Tapi Riverfront

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Tapi Riverfront
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Location Surat, Gujarat, India
StatusUnder construction
UseUrban development

Tapi Riverfront [1] is a waterfront being developed along the banks of Tapi River in Surat, India. State Government had cleared 54 hectares land on riverbanks for development of riverfront project [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Surat Municipal Corporation to develop Tapi riverfront for recreation". 25 August 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  2. "Tapi riverfront beautification could be a reality in the next two years. Thanks to State Government clearing the allotment of 54 hectares land on riverbanks for development of riverfront project to the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC). - Times of India" . Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  3. "Tapi riverfront development project to kick off on Jan 25 - Times of India" . Retrieved 11 September 2016.