The Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) has announced plans to lease 28 plots covering over 217 acres along Mumbai’s eastern coast, including one in Alibag. The leases, to be offered for 30 years, are intended for commercial and industrial purposes only, to raise over ₹800 crore.
Key Locations Across Mumbai and Alibag
According to the port authority’s notice, the plots are spread across Wadala, Sewree, Reay Road, P’Dmello Road, Colaba, Fort, Mazgaon, Sassoon Dock, Mallet Bunder and Thal beach in Alibag. Of the 28 plots, 27 are in Mumbai and one is in Thal, Raigad district.
Expression of Interest Issued
The MbPA issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) on August 11, offering the 28 properties on 215 acres. The last date for submission is September 11. Only industrial and commercial uses will be permitted — no residential projects will be allowed.
Strategic Land Parcels on Offer
Some notable sites include:
Princess Dock: 22-hectare plot near the domestic cruise terminal.
Wadala: 29-acre site formerly occupied by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
Wadala Warehouse: 10-acre plot previously used by the Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Sewri Timber Pond: 25 acres of land.
Cargo Yard near MTHL: Strategically located close to the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.
The EOI also includes MbPA-owned buildings along the eastern waterfront.
Part of a Larger Eastern Waterfront Vision
The MbPA is among the largest landowners in Mumbai, alongside entities like the National Textiles Corporation, Central and Western Railways, and the state and central governments.
According to a report published in the Hindustan Times, in December 2018, the MbPA was designated as the Special Planning Authority (SPA) for developing the 966-hectare Eastern Waterfront. A draft development plan was released under then-chairperson Sanjay Bhatia, later finalised, but it has since been placed on hold.
