Mumbai: Following a recent official inspection of the Malabar Hill Reservoir (MHR), the BMC is considering the construction of two alternative water tanks before commencing repair work. The civic authorities are currently assessing the operational feasibility of these alternatives to ensure minimal environmental impact and optimal functionality.

Original Plan and Environmental Concerns

Following the recommendations of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, the BMC initially planned to construct a single alternative water tank with a capacity of 52 million litres per day (MLD).

To reduce environmental impact; particularly the felling of trees—residents of Malabar Hill proposed an alternative location for the project. The officials from the BMC’s waterworks department conducte

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