CMRL has already floated tenders, and if the contract is awarded within a three-month timeframe, the selected developer will be given about two years to complete construction.

This initiative is part of a larger trend seen across Chennai Metro’s network, with similar projects already functional at Ekkatuthangal and another planned at Saidapet.

By offering workplaces and amenities directly at Metro stations, CMRL aims to encourage more commuters to use the system while also tapping into new revenue streams.

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