Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai To Become An Aquarium?
Post her visit to the Oceanarium in Singapore, Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul wants to convert the racecourse into a tourist attraction.
“We have suggestions to set up a dolphin park and an aquarium in the central part of the racecourse. The remaining place would then be utilised by BMC. Things are still at a primary stage and nothing has been confirmed. We want to convert the entire racecourse into one of the major tourist attractions in Mumbai,” she said.
The racecourse is currently leased to the Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd (RWITC), which has been served several notices by the civic body for violation of the lease agreement. The lease on the plot expires in 2013. [Via]
