Mumbai: After strong opposition from local residents, the BMC has temporarily halted the planned concretisation work on two roads in the Pali Hill area of Bandra (West). Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani has instructed the road officials to carefully consider the resident's views and conduct a thorough evaluation based on their input before making any further decisions. A few days ago, the civic body faced strong resistance to the concretisation project on Bandra's Mount Mary and D B Road in Marine Drive.
The Pali Hill Residents Association (PHRA) has sent a letter to Gagrani, opposing the concretisation of Auxilium Convent Road and Dilip Kumar Lane. The letter states, "Auxilium Convent Lane is currently in good condition. This road is narrow and located at the end of the area, with minimal traffic. Moreover, there are fully grown trees along this road, which could be damaged during the concretisation work. At the end of this road, there is a primary school for girls, and the construction work could cause difficulties for their commuting. Additionally, elderly residents in the nearby buildings could face discomfort due to dust. One of the buildings on this road is set to undergo redevelopment soon, which will further increase challenges for local residents. Furthermore, in the event of emergencies such as fires or medical situations, residents could face significant difficulties."
Considering their request, Gagrani directed the road officials to listen to the concerns of the residents, draw appropriate conclusions based on their input, and make a decision regarding the concretisation in that particular area.
During the budget press conference, Gagrani acknowledged concerns raised by residents, stating, "Through media reports, we have become aware that there are some pockets of residents opposing the BMC's concretisation works. Should such complaints be formally submitted to us, we will reassess the necessity of the proposed works that are part of the larger mega concretisation project."
