Overview
- The joint venture of Adani Transport, Ashoka Buildcon and Akshaya emerged lowest for the ₹1,700 crore package after its quote was negotiated from 7.7% to 7.1% above the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation estimate.
- Hindustan Times reports the bid is under final evaluation, while The Indian Express reports a work order has been issued to the Adani-led SPV.
- The scaled-down phase focuses on flood control and sewage diversion with 18 flood-control gates, interceptors to divert dry-weather flows to Dharavi, a major pumping station near Mahim, new sewer lines, service roads and retaining walls.
- The BMC reissued the tender this year after earlier rounds drew little interest, cutting the cost from about ₹2,300–2,394 crore by dropping an 8.85 km promenade and reducing the number of floodgates.
- Opposition leaders allege eligibility tweaks favored the selected bidder, which civic officials deny, and the contract is structured as design-build-operate with 10 years of operation and maintenance.