Century Mill Workers Move Closer To Long-Awaited Redevelopment In Worli
After nearly two decades of uncertainty following the closure of Mumbai’s historic Century Mills, more than 650 families of former mill workers living in deteriorating tenements in Worli are expected to finally receive redevelopment relief. The redevelopment process has gained momentum after an 18-year legal dispute and a recent Supreme Court ruling in favour of […]
Mumbai Upgrades Urban Monitoring Infrastructure With Advanced AI Surveillance
Mumbai’s city-wide surveillance system is set to enter a new phase of expansion with the deployment of nearly 15,000 cameras across five zones as part of one of India’s largest urban surveillance upgrades. The initiative aims to enhance real-time monitoring, improve coordination between civic agencies, and strengthen public safety infrastructure across the city. The project […]
Mumbai’s Parking System Set For Digital Upgrade, Experts Stress Need For More Infrastructure
Mumbai’s long-standing parking crisis could soon witness a technology-driven transformation as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation moves ahead with its proposed smart parking initiative aimed at creating a citywide digital parking network. According to reports, the civic body is in the final stages of appointing a consultant for the project, which will allow motorists to check […]
Mumbai’s First Waste-To-Energy Plant At Deonar Nears Completion
Mumbai’s first large-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility at the Deonar Dumping Ground is approaching completion and is expected to become operational by the end of 2026, marking a major milestone in the city’s efforts to modernise solid waste management infrastructure. Developed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the project is designed to process nearly 600 tonnes […]
BMC Launches Ward-Wise Drive To Eliminate 147 Garbage Dumping Hotspots Across The City
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 147 garbage-vulnerable locations across Mumbai and initiated ward-level action plans to address persistent dumping issues through intensified clean-up operations, CCTV surveillance and stricter enforcement measures. The civic body said the campaign aims to tackle chronic waste accumulation in high-footfall areas and densely populated informal settlements where garbage collection […]
Mumbai’s Civic Administration Approves Reconstruction Of Oshiwara Bridge On New Link Road Over Safety Concerns
Mumbai’s civic administration is moving forward with the reconstruction of the ageing Oshiwara River bridge on New Link Road in Goregaon, amid rising concerns over the condition of older transport infrastructure across the city’s western suburbs. The proposed redevelopment project, estimated at nearly Rs 20 crore, is expected to be completed in phases over 18 […]
Mumbai Accelerates Upgrade Of Water Treatment Infrastructure
Mumbai is moving forward with a significant expansion and modernisation of its water treatment network through two large-scale purification projects at Bhandup and Panjrapur. The upcoming facilities are expected to transform the city’s potable water management system and support the drinking water needs of millions of residents over the coming decade. According to plans advanced […]
BMC Holds Back Cost Escalation For Goregaon Flyover Extension Project
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declined a proposal seeking approval for an additional Rs 7.9 crore in cost escalation for the Goregaon flyover extension project. The proposal was discussed during the standing committee meeting earlier this week. The extension involves the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover along SV Road, between Ram Mandir Road and Relief Road. […]
BMC Seeks Greater Corporator Involvement In Rs 17,000-Crore Road Concreting Drive Ahead Of Monsoon
With just 90 days left before the onset of the monsoon, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has called for increased involvement of elected representatives in its ongoing Rs 17,000-crore road concreting project. Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani chaired an administrative review on Wednesday, following the elections of Mumbai’s mayor and her deputy, and directed the administration […]
BMC Engineers Undergo IIT Bombay Training To Raise Standards Of Concrete Road Construction
In a move aimed at strengthening the quality and durability of Mumbai’s road network, engineers from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) participated in a one-day technical and brainstorming workshop at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Saturday. The initiative is part of the civic body’s broader effort to improve execution standards and ensure […]