Civic sources said PGTI will first run a geotechnical study of the dumpsite, testing soil toxins and methane emissions. The findings will decide whether a golf course can be built there. (File Photo)
IN A bid to facilitate work on a new water channel, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to impose 24-hour water cut across three wards of Mumbai between December 12 and December 13. Water supply will be suspended in K/East ward (eastern side of Andheri, Jogeshwari, Vile Parle), H/East ward (eastern side of Santacruz, Bandra including BKC) and G/North ward (Dadar, Mahim).
According to officials, largescale water channel connectivity work is slated to be undertaken in three wards of the city. Come December 12, work of connecting 1,800 mm-diameter channel from Tansa, 1,200 mm-diameter channel and 2,400 mm-diameter channel from Vaitarna and 1,500 mm-diameter channel in G/North will be taken up by the civic body.
The operation will be carried out over a 24-hour period commencing from 9 am on December 12 until 9 am on December 13. Owing to the works, water supply in parts of K/East, H/East and G/North wards will be suspended while some pockets of the eastern suburbs are slated to experience low pressure in water supply.
List of affected areas
1) G/North Ward:
Dharavi, Ganesh Mandir Road, Dilip Kadam Marg, Jasmine Mill Marg, Mahim Crossing, Labour Colony in Matunga, MG Marg, Sant Rohidas Marg, 90 feet road among others.
Nayonika Bose is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express’ Mumbai bureau. While in the early stages of her career, her focused reporting on local governance and community welfare already demonstrates clear Expertise and Trustworthiness in covering essential civic issues impacting Mumbai's residents.
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Civic Infrastructure: Reports on critical failures and initiatives related to public works, such as the recurring problem of unauthorized building collapses in Navi Mumbai, the construction of new infrastructure projects (like the Dahisar-Bhayandar Link Road and the Mahalaxmi cable-stayed bridge), and the maintenance of essential city services (e.g., manhole cover theft).
Urban Governance & Crisis Management: Provides detailed coverage of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) response to major crises, particularly during the monsoon (e.g., heavy rainfall, water cuts, and public health concerns like dengue and malaria) and large-scale public safety incidents (e.g., the hoarding collapse fallout).
Community Welfare & Rights: Reports on key social issues, including the financial aid scheme for persons with disabilities, the struggles of Mumbai's hawkers protesting eviction drives, and the dangers faced by workers due to the continuation of manual scavenging in water tanks.
Cultural & Heritage Reporting: Covers significant community stories, including the restoration of British-era fountains and the history of institutions like the 126-year-old Chinchpokli cemetery, showing a breadth of interest beyond pure administration.
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