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Mumbai’s Gargai dam project cleared, construction set to start

The BMC General Body has approved the Gargai dam project, paving the way for construction to begin. Aimed at boosting Mumbai’s water supply, the Rs 3,100 crore project is expected to be completed by 2028, with allied works finishing by 2030, pending key environmental clearances

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The proposed site of the Gargai dam project, in Palghar district. FILE PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The proposed site of the Gargai dam project, in Palghar district. FILE PIC/BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

With a deadline to complete the Gargai dam project by 2028-end, and complete all allied works by 2030, construction can finally begin as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) General Body approved the proposal on Thursday. The body, comprising the newly appointed 227 corporators, discussed the proposal for 90 minutes before it was passed on to the Mahayuti alliance which has a majority in the house.

Map/Suhas Kale
Map/Suhas Kale

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