Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials are reviewing progress on major infrastructure at the Bhandup Complex, which is central to Mumbai’s water supply. Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Ashwini Bhide visited the water treatment plant project and directed officials to ensure work is completed within the stipulated timeframe. The Bhandup Complex currently has two operational water treatment plants with a combined capacity of about 2,810 MLD and supplies treated water to large parts of the city. The civic body is replacing an existing facility commissioned in 1979 with a new state-of-the-art 2,000 million litres per day (MLD) water treatment plant on a 7.4-hectare site, with the project being executed by Welspun Enterprises and Veolia as the technology partner. The water plant project is discussed alongside BMC’s sewage treatment upgrade programme: the 215 MLD Bhandup Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is in its final phase and is expected to be commissioned by October 2026. The STP is designed to use primary, secondary and tertiary treatment to produce reclaimed water for non-potable uses, supported by related pipeline work for tertiary-treated water movement from Ghatkopar to Bhandup.
BMC inspects Bhandup projects: new 2,000 MLD water plant and near-completion 215 MLD STP
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials are reviewing progress on major infrastructure at the Bhandup Complex, which is central to Mumbai’s water supply. Municipal Commissioner and Administ...
- BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide inspects work at the Bhandup Complex and calls for timely completion of projects.
- A new 2,000 MLD water treatment plant is under construction at Bhandup to replace an older facility commissioned in 1979; it is on a 7.4-hectare site.
- The Bhandup Complex currently operates water treatment capacity of about 2,810 MLD through two plants (about 1,910 MLD and 900 MLD).
- BMC’s 215 MLD Bhandup Sewage Treatment Plant is in the final phase and is expected to be commissioned by October 2026.
- The Bhandup STP is planned to produce reclaimed water using primary, secondary and tertiary treatment for non-potable uses, with supporting tertiary-water pipeline work from Ghatkopar.
Mumbai, June 18: The BMC's 215 million litres daily (MLD) Bhandup Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), one of seven being built under the city's sewage treatment upgrade programme, is in its final phase and is slated for commissioning by October 2026. The plant will use advanced primary, secondary and tertiary treatment to generate reclaimed water for industrial use, gardening, construction and other non-potable purposes, reducing dependence on freshwater sources, a civic official said.As Mumbai battles a water crisis amid the delayed monsoon, lakhs of litres of potable water are still used daily for non-potable purposes such as bathing, washing and cleaning. The city's seven STPs will treat 2,464 MLD of sewage using secondary and tertiary technologies, with half of the treated water upgraded to tertiary standards for reuse, reducing dependence on freshwater and curbing pollution in creeks, rivers and the Arabian Sea.बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका भांडुप संकुल येथे २ हजार दशलक्ष लिटर क्षमतेचे नवीन जलशुद्धीकरण केंद्र उभारत आहे. महानगरपालिका आयुक्त श्रीमती अश्विनी भिडे यांनी आज सकाळी प्रकल्पस्थळास भेट देऊन पाहणी केली. विहित मुदतीत प्रकल्पाची कामे पूर्ण करावीत, असे निर्देश श्रीमती भिडे यांनी दिले.… pic.twitter.com/TMR0PnHOMN— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 17, 2026While work on all seven STPs is currently underway, the Bhandup STP is set to be commissioned within the next three months. Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide inspected the project on Wednesday.Advanced treatment to produce reclaimed water"The plant will use advanced treatment technology to produce high-quality reclaimed water for industrial use, public sanitation, construction and other non-potable purposes, reducing pressure on natural water resources. It will also ensure scientific sludge treatment, curb water pollution and strengthen Mumbai's sewage treatment capacity, while promoting environmental sustainability and public health," said Bhide.Construction work is also underway for a pipeline to transport tertiary-treated water from the Ghatkopar STP to the Bhandup STP and onward to the Bhandup complex.Sewage treatment upgrade project sees cost escalationThe ambitious project to upgrade seven STPs—stalled for nearly two decades—was awarded in May 2022 at a cost of Rs 25,963 crore. However, delays on multiple fronts and a 6% increase in GST have pushed the project cost to Rs 27,309.83 crore.Also Watch: Mumbai: BMC Comissioner Ashwini Bhide Inspects New Water Treatment Plant Project In Bhandup, Stresses Timely CompletionNew 2,000 MLD water treatment plant under constructionMeanwhile, Bhide also reviewed the construction of the new water treatment plant at the Bhandup complex. The existing plant, commissioned in 1979, has outlived its operational lifespan and is being replaced with a state-of-the-art 2,000 MLD facility on a 7.4-hectare site.The Rs 4,124-crore project, being executed by Welspun Enterprises with Veolia as the technology partner, is slated for commissioning by July 2028.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
14 hours agoMumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is moving ahead with the construction of a new water treatment plant with a capacity of 2,000 million litres per day (MLD) at its Bhandup Complex, one of the city's most critical water infrastructure hubs. Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Ashwini Bhide on Wednesday visited the project site to review the progress of the ongoing work and directed officials to ensure that the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe.According to a tweet by 'MyBMC', the Bhandup Complex plays a pivotal role in Mumbai's water supply network and is home to Asia's largest water treatment facility. At present, the complex has a combined water treatment capacity of 2,810 MLD through two operational treatment plants with capacities of approximately 1,910 MLD and 900 MLD respectively. Water treated at the facility is supplied to a large part of Mumbai, catering to the needs of millions of residents across the city.बृहन्मुंबई महानगरपालिका भांडुप संकुल येथे २ हजार दशलक्ष लिटर क्षमतेचे नवीन जलशुद्धीकरण केंद्र उभारत आहे. महानगरपालिका आयुक्त श्रीमती अश्विनी भिडे यांनी आज सकाळी प्रकल्पस्थळास भेट देऊन पाहणी केली. विहित मुदतीत प्रकल्पाची कामे पूर्ण करावीत, असे निर्देश श्रीमती भिडे यांनी दिले.… pic.twitter.com/TMR0PnHOMN— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 17, 2026 With Mumbai's water demand steadily increasing due to population growth and urban expansion, the civic body has undertaken the construction of an additional water treatment plant with a capacity of 2,000 MLD at the Bhandup Complex. Preliminary works for the ambitious project are currently underway.During her inspection, Bhide reviewed various aspects of the project and assessed the pace of work being carried out at the site. Stressing the importance of completing the project on schedule, she instructed officials to accelerate the ongoing work by deploying additional manpower and machinery wherever necessary.The Municipal Commissioner also emphasised the need for meticulous planning in carrying out large-scale excavation activities associated with the project. She directed officials to ensure that excavation work is undertaken efficiently and that a proper mechanism is put in place for the transportation and disposal of debris generated during the construction process.Mumbai To Get New 910 MLD Water Treatment Plant At Panjarapur To Boost InfrastructureThe proposed facility is expected to significantly strengthen Mumbai's water treatment infrastructure and help the civic body meet the city's future water requirements more effectively. Once completed, the new plant will substantially augment the existing treatment capacity at the Bhandup Complex, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of water supply across Mumbai.Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijit Bangar, Deputy Commissioner from the Commissioner's Office Prashant Gaikwad, Deputy Commissioner (Special Engineering) Purushottam Malvade, Chief Engineer (Water Supply Projects) Chandrakant Chaudhary and other concerned officials were present during the inspection.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/
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