October 08, 2025: Member of Parliament (MP) for Mumbai North West, Ravindra Waikar, conducted a comprehensive review on Tuesday of several ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects across Versova and Andheri West. His inspection covered the Versova Mandvi Jetty Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), Yari Road–SVP Nagar Bridge, Versova–Madh Bridge, Andheri Subway Bridge, and the Oshiwara Bridge site.
The visit began at the STP being constructed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at Versova Creek. The project aims to curb pollution and improve fish production by treating wastewater currently discharged directly into the creek. BMC officials briefed Waikar on the project’s design, drainage linkages, and the process for releasing treated water. The plant is targeted for completion by 2027.
Waikar offered suggestions to enhance execution efficiency and visited nearby areas where untreated sewage still flows into the creek. He also met with local fishermen, assuring them that the STP would “provide long-term relief from pollution” once operational.
Addressing monsoon-related challenges, Waikar emphasized that a new bridge at Andheri Subway will soon be constructed to prevent recurring waterlogging, noting that a consultant has already been appointed.
BMC officials also shared progress on the Versova–Madh Bridge, expected to decongest western suburban traffic, and the Yari Road–SVP Nagar Bridge, designed to streamline vehicular movement in Andheri West.
During the latter part of his inspection, Waikar visited the Oshiwara Bridge, where work has been progressing slowly. Officials assured him that the bridge will be “fully open to vehicular traffic by December 2025.”
Source: The Free Press Journal
