Zundal, Ahmedabad

The Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation is set to undertake a comprehensive renovation of the city's 430-kilometer underground drainage network as part of the Smart City project. This initiative, managed by the Department of Urban Development, aims to upgrade the existing sewage system, which will be transferred to the GMC's purview.

The luxury housing market in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar is experiencing substantial growth, driven by rising wealth, ongoing infrastructure expansion, and changing development patterns, including vertical construction. The upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games are expected to further stimulate the real estate sector.

Ahmedabad's world-class sporting infrastructure and its ability to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games without major new construction were decisive factors in India's successful bid. Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir highlighted that India's existing facilities matched the 'Games Reset' model, which emphasizes lower-cost hosting.

The Gujarat government has signed MoU with HUDCO to secure long-term financing of up to ₹1 lakh crore for various infrastructure projects across the state. The funds will be utilized for projects including Gujarat Metro Rail Phases 2 and 3, expressways, sports infrastructure, and the development of modern infrastructure in Dholera.

The Gujarat government is proposing to establish specialized district planning authorities to check unauthorized constructions on the fringes of growing cities like Gandhinagar. This initiative aims to prevent infrastructural chaos, such as lack of roads and drainage, that often arises when such areas are absorbed into city limits

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is developing sports activity centers under nine city bridges as part of a plan to transform Ahmedabad into an international-level Sports City. Two centers are already operational, and work has commenced on three more.

The cable-stayed bridge at Bhat Circle on the Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad Airport Road is nearing completion. Load testing, a crucial step before opening to traffic, will commence on May 7, 2026. The process involves stationing 18 trucks with a combined load of approximately 700 tonnes on the bridge to assess its structural stability.