130 acres of reclaimed land, adjacent to the Coastal Road, is all set to undergo rigorous development in the coming months. The space spanning from Priyadarshini Park to Worli is now under the Reliance Foundation as part of the new Coastal Road garden project. Promising a “green lung for Mumbai,” this redevelopment could establish green spaces that the city desperately requires. The initiative was announced at the Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and is expected to cost around 400 crores.
New Coastal Road Garden
The Coastal Road gardens promise a space lush with trees and flowers, holding cycling paths, amphitheatres, plaza squares and walkways. “A ribbon of green will now hug our city’s edge; a space for every Mumbaikar to catch a breath of fresh air and enjoy magical sunsets by the sea,” states Nita Ambani. “This is a deeply personal project for me. It is about giving back to a city that has given so much to all Mumbaikars. And it is a responsibility we promise to fulfil with pride and purpose.”
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) entrusted Reliance Industries, as it was the only company capable of undertaking a large-scale redevelopment project, with the responsibility for the stretch of reclaimed land along the coastal project. Following, Nita Ambani states in the annual general meeting that “Reliance is proud and honoured to take up the responsibility of developing and caring for the new Coastal Road Gardens – a green lung for generations to come. Spanning 130 acres, the Coastal Road Gardens and adjoining promenade will be the first of its kind public space featuring walkways, cycling tracks, and plazas – with trees and flowers in abundance – taking people back to Nature.”