Mumbai: The Public Works Department (PWD) has issued an e-tender worth approximately Rs 33.5 crore for the construction of retaining and compound walls along the boundaries of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), a vital green lung of Mumbai. The tender was invited by the Executive Engineer, Public Works Special Project Division, Aarey, Goregaon.
According to the tender documents, the construction will cover multiple areas in the Malad and Mulund regions, including tribal settlements and urban pockets adjoining the national park. The project aims to prevent encroachments and improve boundary security around the ecologically sensitive zone.
The total estimated cost for the works is Rs 33.50. This includes: Rs 4.04 crore for compound walls in Appapada, Maheshwari Nagar, Adivasi Nagar, Kalimata Nagar, Savitribai Phule Nagar, and Krantinagar (Ganesh Chawl), as well as Damunagar in Akurli Niyatkshetr. Rs 9.07 crore for retaining and compound walls in Mulund from Ghatipada to Tarasingh Garden and further to Malbar Hill Society and Khindipada.
Rs 9.06 crore for compound walls in Pimpripada (Shantinagar), Banjaripada, Mavale Nagar, and surrounding areas in Malad Niyatkshetr. Rs 4.40 crore for additional retaining wall work from Shankar Tekdi to Amarnagar in Mulund. Rs 7.94 crore for reinforced concrete compound walls in Pachpakhadi, Varsave Gaon, Kashi Gaon, and Chena in the Yeur Range.
The tender schedule indicates that documents can be downloaded online till June 27. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2025.
As per a senior PWD official, this major infrastructure initiative is part of ongoing efforts to demarcate and protect SGNP from unauthorized development and habitat degradation, ensuring long-term conservation of one of Mumbai’s most crucial environmental assets.
Advocate Godfrey Pimenta, a local resident of Andheri and a well citizen activist has welcomed the move of PWD. He said, “the retaining wall construction along the boundary of National Park will help prevent encroachment which is rampant across the park boundary be it Mulund, Goregaon. The compound wall will keep a check on encroacher and also protect the wild life.”
