Chandigarh, May 8 — Haryana’s Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that the Haryana Police Housing Corporation has issued tenders for the second phase of the Atal Mall and Bank Square building in Ambala Cantonment. He said that the tender will soon be allotted, after which construction work will begin. An amount of ₹64.47 crore has been approved for the construction.
Earlier, the first phase construction work of Atal Mall and Bank Square had been almost completed. Through the efforts of Energy Minister Anil Vij, the Bank Square project—initiated to bring the banks of Ambala Cantonment under one roof—will prove to be a milestone. There is a plan to shift around 32 banks into the complex.
Anil Vij said that under the second phase, a four-storey building will be constructed at the rear side of Bank Square, where several showrooms will be built. In addition, a 450-seat auditorium will be constructed for organizing events and conferences. Rooftop food courts will also be developed where people can enjoy food and refreshments.
It is noteworthy that, due to the efforts of Minister Anil Vij, construction work of the Bank Square-cum-shopping mall building is being carried out over 3.97 acres. Under the first phase, construction of the front three-storey building, costing around ₹111 crore, is almost complete. A total of 100 showrooms will be constructed in the entire Bank Square complex.
Works to Be Carried Out in the Second Phase of Bank Square
In the second phase building, there will be 12 showrooms on the first floor, 17 showrooms on the second floor, and 20 showrooms on the third floor.
A 450-seat auditorium will be built on the third floor, and rooftop food courts will also be developed.
Additional facilities will include lifts, staircases, escalators, HVAC systems, fire-fighting systems, separate toilets for men and women, and other amenities.
*Works Completed in the First Phase of Bank Square*
In the three-storey building constructed under the first phase, basement and ground floor parking facilities have been provided for more than 325 vehicles.
The basement and ground floor also include HVAC plant rooms, pump houses, lifts, electrical panel rooms, staircases, and other facilities.
The first floor of the building has 21 showrooms, two public toilets each for men and women, electrical panel rooms, four lifts, and staircases.
The second floor has 18 showrooms, two public toilets each for men and women, electrical panel rooms, four lifts, staircases, and other facilities.
The third floor has 13 showrooms, two public toilets each for men and women, electrical panel rooms, four lifts, staircases, and other facilities.
Other amenities include air conditioning in common areas, greenery in front of the building, fire alarms, fire-fighting systems, CCTV cameras, two tube wells, and additional facilities.
