Archive · 31 Jan 2026
BMC Plans Major Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The BMC is building a big new water cleaning plant in Bhandup, Mumbai.
It will be able to clean 2,000 million litres of water every day.
This new plant will replace an old one that has been working for 46 years.
The new plant is being built on a 7.4-hectare site.
The BMC is also making sure to plant new trees to make up for the ones that have to be cut down for the project.
The plant is expected to be finished by April 2029.
Additionally, the BMC is constructing an underground tunnel to carry treated water from Dharavi to Bhandup.
This tunnel will help transport 970 million litres of water daily.
The project involves upgrading seven sewage treatment plants to reduce pollution and make water safe for reuse.
The total cost of the project has increased due to delays and a rise in GST.
BMC is constructing a new 2,000 MLD water treatment plant at Bhandup Complex, Mumbai.
The project will replace the existing 46-year-old facility and enhance water treatment capacity.
The new plant is scheduled for completion by April 2029.
The Bhandup Complex currently has a total water treatment capacity of 2,810 MLD.
The project involves the felling of 1,235 trees, with 438 already replanted and 11,443 new trees to be planted as compensation.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Construction of a new 2,000 MLD water treatment plant and a 970 MLD underground tunnel
- When
- Completion scheduled for April 2029
- Where
- Bhandup Complex, Mumbai
- Why
- To replace the 46-year-old facility, enhance water treatment capacity, and strengthen Mumbai’s water reuse system
- Project Location
- Bhandup Complex, Mumbai
- Project Capacity
- 2,000 MLD
- Completion Date
- April 2029
- Current Facility Age
- 46 years
- Current Total Capacity
- 2,810 MLD
- Current Treatment
- 1,910 MLD and 900 MLD daily
- Project Site Area
- 7.4 hectares
- Trees to be Felled
- 1,235
- Trees Replanted
- 438
- Trees to be Compensated
- 835
- New Trees to be Planted
- 11,443
- Underground Tunnel Capacity
- 970 MLD
- Tunnel Length
- 11,610 metres
- Project Cost
- Rs 27,309.83 crore
- Initial Project Cost
- Rs 25,963 crore
- Cost Escalation
- 6% increase in GST
