Mumbai: BMC's Malabar Hill Reservoir Project Faces Fresh Opposition Over Proposed Felling Of 84 Trees Near Hanging Garden
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) proposed alternative water reservoir at Malabar Hill has drawn criticism from residents and environmentalists after reports emerged that 84 trees would be felled as part of the project. Residents oppose tree felling BMC Tree Committee member Nilesh Baxi, who has opposed the project since 2023, said that the trees around Hanging Garden were…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to move forward with its proposed alternative water reservoir project at Malabar Hill, despite facing opposition from residents and environmentalists over the planned felling of 84 trees near the Hanging Garden. The revised plan reduces the number of affected trees compared to the original proposal submitted in 2023, which included the demolition of 189 trees and transplanting of 200 more, totaling 389 affected trees.
The civic body maintains that the project is essential to ensuring an uninterrupted water supply to South Mumbai.
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