Actual work of Mumbai Coastal Road Southern Part to commence in October
- Mumbai Coastal Road, Southern Part
- Estimated construction cost: Rs 15,000 crore (29.20 km)
- Execution period: 48 months (For the southern part)
“The Mumbai Coastal Road is a first-of-its-kind mega project of roads on reclamation in India,” says Dr Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). Tenders have already been invited for the southern part of the project on EPC basis, estimated at Rs 5,303 crore, and actual work is proposed to commence in October this year. “We are in the main process of tendering. The RFQ for shortlisting bidders for the southern part has been published. Also, tenders for project management consultants have been invited. Both will be shortlisted by the end of April 2017. We have appointed the general consultant and are in the process of RFP.”
The proposed project involves the construction of a combination of land-filled roads (on reclaimed areas), bridge, tunnels, road on stilts over mangrove areas, interchanges, culverts, pedestrian underpasses and foot-over-bridges.
On approvals received for the project, Mukherjee adds, “Several NOCs and clearances of from the Centre and state have been sought. We have received most of the clearances and NOCs from Maharashtra Maritime Board, Public Works Department, Indian Navy, Coastguard, Harbour Engineer, Mumbai Heritage Committee, Fisheries Department and the High Power Committee, for example.” The proposal for the southern part of the Coastal Road for CRZ clearance has been recommended by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) to the Ministry of Environment And Forest (MoEF), and has been considered positively on its merits by the Government of India.
Vedanta Aluminium Uses 1.57 bn Units of Green Energy in FY25
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, recently reported consumption of 1.57 billion units of renewable energy in FY25, marking a significant milestone in its 2030 decarbonisation roadmap. The company also achieved an 8.96 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity compared to FY21, reinforcing its leadership in India’s low-carbon manufacturing transition. During FY25, Vedanta Aluminium expanded its renewable energy portfolio through long-term power purchase agreements, strengthening its strategy to source nearly 1,500 MW of renewable power over the lon..
Oberoi Group to Develop Luxury Resort at Makaibari Tea Estate
EIH Limited, the flagship company of The Oberoi Group, has announced the signing of a management agreement to develop an Oberoi luxury resort at the iconic Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling. The project marks a key milestone in the Group’s long-term strategy of creating distinctive hospitality experiences in rare and environmentally significant locations. Established in 1859, Makaibari is one of the world’s oldest tea estates and is globally recognised for its Himalayan landscape, primary forests and exceptional biodiversity. Spread across 1,236 acres, the estate houses one of the world..
GHV Infra Secures Rs 1.09 Bn EPC Order in Jamshedpur
GHV Infra Projects Ltd, a fast-growing EPC company in India’s infrastructure and construction sector, has recently secured a Rs 1.09 billion work order in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Awarded by a reputed group entity, the contract covers end-to-end civil construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, along with high-quality finishing works for a large building development. The project will be executed over a 30-month period, with defined benchmarks for quality, safety and timely delivery. The order strengthens GHV Infra’s footprint in Jamshedpur, a key industrial hub known fo..
Latest Updates
