India News : The Adani Group has been awarded the contract for the third phase of the Mithi River Redevelopment Project, a major urban infrastructure initiative undertaken by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The tender process has been completed, and the cost of this phase is estimated at ₹1,700 crore.
According to officials, Adani Group had submitted a bid 7.7% higher than the estimated project cost. After negotiations, the company agreed to take up the work for an additional ₹100 crore, following which BMC approved the contract. With the implementation of the election code of conduct approaching, the civic body is preparing to issue the work order and begin construction at the earliest.
Key Components of Phase 3 Work
The third phase of the redevelopment project covers the stretch from CST Road, Kurla, to Mahim Causeway. Major components of this phase include:
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Construction of a protection wall along the river
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Development of a service road
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Installation of a modern sewer line
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Multiple structural upgrades to improve water flow and reduce flooding
The Mithi River redevelopment work was initiated by BMC in 2019, planned across four phases. However, the third phase had been stuck at the tender level for several years, causing delays in the overall river-cleaning and flood-mitigation efforts.
With the tender now finalized, officials are confident that the project will progress quickly. They added that the redevelopment will not only strengthen the riverbanks but also enhance surrounding infrastructure, improve traffic movement, and reduce flood risks in the area.
Urban planners believe that with a major corporate group like Adani undertaking the work, the pace and quality of construction are likely to improve significantly. Once the work order is issued, BMC aims to begin on-ground activity immediately, well before the model code of conduct comes into effect.
The Mithi River project has long been considered crucial for Mumbai’s monsoon management, and authorities hope that the completion of Phase 3 will mark a major step toward resolving the city’s perennial flooding issues.
