BMC progresses on Mumbai's underground sewage tunnel for flood control
ROADS & HIGHWAYS

BMC progresses on Mumbai's underground sewage tunnel for flood control

In a significant development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) achieved a major milestone by successfully excavating a 1.8 km section of the underground sewage tunnel. This tunnel, part of the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project (MSDP), spans a total length of 6.7km and is being constructed beneath the Mithi River.

The primary objective behind the tunnel's construction is to enhance the Mithi River's carrying capacity and improve its water quality, ultimately contributing to the mitigation of floods in Mumbai.

This underground sewage tunnel will stretch from Bapat Nullah, near the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR), to the Dharavi sewage treatment plant. It will facilitate the transportation of approximately 168 million liters of contaminated water from various drains into the sewage treatment plant located in Dharavi.

Once the sewage is treated, it will be discharged into the creek at Mahim Nature Park, as stated by civic officials. The tunnel project has been divided into three phases, with mining operations commencing in November of the previous year. The completion of the entire project is anticipated by September 2025.

In a significant development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) achieved a major milestone by successfully excavating a 1.8 km section of the underground sewage tunnel. This tunnel, part of the Mumbai Sewage Disposal Project (MSDP), spans a total length of 6.7km and is being constructed beneath the Mithi River.The primary objective behind the tunnel's construction is to enhance the Mithi River's carrying capacity and improve its water quality, ultimately contributing to the mitigation of floods in Mumbai.This underground sewage tunnel will stretch from Bapat Nullah, near the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR), to the Dharavi sewage treatment plant. It will facilitate the transportation of approximately 168 million liters of contaminated water from various drains into the sewage treatment plant located in Dharavi.Once the sewage is treated, it will be discharged into the creek at Mahim Nature Park, as stated by civic officials. The tunnel project has been divided into three phases, with mining operations commencing in November of the previous year. The completion of the entire project is anticipated by September 2025.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Resources

Schindler named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026

Schindler has been named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026, a global ranking recognising companies for their workplace environments.Compiled by Forbes in partnership with Statista, the ranking is based on independent employee feedback, including whether employees would recommend their organisation to friends and family.The company said the recognition reflected its focus on creating a workplace where employees can develop their expertise and build careers. ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

India needs an export-execution mindset: Vishesh Jain

Interview with Vishesh Jain, Founder & CEO, EximpleWhat gaps in India’s global trade ecosystem led you to build Eximple, and what problem did you see businesses struggling with most?Eximple came out of a problem that all three founders had seen from different choke points in the trade ecosystem. India has millions of MSMEs and manufacturers, and many of them can make products that are genuinely competitive on quality. Yet only a small fraction is able to build meaningful international businesses. In our experience, the gap is usually not manufacturing capability; it is the ability to exe..

Next Story
Building Material

Nuvoco reports 13.5% revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. reported consolidated revenue of Rs 27.9 billion for Q2 FY27, up 13.5% year on year. Cement sales volume rose 9% to 4.7 million tonnes (MMT), while EBITDA increased 11% to Rs 4.11 billion.The company said it began its cement operations in 2014 with a 2.3 MMT per annum (MMTPA) operation at Nimbol. It now aims to reach 35 MMTPA of cement capacity by FY28, nearly 15 times its initial capacity. Its portfolio spans cement, ready-mix concrete and modern building materials.On sustainability and cost efficiency, Nuvoco partnered with CleanMax for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid re..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code