The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has revived plans to develop a golf course on the reclaimed Mulund landfill after a proposal to lease part of the site for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) was deferred. The civic body is now expected to undertake a detailed feasibility study before deciding the long-term use of the restored land.
The Mulund dumping ground, one of Mumbai’s oldest landfill sites, stopped receiving municipal waste several years ago and has since been undergoing scientific reclamation through biomining and waste processing. As restoration progresses, the BMC has been evaluating various options to transform the reclaimed land into a productive urban asset while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Earlier, the civic body had proposed leasing a section of the reclaimed site to support facilities linked to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, including temporary construction infrastructure. However, the proposal was deferred after committee members sought additional clarification on issues such as environmental impact, land utilisation and the long-term development potential of the site.
With the lease proposal currently on hold, the BMC has once again turned its attention to the long-pending golf course proposal, which has been considered as one of the possible post-reclamation uses for the landfill. The project aims to convert part of the restored land into a recreational facility, increasing green and open spaces in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs while making effective use of land that was previously unsuitable for development.
Before proceeding with any project, the civic body plans to carry out comprehensive technical studies covering soil stability, land settlement, drainage, environmental safety and long-term maintenance. Since reclaimed landfill sites continue to settle gradually even after closure, detailed engineering assessments will be required to determine whether the land can safely support recreational infrastructure.
Urban planning experts note that many cities worldwide have successfully transformed reclaimed landfill sites into parks, sports facilities and recreational spaces, helping restore degraded land while improving urban liveability. However, such projects require continuous environmental monitoring and strict adherence to engineering standards.
Located in Mumbai’s eastern suburbs, the Mulund landfill represents one of the city’s largest reclaimed land parcels available for future development. Authorities have clarified that no final decision has been taken regarding its future use. The findings of the proposed feasibility study, along with further deliberations on the deferred lease proposal, will guide the BMC’s long-term planning for the site.
Source: Prop News Time
