'Mumbai Metro 3 Is Phenomenal': Somaliland Ambassador Lee Kuan Yimby Praises Aqua Line & City’s Infrastructure, Flags Cleanliness & Waterfront Concerns
Mumbai: Mumbai’s infrastructure development, particularly the Metro 3 Aqua Line, has received praise from Somaliland Ambassador Lee Kuan Yimby, who described the recently visited city’s metro network as 'phenomenal' while raising concerns over cleanliness, sanitation and the condition of its waterfronts. Lee Kuan Yimby, who describes himself as a 'High Trust Society Planner,' holds a PhD from Lee…
Mumbai's Metro 3 Aqua Line has impressed Somaliland Ambassador Lee Kuan Yimby, who described the city's new metro network as "phenomenal." However, the ambassador raised concerns about the city's cleanliness, sanitation, and waterfront issues. Lee, a volunteer ambassador to the Republic of Somaliland, praised the progress India has made in infrastructure development but acknowledged significant challenges remain in basic cleanliness and waste management.
He criticized the condition of Mumbai's beaches, which are marred by garbage and contaminated water, and highlighted the underutilization of the city's waterfront. Lee emphasized that the waste and sewage issues are not limited to individual littering but reflect decades of inadequate waste collection, sewage treatment, and enforcement.
He suggested creating paid employment opportunities for people to collect waste, clear drains, and maintain public spaces, supported by proper equipment and infrastructure. Lee also expressed optimism about Mumbai's potential to develop one of the greatest waterfronts in the world, but noted that the city's coastline currently feels neglected due to sewage and garbage problems.
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