Exclusive | Mumbai: More trees might be saved at Malabar Hill reservoir

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Updated on: 18 July,2024 06:45 AM IST | Mumbai
Prajakta Kasale |

Size of extra tank required to repair 144-year-old reservoir shrinks further, meaning fewer trees may need to be cut

Members of the committee examining the reservoir on December 7, 2023. File pic

Key Highlights

BMC’s hydraulic study suggested that the new reservoir can be reduced to 34 million litres
Smaller reservoir will occupy less space and ultimately require fewer trees to be cut down
The earlier plan had required the removal of over 389 trees

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