Status: Not Approved
The final plan will be decided after consulting over 5,000 residents, the core group of residents spearheading the talks with MMRDA said.
At first glance, the options presented seem to be inconvenient and could cause air and noise pollution,” said a resident, speaking on condition of anonymity. HEAD: 24_Mum_MB_Mulla baug residents brace for pollution from borivali tunnel debris transport Mulla baug residents brace for pollution from borivali tunnel debris transport The options involve moving debris via elevated conveyor belts, routing the muck via dumpers passing through a dedicated corridor to the Ghodbunder Highway, or building an underground passage for muck transport to the tunnel’s extended stretch. “We’re not against the project, but the least we can expect is to protect our area’s environment.
Once residents agree and are convinced, it will be communicated to the MMRDA and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde ,” he said. However, Rakesh Modi, a coordinating member of the team spearheading talks with the agencies, clarified and allayed residents’ concerns, saying that the options balance residents’ concerns with the project’s progress. “No decision will be finalised without majority approval from residents.