Mumbai: BMC Constructs Over 6,700 Flats for Project-Affected Families in Mulund; Grass Restoration Underway at Shivaji Park

Mumbai, 13 June 2025: In a major push to provide housing for project-affected families, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is constructing 6,731 residential units across five high-rise buildings in Mulund. Spread across approximately 30,954 square metres, the development includes four buildings of ground plus 22 floors and one ground plus 25-floor tower.

To monitor progress, BMC Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani visited the construction site on Thursday. During his review, he stressed the importance of completing the project within the set timeline to ensure timely handover of homes to eligible beneficiaries. He also instructed officials and contractors to expedite the provision of all essential amenities, including proper infrastructure and safety measures, before the project is completed.

Accompanying Gagrani were Deputy Commissioner (Reforms) Sanjog Kabre, along with other senior civic officials and representatives from the construction companies overseeing the work.

The BMC also shared updates via a post on social media platform X, highlighting key project statistics, including the number of flats, total area under construction, and a photo showcasing the current progress at the Mulund site.

Meanwhile, in another civic initiative, BMC has begun testing grass growth in Shivaji Park, following the removal of red soil—a move that earlier drew public concern due to increased dust and potential health risks for senior citizens and athletes frequenting the area.

Acting on directives from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), the civic body has been instructed to complete grass restoration efforts before the onset of the monsoon. A contractor appointed by the BMC has started planting five varieties of grass across a 200 sq m patch at Nana Nani Park, as part of an experimental phase to determine which type is most effective in binding the soil and minimizing pollution.

These parallel initiatives reflect BMC’s ongoing efforts to both rehabilitate displaced citizens through quality housing and address environmental health concerns in public spaces.