Bombay HC Clears Versova-Madh Island Bridge, Allows Removal Of 1,237 Mangroves With Safeguards
The Bombay High Court has allowed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to remove 1,237 mangroves for the construction of the proposed Versova-Madh Island bridge, subject to a set of environmental safeguards and compensatory plantation measures. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna passed the order on September 17, 2026. The […]
Bandra To Get Sea-Facing Viewing Deck Above New Sewage Treatment Plant
Mumbai’s Bandra is set to add a new public attraction along its waterfront, with a panoramic viewing gallery being developed as part of a major sewage treatment facility under Stage II of the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project. The viewing deck will form part of the Bandra Wastewater Treatment Facility rather than operate as an independent […]
MMRDA Applies For CRZ Clearance For Rs 5,140 Crore Thane Coastal Road Phase II
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has submitted an application to the State Coastal Zone Management Authority seeking Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the proposed Rs 5,140.92-crore Thane Coastal Road Phase II project. The 7.13-km corridor requires environmental approval as its alignment passes through ecologically sensitive areas, including mangrove zones and the Eco-Sensitive […]
Radio Club Jetty Project To Resume As Maharashtra Maritime Board Appoints New Contractor
Construction of the long-delayed Radio Club Jetty project in south Mumbai is set to resume after the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) appointed a new contractor to complete the remaining work. The project had remained stalled for more than three months after the previous contractor was removed for failing to meet construction deadlines. According to officials, […]
Uttan-Virar Sea Link Gets CRZ Nod, Paving Way For Eco-Sensitive Coastal Connectivity
July 30, 2025: In a major boost to Mumbai’s coastal infrastructure, the proposed Uttan-Virar sea bridge has received crucial Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). This approval allows the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to move forward with groundwork on the ambitious project. Spanning 42.75 km across […]
Versova-Bandra Sea Link Construction Raises Alarm Among Mumbai Fisherfolk
July 25, 2025: As construction on the Versova-Bandra Sea Link (VBSL) progresses, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has issued a public notice inviting applications for compensation from fisherfolk whose livelihoods are likely to be disrupted by the project. Fishing activity across six coastal villages is expected to be impacted. The MSRDC has set […]
Bombay High Court Approves Rs 229-Crore Gateway Jetty Project With Environmental Safeguards
July 16, 2025: The Bombay High Court has cleared the Maharashtra government’s Rs 229-crore Gateway Jetty project near the historic Gateway of India, dismissing three petitions that raised environmental and heritage concerns. With this verdict, the state can move forward with the Maharashtra Maritime Board’s marine passenger terminal plan. The proposed jetty will occupy nearly […]
Colaba Jetty Construction To Continue As SC Refuses Stay
June 11, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a petition challenging the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal building at Radio Club in Colaba, Mumbai. The petition, filed by the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association and others, raised concerns about the potential impact on the area’s heritage character […]
Colaba Residents Oppose Jetty Near Gateway Of India
A wave of opposition is rising in Mumbai’s Colaba neighbourhood as residents strongly object to the construction of a proposed ₹229 crore passenger jetty near the iconic Gateway of India. Locals have voiced serious concerns over increasing traffic congestion, environmental risks, and the obstruction of historic views. Despite Ports and Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane performing […]