MMRDA to Source 7 Lakh Litres Daily for Thane-Borivli Twin-Tunnel

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has initiated the Thane-Borivli twin-tunnel road project, seeking 7 lakh litres of water daily, as well as dedicated transport pathways and disposal sites for over 100 truckloads of excavated soil each day. These demands were presented in a recent coordination meeting with the Thane Municipal Corporation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the 13 km-long project, which aims to slash travel time between Thane and Borivli from 100 minutes to just 12 minutes. To achieve this, MMRDA requires significant resources, including water, transportation routes, and land for soil disposal, along with the relocation of utility lines and prompt land transfers.

Despite the project's ambitious goals, concerns have emerged regarding its impact on Thane's resources. Experts fear that the high water demand could worsen the city’s existing shortages, while the daily disposal of soil may strain available open spaces and increase traffic congestion.

In response, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao suggested solutions to address these challenges. He proposed using recycled sewage water from treatment plants to meet the project's water needs and plans to regulate truck movements to minimize traffic disruptions during peak hours.

The MMRDA's ambitious project promises to transform travel between Thane and Borivli, but careful resource management will be crucial to balancing development with the city's existing infrastructure and environmental concerns.

News by Rahul Yelligetti