Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari to perform the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the iconic Observatory Towers atop the New Zuari Bridge in Goa on Friday, the 23rd May 2025.
The visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, the pioneering initiative of Shri Nitin Gadkari, and the committed efforts of Goa Chief Minister Shri Pramod Sawant, all have made this possible.
The project, estimated at a cost of ?270.07 crore and to be constructed over a span of five years, will feature observatory towers inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. With a revolving restaurant and an art gallery, it is designed to serve as a global tourist attraction and is poised to become a landmark in Goa’s rich touristic landscape.
To be executed on the DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) model, the initiative will involve zero financial burden on the Government. The concessionaire will be responsible for full construction and will operate the facility for a concession period of 50 years. Strategically placed between pylons on two pile cap foundations, each tower will rise to a height of 125 metre, featuring shaft dimensions of 8.50 metre by 5.50 metre.
The upper levels will house 2 expansive floors with minimum dimensions of 22.50 metre by 17.80 metre, equipped with capsule lifts for panoramic ascents. Complemented by viewing galleries, cafeterias, and state-of-the-art tourist amenities, the towers will offer a holistic experience. A dedicated walkway bridge of 7.50 metre carriage width will be constructed on either side in the marine portion, allowing seamless tourist access. Parking facilities will be provisioned on both ends of the bridge, ensuring convenience for visitors.
The project is expected to significantly catalyse tourism and economic activity across Goa, while also creating direct and indirect employment opportunities and enhancing India’s infrastructure-led global image. It will foster local entrepreneurship by boosting allied sectors such as hospitality, transport, and retail. Moreover, it will position Goa as a premier destination for architectural tourism and experiential travel on the international map.