Gargai Dam so as to add 440 MLD to Mumbai’s water provide; tenders possible quickly with key approvals pending | File Photo
Mumbai, Dec 06: Ahead of the upcoming BMC elections, the civic physique is gearing as much as take the ultimate step towards launching its bold Gargai Dam mission. Although key approvals from the National Wildlife Board and the Forest Department are nonetheless awaited, the BMC is more likely to invite tenders for the mission within the coming week. The Gargai mission, Mumbai’s eighth dam, will add 440 million litres of water per day (MLD) to the town’s water provide.
City Faces 500 MLD Shortfall Despite Supply From Seven Existing Lakes
Mumbai at the moment receives round 4,000 MLD of consuming water from seven lakes however nonetheless faces a shortfall of about 500 MLD. The seventh dam, the Middle Vaitarna, was constructed by the BMC in 2014 in Mokhada, Thane district.
The long-delayed Gargai Dam mission, placed on maintain throughout the Mahavikas Aghadi authorities, is now set to maneuver ahead. With BMC elections approaching, the Mahayuti authorities directed the BMC to situation tenders and fast-track the mission, however the civic physique has struggled to accumulate land for compensatory afforestation.
Tenders Likely Next Week; Clearances Awaited
“We have secured all crucial clearances, together with the latest nod from the State Wildlife Board. Clearances from the National Wildlife Board and the Forest Department are nonetheless pending. In addition, land in Hingoli district will probably be acquired for compensatory afforestation. The tender for the mission will probably be issued subsequent week, and the chosen contractor will probably be accountable for acquiring any additional approvals,” stated a senior civic official.
Project to Affect 6 Villages in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
The proposed Gargai Dam within the Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary will occupy 658 hectares of forest land. Two villages — Ogda and Khodada — will probably be totally submerged, whereas Pachghar, Tilmal, Phanasgaon and Amle will probably be partially affected. Project-affected individuals (PAPs) will probably be relocated to 400 hectares of Forest Development Corporation land in Devli taluka, Palghar district.
Nearly three lakh timber are anticipated to be cleared, with compensatory afforestation deliberate on 400 hectares in Chandrapur and 110 hectares in Hingoli, leaving a shortfall of 148 hectares.
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Rs 3,105-Crore Project Includes Tunnel to Modak Sagar Dam
As a part of the mission, a one-kilometre-long tunnel will probably be constructed to attach the Gargai Dam to the Modak Sagar Dam, situated to its south, which is among the present sources supplying water to Mumbai. The mission is estimated to value Rs 3,105 crore, with the BMC allocating Rs 35.51 crore for it within the 2025–26 monetary yr.
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