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BMC hires IIT-Roorkee to review new Malabar Hill reservoir plans

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation plans to hire IIT-Roorkee to review designs for a new reservoir at Malabar Hill following previous controversy over demolition plans.

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  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is seeking to pay IIT-Roorkee to independently evaluate the designs for a new water reservoir at Malabar Hill.
  • This decision follows past public pushback regarding the proposed demolition and reconstruction of the existing century-old facility, which environmentalists and residents opposed due to concerns over tree removal.
  • The new plan involves constructing a three-tier reservoir on an adjacent site to address water supply needs while minimizing environmental impact.

What to watch next

  • Approval of the proposal by the BMC Standing Committee on September 23.
  • Outcome of the technical review conducted by IIT-Roorkee on the new design plans.
  • Potential impact on the existing water supply infrastructure during the construction of the alternative reservoir.

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Named India · IN-MH · Malabar Hill · Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation · IIT Roorkee · Pednekar Associates

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