Times of India: Mumbai: Sunday, 10Th August
2025.
BMC has not yet decided on a few of the key details regarding the use of a prime land parcel proposed to be used as open spaces along the coastal road. These details include its entry and exit points, parking facilities, washrooms, and operational timings, according to a Right to Information (RTI) reply.
Responding to an
application filed by Nigum Lakhani, a Breach Candy resident, the civic body
said that while the development and maintenance of the landscaped area was
allotted for 30 years extendable by another 30 years under mutually agreed
terms with a voluntary agency, other aspects remain undecided.
BMC in May this year appointed Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for developing the approximately 70 hectares of open space that was reclaimed along the coastal road. Civic officials estimate that even conservatively, a project of such a large scale may cost the appointed agency around Rs 1000 crores.
The RTI response also stated that suggestions from local residents have not yet been sought or considered on how the space should be developed. Plans and maps detailing the proposed design or layout for the site have not been prepared. The information was provided by the office of the chief engineer (Coastal Road).
The construction of the Mumbai coastal road project, which began around Nov 2018, was to be completed in Nov 2023, almost two years ago. However, delays like the COVID 19 -induced lockdown and a design change owing to resistance from Worli fisherfolk, pushed the deadline of the final leg of the project.
As of now, the entire coastal road project is yet to see full completion. The opening of the promenade is awaited as well.
According to an official, "There was a plan to open the promenade last week, as works on it were already completed." However, theywere not able to secure the chief minister's time to be present for the opening, the official added. About 4.5 km of the 7.5 km promenade may open, as some works are ongoing in the remaining stretch.
BMC has not yet decided on a few of the key details regarding the use of a prime land parcel proposed to be used as open spaces along the coastal road. These details include its entry and exit points, parking facilities, washrooms, and operational timings, according to a Right to Information (RTI) reply.
BMC in May this year appointed Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) for developing the approximately 70 hectares of open space that was reclaimed along the coastal road. Civic officials estimate that even conservatively, a project of such a large scale may cost the appointed agency around Rs 1000 crores.
The RTI response also stated that suggestions from local residents have not yet been sought or considered on how the space should be developed. Plans and maps detailing the proposed design or layout for the site have not been prepared. The information was provided by the office of the chief engineer (Coastal Road).
The construction of the Mumbai coastal road project, which began around Nov 2018, was to be completed in Nov 2023, almost two years ago. However, delays like the COVID 19 -induced lockdown and a design change owing to resistance from Worli fisherfolk, pushed the deadline of the final leg of the project.
As of now, the entire coastal road project is yet to see full completion. The opening of the promenade is awaited as well.
According to an official, "There was a plan to open the promenade last week, as works on it were already completed." However, theywere not able to secure the chief minister's time to be present for the opening, the official added. About 4.5 km of the 7.5 km promenade may open, as some works are ongoing in the remaining stretch.
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