Mangalore may Get Make-over on Singapore's Sentosa Island Model

Mangalore the coastal city , which is considered as one of the most hip-hop cities in Karnataka.

The new proposal to develop Mangalore on the model of Singapore’s Sentosa Island resorts by establishing an aquamarine park, and a golf course and developing a ring road around the region on the public-private-partnership route.

The marine acquapark may be developed on a 25-acre area at an estimated cost of Rs 250 crore. The 18-hole golf course would be of global standards, which has acquired quite a fashion status among foreign tourists and corporate bigwigs.

A 100-km ring road was proposed around Mangalore, including 30 km in the initial phases, and a feasibility study is under preparation.

The estimated cost of all these infrastructure projects is more than Rs. 1,000 crore.

Residential and commerce complexes are planned to be developed around the ring road.