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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is preparing to present the INR 3,000 crore Gargai dam proposal to its civic standing committee for final approval. The 69 metre dam near Ogada village in Palghar district, along with a 2.2 metre tunnel to Modak Sagar reservoir, is expected to add 440 million litres per day to Mumbai's water supply, becoming the city's first new reservoir since Middle Vaitarna in 2014. Work is expected to start by March 2026, with completion targeted in 2029. The project includes village relocation, hydropower generation, and tree transplantation.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to present the Gargai dam project before its civic standing committee for final approval. This follows the tender floated earlier this year for constructing the 69 metre high dam near Ogada village in Wada taluka, Palghar district, along with a 2.2 metre diameter tunnel to carry water to the Modak Sagar reservoir. The Soma Consortium, which previously built the Middle Vaitarna dam on the Vaitarna river, emerged as the lowest bidder for the work. Advertisement
Once completed, the Gargai dam is expected to supply around 440 million litres of water daily, marking it as Mumbai's first new reservoir source since the commissioning of Middle Vaitarna in 2014. The civic body has planned project completion by 2029, coinciding with the next Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Officials indicated that construction work is likely to begin by March 2026, following tender formalities and necessary clearances.
The first year after issuing the work order will focus on securing permissions and setting up infrastructure for relocating six affected villages. Dam construction is planned for the second year, with electrical system installation scheduled for the third year. The project also includes a 1,200 kilowatt hydropower unit to partially offset energy costs during operation.
Environmental considerations form a major component of the project. Around 3 lakh trees will need to be transplanted across neighbouring villages, with compensatory afforestation proposed across 658 hectares in districts such as Washim, Chandrapur, and Hingoli. The project will directly impact two villages while four others will host relocated trees, ensuring ecological balance alongside urban water needs.
The Gargai dam project is part of BMC's broader strategy to strengthen Mumbai's water infrastructure, reduce dependence on older reservoirs, and meet growing water demands efficiently. The project's integration of village relocation, tree transplantation, and renewable energy demonstrates an effort to address both social and environmental responsibilities while enhancing long-term water security.
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