BMC installing pumps to prevent water-logging on Coastal Road

11 Aug 2023 CW Team

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced its plan to place 25 high-powered dewatering pumps in various locations along the entire 10 km stretch of the upcoming Mumbai Coastal Road Project (MCRP).

The decision by the civic body comes in response to an incident that occurred two weeks ago when several areas in Marine Drive experienced waterlogging due to a blockage in a drainage outfall.

During the period of heavy rainfall between July 27 and 28, the city faced a situation where a stormwater outfall leading to the Arabian Sea became obstructed. This obstruction resulted from the accumulation of construction stones and slurry within the entrance of a drain near Patan Jain Road, close to Marine Lines, ultimately causing the waterlogging.

To address this issue, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had to employ cranes to remove the debris. Following this event, a team of officials from the Storm Water Drains (SWD) department conducted an inspection at the coastal road site. As a result of their findings, they instructed the MCRP officials to install dewatering pumps at 25 different locations.

According to the officials, the majority of these locations where the new pumps will be situated are currently undergoing drainage-related construction work. They have also emphasized that the current focus at the coastal road site is to expand the width of the drains being laid to ensure smoother water flow.

One official stated, "Dewatering pumps will be set up at various locations, including the area near Taraporwala Aquarium at Charni Road. These pumps will possess significant power and will enable us to redirect approximately 2,500 cubic metres of water in times of heavy rainfall."

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