MUMBAI: Bandra Talao, one of the landmarks of Bandra, indeed of the entire city, may become the first water body in the country to have a glass tunnel offering an underwater view and bringing one as close to naturally occurring aquatic life as possible without the need of a diving suit. As part of the phase II of the lake’s revamp, several facilities have been planned, including a glass walkway at one end, which will be another first.
Last week, a proposal for the revamp of the grade II heritage structure, along with the blueprint, was presented to BMC chief Ajoy Mehta by local MLA Ashish Shelar. At a meeting with Mehta, officials of H-west ward, where the lake lies, and Shelar discussed several design aspects. Mehta said later, “I have gone through the proposal and made some suggestions. There is a plan for transparent flooring on one side so that people can get a feel of walking on water with ripples below their feet.”