Megapolis Pune

Megapolis is an integrated residential township in Pune, India. It is located along the outskirts of Pune, in Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Phase III, Hinjewadi. Spread over 150 acre, the township was built at a cost of ₹1,400 crore (US$210 million).^[1] It is developed by Pegasus Properties, a joint venture of Kumar Properties and Avinash Bhosale Industries Ltd (ABIL).^[2] Work on the project started in early 2007, it was launched in April 2012, and possession of various building and housing projects started in 2013.^[3]

History

This township was formally launched on April 2008,^[1] developed by Pegasus Properties Ltd., a joint venture between Kumar Properties and Avinash Bhosale Industries Ltd. (ABIL), established in 2008.^[1][4]

This was the third integrated townships developed around the city of Pune, after Amanora Park Town by City Development Corporation and Blue Ridge by Paranjape Schemes Construction, and has a projection of 5,800 apartments ^[5][6]

Overview

Megapolis Mystic integrated township is being built over 150-acres and is slated to have 10,000 residences. It is one among a number of other townships being developed in Hinjewadi by renowned developers in Pune. All these townships were conceived so that the rising number of computer software professionals working in the IT Park nearby would not have to commute for long distances. Megapolis is also located amidst IT majors like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Siemens, IBM, Infosys, WIPRO, iGATE Global Solutions Ltd. (Coming Soon) and many more.^[7]

Transport

Megapolis has easy access to Phase III of the IT Park, as well as Pirangut, Talegaon MIDC and Mumbai Pune Expressway. Most of the professionals working here get a pick up and drop service by their employers. For the others, the daily commute involves using their own vehicles or using public transport, which is basically the buses run by Pune Municipal Corporation. These Pune Municipal Transport buses are convenient and can be boarded from 2-3 spots - Shivajinagar and Pune Municipal Corporation bus stand. These buses ply till Phase III via Phase I of the IT Park. Additionally, there are auto rickshaws and even shared six seater from Chandni Chowk to Wakad Chowk, from where the commuters can get another one which takes them to the IT Park and Megapolis. Travelling by own car makes the commute even more easy.

Education

Pawar Public School is located within the township. The prestigious Pawar Public School is looked after by Pawar Public Charitable Trust. In addition, the trust also supports and sponsors various programs for educational institutions like the Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, fostering the unique concept of 'earn & learn'. Pawar Public School, Hinjewadi, Pune, is the 5th school of the Trust after its branch in Chandivili, Mumbai. The school functions from Nursery to Grade VI for the academic year 2013-14. The Trust started its flagship ICSE school at Bhandup, Mumbai in 2006. Pawar Public School, Hadapsar, Pune, started in March 2008, Pawar Public School, Kandivli West, Mumbai in March 2010 followed by a school in Chandivili, Mumbai.

Salient Features

The township sports a range of amenities including basic utilities. There are shopping center. There are multiple clubhouses, gymnasiums and amphitheatres as well. In case there is any medical emergency, there is a clinic too in the premises. Likewise, for those who need to get to the city, there is a dedicated bus service exclusively for the township along with the PMPML (Pune Municipal Corporation) bus service. This is a common feature of some other townships in Pune as well. A number of swimming pools and pools for children are also a part of the amenities. The township also features(proposed) 7 star CLUBHOUSE with 24x7 music lounge, themed restaurant, gym, etc. Enveloping all these is the latest security technology involving Intelligence surveillance system and 24 x 7 security.

Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academy

Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academy has launched^[8] its 38th Academy at Megapolis, Pune.^[9] The centre started tennis coaching from 15 October 2013.

Tennis clinics and other events will also be conducted on a regular basis to increase awareness about the game and create a higher level of interest for the game. This facility is exclusively for Megapolis residents.

Pre-School & Day Care Centre

At Megapolis, toddlers and young children can be taken care of at Maple Leaf Pre School & Day Care.

Residences

Around 2800 people reside currently in MEGAPOLIS and around 5000 apartments have been booked. The township is planned to have around 10000 high end residences.

Sangria Towers

Sangria Towers is one of the first projects to go underway at MEGAPOLIS. It offers 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK and 3 BHK apartments. There are numerous towers within Sangria Towers offering apartments in Hinjewadi.++

Smart Homes I Sparklet

Smart Homes I Sparklet offers 1 & 2 BHK apartments.

Smart Homes II Sunway

Smart Homes II SUNWAY comprises 2 BHK & 2.5 BHK apartments.

Smart Homes III Splendour

Smart Homes III Splendour with 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK & 3 BHK apartments.

Mystic

Mystic is the latest residential cluster at Megapolis. The project offers 7 towers of 21-storeys building comprising 2/2.5 and 3 BHK apartments. The project also provides connectivity to Mumbai – Bangalore expressway, Chakan, Talegaon and Mumbai-Pune Expressway.^[10]

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