BMC to Upgrade 15-Year-Old Stormwater Pumping Stations
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposes to upgrade and maintain two stormwater pumping stations at Irla and Haji Ali for 15 years, costing Rs 640 crore. With the installation of both pumping stations beginning in 2007, much of the pumping station’s machinery, which discharges collected runoff rainwater, requires upgrades. In addition, the BMC has invited […]
Delisle Road Bridge Footpath Construction Begins After Year-Long Disturbances
Residents of Lower Parel and Currey Road have long complained about the lack of sidewalks on the recently completed Delisle Road bridge, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to finally begin building on pedestrian routes. The bridge, which opened for automotive traffic in November 2023, has sparked a community outcry over pedestrian safety. Following frequent […]
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani: MMR , needs more housing stock through PPP
As old and eligible buildings in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) await redevelopment, Dr. Bhushan Gagrani, Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), stated that there is a need to create enough housing stock for which redevelopment is a better option by exploring the possibilities of public-private partnerships. He was addressing at a panel discussion […]
BMC Demolishes 4 Illegal Floors of a Building in Dongri
The city authorities have burned four unlawful storeys of the 16-story Economic House in Chinchbunder, Dongri, in the previous two months, with the remaining eight illegal floors set to be demolished after Navratri. The case comes after a protracted fight between the building’s tenants and the ‘B’ ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), which […]
Refurbishment of the 300-year-old Bandra village to preserve its illustrious past
Mumbai: While the financial hub of India has grown vertically over the years, with skyscrapers dotting its skyline, certain “Gaothans” (villages) have managed to preserve their culture and traditions. One such settlement that has withstood the impulse to make way for towering constructions is Ranwar, which is located in the centre of Bandra. The village, […]
Master Plan for Ring Road; Reducing Traffic in Mumbai by 2029
The Coastal Road in Mumbai is but a taste of what is to come in the next five years. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) created the master plan for Mumbai’s ring roads, which shows off the massive road network that stretches the entire length and width of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) from […]
28 Speed Detection Cameras to Enhance Traffic Safety on Mumbai Coastal Road
There are plans to put 28 speed detection cameras along the city’s beachfront road, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The purpose of this project is to reduce infractions of the law and enforce speed restrictions. L&T Company will carry out the project, which should be finished by the end of December. The Princess Street […]
HC opens the door for the 19-year-old Bandra East society’s reconstruction
After more than 19 years of delay, the Bombay High Court has now made it possible to reconstruct a housing society in Bandra East. The Kherwadi-based Sukhsadan Cooperative Housing Society approached the high court earlier this year after the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) was requested by the resolution professional (RP) appointed by […]
BMC Unveils ₹500 Crore Plan for Parking and Office Space in Worli
In Worli, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) intends to destroy the material testing lab now occupying the aforementioned property and erect a 29-story parking and office structure at a cost of ₹519 crores. The site is situated at SK Ahire Marg, Worli, and spans 5,179.8 square meters. There will be 548 parking spaces spread across […]
Traffic Congestion Relieve: Bridge connecting Kandivali with the Western Express Highway Inaugurated
Piyush Goyal, a Mumbai North MP and union minister, officially opened the Akurli Bridge on Tuesday. This bridge is a crucial link in the western suburbs that connects Kandivali with the Western Express Highway (WEH). Authorities started working on this bridge’s construction in 2019. However, Goyal gave the authorities instructions to complete the building work […]