Bhubaneswar New City to Be Designed by Singapore-Based Surbana Jurong

Bhubaneswar New City to Be Designed by Singapore-Based Surbana Jurong

The Odisha government has taken a major step forward in its ambitious Bhubaneswar New City project by appointing Singapore-based global consultancy firm Surbana Jurong (SJ) to prepare the city’s master plan. The project will come up across 800 acres in Daspur, Gothapatna, Mallipada, and Andharua on the outskirts of the capital city.

Scope of the Project:

According to reports, the master plan will cover 21.7 million sq ft of built-up area, including:

• 10.45 million sq ft for residential space
• 3.10 million sq ft for office space
• 1 million sq ft for retail
• 2.40 million sq ft for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities
• 2.30 million sq ft for industrial areas
• 2.35 million sq ft for neighbourhood shopping

The township will accommodate up to 15,000 housing units and 60,000 residents. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is under preparation and is expected to be submitted within the next two months.

Smart, Sustainable City Vision:

The Odisha Housing and Urban Development Department stated that the new city will feature eco-friendly designs, pedestrian-friendly walkways, modern infrastructure, and non-polluting industries, taking inspiration from projects like Gujarat’s Dholera GIFT City.

BDA officials emphasized that core infrastructure such as drainage, sewage, and water supply systems will be prioritized before land allotments begin. H&UD Secretary Usha Padhee highlighted the goal of balancing industrial activity with residential and commercial development to create a truly modern economic hub.

About Surbana Jurong:

Formed in 2015 through the merger of Surbana International Consultants and Jurong International Holdings, Surbana Jurong has 16,000 employees across 40 countries and a proven track record in landmark projects.

Some of its most notable works include:

• Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong
• Australia 108 (tallest residential tower in the Southern Hemisphere)
• Kigali Masterplan in Rwanda
• Ordos Industrial Park in China (world’s first net-zero industrial park)
• Woodlands Health Campus in Singapore
• Msikaba River Bridge in South Africa
• Hyderabad Pharma City in India

With its expertise, Surbana Jurong is expected to bring global design excellence and sustainability to Odisha’s urban expansion vision.