BMC To Highlight Disaster Management Measures Taken For Coastal Road At G20's 2nd DRRWG Meet

Mumbai's Coastal Road will be part of deliberations at G20's 2nd Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting. BMC will highlight the disaster management measures taken for this project at the meeting.

Visual of construction being carried to build Mumbai's Coastal Road ( Image Source :PIB )

The Coastal Road which is one of the most significant upcoming infrastructure projects of Mumbai will be a part of discussions in the upcoming G-20 2nd Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRRWG) Meet scheduled to take place in Mumbai from May 23-25. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will highlight the disaster management measures taken for this project in front of the DRRWG delegates. The DRRWG's five key priorities are early warning, resilient infra, national response, building back better, and nature-based solutions, stated an official release from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The construction of the Coastal Road which is 10.5 kilometers long and stretches from the Southern Section from the Princess Street Flyover on Shyamaldas Gandhi Marg to the Worli side of the Worli Bandra Sea Link, is in full swing. Around 73.5 per cent of the total construction has been completed, stated the release. It will be an addition to Mumbai's 250 km road network.

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will highlight the disaster management measures taken for this project in front of the DRRWG delegates. The DRRWG's five key priorities are early warning, resilient infra, national response, building back better and nature-based solutions: MHA

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The project's Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs), BMC, Ashwini Bhide, stated that in addition to environmental compliances and public convenience, the project design has taken probable disasters into account. Approximately 15.60,770 square feet (14.50 hectares), or 13.6% of the project's total size, will be used to build a safety wall to fend against sea waves. The 8.5 km long sea wall is being constructed to prevent corrosion, soil erosion, and tidal impacts while promoting the growth of marine life.

She added that all necessary fire protection measures have been provided for in the project. The 2-kilometre-long twin tunnels are equipped with every fire safety feature.  The tunnels' Saccardo ventilation system will increase airflow and ventilation.

Bhide said, "The project has provided for all necessary fire protection measures."  The tunnels' Saccardo ventilation system will increase airflow and ventilation.

She further said, "When the floods and other related calamities were taken into account, the project provided an opportunity to enhance Mumbai's storm water drainage system. Every care is being taken throughout the construction phase to avert subsequent environmental damage. To prevent additional air pollution, the ready-mix concrete plants and casting yards are completely covered. In that area, parks will be built, to preserve the natural environment and enhancing the urban landscape."

From Worli to Haji Ali to Priyadarshini Park, an 8.5 km wide sidewalk would also contain cycling paths, open theatre, underground parking, and restrooms. Worli Sea Face in Mumbai will soon have a new look that is cozier and more environmentally sustainable than its current one.