Need entire 27,000 sq.m for Worli Sewage Treatment Plant: BMC to Bombay High Court
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation informed Bombay High Court on April 10 that it needs the entire 27,000 square metre plot for Worli's Sewage Treatment Plant, not the previously approved 17,756 square metres. BMC cited future population growth and plans to treat 500 million litres daily by July 2027. The plant will handle sewage tertiary treatment and water reuse. The court scheduled further hearing for April 17 after seeking the petitioner's response.
Key Entities
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)Bombay High CourtWorli Sewage Treatment PlantSlum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA)Worli Urban Development Project LLPJustice Makarand S KarnikJustice Shriram M Modak