The aquarium is built on the revenue plot No. 1/474, which is a prime location with a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea on famous "Queen's Necklace" route of Marine Drive in Mumbai. Total plot area is 4369.05 sq. mts; at the ruling Floor Space Index (FSI) of 1.33, only 51 % of the available FSI has been utilized. There are three distinct buildings on the plot - the main building with aquarium exhibits and administration wing, the filtration plant building and the canteen building. The aquarium display is arranged in a hall and comprises of around two-dozen display tanks both fresh and salty water depending on the species being housed.

It is now proposed to develop and augment the existing Taraporevala Aquarium into a world class recreational and educational center

"Must Have" facilities in the Aquarium

1. Underwater tunnel with minimum 180o view and minimum length of 50.0 meters
2. At least two Interactive Programmes like touch pool, divers, diving with fish shall be provided. (Touch pool shall be compulsorily provided as one of the Interactive program)
3. Crawl Caves
4. Minimum two big window displays. Each side of the tank shall be minimum six (6) meter length.
5. Theme of the aquarium shall be Conservation and education. A library based on such theme shall be provided in the Aquarium. Feeding Programme shall be included.
6. Aquarium shall contain following minimum number and type of Species:
   (a) Minimum 4 different types of large species with minimum length of 1.5 meter. Sharks and Sting rays shall be kept in the aquarium;
   (b) Minimum 150 different types of exotic species from international waters; and
   (c) Minimum 50 different types of Indian species
7. 2nd generation aquarium: Aquarium Facility at par with the present Taraporevala Aquarium or advanced facilities along with the existing features in the Museum shall be provided on the same site. The entry fees for this part of the aquarium shall be comparable with the present Taraporevala Aquarium and shall be decided by the Concessioning Authority.
8. Fully Automated Car Parking for a minimum capacity of parking at least 200 equivalent car spaces shall be provided in the aquarium. The architectural design and construction shall be as per the latest European Standards for parking as applicable for buildings in Coastal areas.
9. A Revolving Structure shall be compulsorily present at the top floor of the Modern Aquarium.
10. A furnished office space of 300 square shall be compulsorily provided in the Aquarium for the Concessioning Authority.
    

Optional Facilities in the Aquarium

1. Other Exhibits like Dolphin, Penguins / Polar animals etc
2. Research and Development Laboratory
3. Theme based commercial facilities like 4 D theatre for marine and educational film, Cafeteria, Retail shops and Gift shops.

The species to be provided in the Aquarium shall be in accordance with the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and subject to the provisions of this Act no animal shall be acquired or transferred specified in Schedule I and Schedule II except with the previous permission of the Central Zoo Authority or any other concerned Authority. In case of any species provided in the Aquarium, it shall be responsibility of the Concessioanire to make all the necessary arrangements for the breeding of the species.

Expression of Interest for Consultant

Inception Report- Prepared by the Consultant

Expression of Interest for Developers

Final Concept Report after discussions with Developers