Mumbai’s ₹3,000-Crore Water Tunnel Project Secures CRZ Approval for Efficient Supply
Mumbai Civic Update: BMC Gets CRZ Clearance For ₹3,000-Crore Dharavi-Bhandup Water Tunnel Project To Transport Treated Water
The BMC has received Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) approval for an 8.48-km, 2.7-metre-diameter tunnel to transport tertiary-treated water from the Dharavi Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) to the Bhandup Water Filtration Plant via the Ghatkopar WWTF.
Mumbai’s civic body has secured official approval for an 8.48-kilometre water tunnel to transport treated water across the city. The project, costing an estimated Rs 3,000 crore, will connect the Dharavi Wastewater Treatment Facility to the Bhandup Water Filtration Plant via Ghatkopar. Authorities aim to reduce water loss while improving supply efficiency in the region.
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) received Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) clearance for the water tunnel’s construction. Designed to carry 416 million litres per day (MLD) of tertiary-treated water, the 2.7-metre-diameter water tunnel will link key treatment sites. This initiative is part of a broader Rs 27,309-crore upgrade targeting seven sewage treatment plants (STPs) across the city.
The water tunnel’s construction marks a step toward better water management in Mumbai. Once operational, it will transport treated water efficiently while cutting down on losses. The project also aligns with the city’s long-term goal of securing a stable water supply for its growing population.
