Mumbai, Sept. 19 -- The BMC has invited tenders to construct 15 "aspirational" pay-and-use public toilet blocks at high-footfall locations across the western suburbs, including beaches, railway stations, the Western Express Highway and major roads. The move follows the introduction of seven such upgraded toilets in south Mumbai in April. According to a tender notice dated September 16, the estimated cost of the 15 toilets is Rs.13.63 crore, with the contractor required to complete the work within 18 months. The concept of "aspirational" toilets was introduced under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, which envisages such facilities at tourist, heritage, religious and other high-footfall locations. The proposed toilets will have improved accessibility, water-efficient fixtures, sanitary napkin vending machines, solar panels, overhead water storage, dedicated maintenance areas, and CCTV surveillance around entrances. Separate facilities will be provided for men, women, persons with disabilities and transgender users. The 15 proposed locations in the western suburbs are: near the Anandwan Police Chowky on the Western Express Highway in Vakola; two locations at Juhu Beach, including the AAI parking lot; near Sagar Kutir at Versova Beach; amenity plots near Yashraj Studio and Fun Republic in Andheri; the western side of Andheri railway station; near Shitala Devi and DN Nagar metro stations; opposite NMIMS in Vile Parle; near the lake at Aarey Garden; below the Mrunal Gore flyover in Goregaon; Aksa Beach; an amenity plot opposite Maharana Pratap Playground in Malad; and two locations below or adjacent to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park flyover in Borivali....