Chennai Central Tower Set for Mid-2027 Completion

The iconic Central Tower, rising opposite the Chennai Central Railway Station at the busy Central Square junction, is steadily taking shape and is expected to be completed by mid-2027. Conceived as a landmark development in the heart of the city, the 27-storey structure stands 119 metres tall and is being built at an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore.

Designed as a mixed-use development, the Central Tower will house a combination of retail spaces, a multiplex, offices and a rooftop hotel. The project aims to transform the Central Square area into a vibrant urban hub, drawing inspiration from globally recognised public spaces such as Trafalgar Square in London, Red Square in Moscow and Times Square in New York.

A key highlight of the project is its strong emphasis on multi-modal connectivity. Dedicated on-ground walkways will seamlessly link the tower to the Park Town MRTS station and the suburban railway station, while the basement level will provide direct access to the Chennai Central Metro Rail station. This integrated design is expected to significantly improve pedestrian movement and ease last-mile connectivity in one of Chennai’s busiest transport zones.

According to officials, around 20 per cent of the construction work has already been completed. The basement parking structure is in place, and work is currently progressing on the superstructure. The tower is scheduled to be structurally completed within 30 months from the award of the contract, following which interior works and fit-outs will be taken up.

The building has been carefully designed to blend with the surrounding heritage structures, including the Chennai Central Railway Station, Victoria Public Hall and Ripon Buildings. While it does not strictly follow the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, selected elements such as colonnades and proportional detailing have been incorporated to maintain visual harmony with the historic neighbourhood. A modern glass façade has also been introduced to offer panoramic views of the city and coastline.

The project presents engineering challenges due to the presence of black cotton soil in the area. To address this, deep piling extending up to 30 metres has been adopted. Once completed, the tower will feature a large underground parking facility accommodating 586 cars and 1,652 two-wheelers, reinforcing its role as a future-ready urban landmark.