The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited bids for constructing a depot for Metro 9 in Dongri village, Bhayander, on a 59.7-hectare government-owned plot. Costing around INR 626 crore, the depot will take 52 months to complete with 40 stabling lines and will serve Metro 7A as well. Challenges in acquiring land led to relocating the depot from Morva, Raimurdhe, and Murdhe villages. Dongri's government-owned land eliminates acquisition costs but requires an additional expense of INR 250-300 crore to extend Metro 9 and add stations. Despite challenges, MMRDA is fast-tracking depot construction amid space constraints in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has issued bids for the construction of a depot for Metro 9 (Dahisar-Mira Bhayandar) on a 59.7-hectare government-owned plot in Dongri village near Bhayander. This depot will also serve Metro 7A (Andheri East-Terminal 2 airport), according to officials.
An MMRDA official stated that the depot's construction will span approximately 52 months with an estimated cost of INR 626 crore. The facility will feature a minimum of 40 stabling lines. In the interim, MMRDA will utilize the Charkop depot, currently in use for Metro 2A and 7 (Andheri West-Dahisar-Gundavali) services.
Officials noted that as Metro 7 is interconnected with 9, there are no anticipated operational challenges until the Dongri village depot is operational.
Initially, the depot was planned for land spanning Morva, Raimurdhe, and Murdhe villages. However, this proposal ran into problems because it was partially located in a no-development zone and partially in a residential zone. Local opposition also surfaced, as residents expressed worries about the impact on a 32-acre area and the possible relocation of approximately 547 families if the car shed and 100-foot road were constructed.
The decision to relocate the depot to Dongri village was made because the land there is government-owned, eliminating the need for acquisition costs. However, this decision will necessitate an extra expenditure of INR 250 crore-INR 300 crore to extend Metro 9 and construct one or two stations between Subhash Chandra Bose Ground and Uttan, as the Dongri site is approximately 5km from the originally proposed location.
Officials emphasized that all Metro depot projects are being expedited due to the scarcity of space in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
In summary, the MMRDA's recent tender announcement signifies progress towards the construction of a Metro 9 depot in Dongri village, addressing logistical challenges while aiming to meet the region's transportation needs efficiently.
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