Mumbai: To curb water leakages and contamination, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) launched a series of new water tunnel projects in 2021–22. The Amar Mahal–Trombay tunnel, now in its final phase, is designed to reduce contamination, prevent leaks, and enhance water pressure. Once operational next month, it will greatly benefit areas such as Govandi, Mankhurd, Deonar, and Chembur.

The 5.5-km-long tunnel connecting Amar Mahal (Chembur) and the Trombay High-Level Reservoir has been constructed using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM). Excavation and RCC lining works have been fully completed, while the final stage of laying surface-level pipelines is currently underway.

Originally scheduled for completion by September 2025, the project is now expected to be finished by the end of N

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