The Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link project has got a coastal regulation zone clearance from the ministry of environment and forest (MoEF). The state will now make another attempt to build the bridge. The MoEF cleared MMRDA’s MTHL proposal on July 19, 2013. The clearance is crucial, given the wetland between the two MTHL points - Sewri and Nhava that annually witnesses huge flocks of migratory birds.
Last year, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had applied for a fresh clearance from MoEF after the validity of the certificate obtained by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) expired. In 2005, MSRDC had received a nod for the 22 km sea link. As the validity is for five years, the development authority had to apply afresh.
Earlier this month, the MMRDA had saw a no-show from private firms to erect the bridge on a public-private partnership basis. MMRDA authorities then announced that they will start the process to get it constructed on a cash-contact basis and plan to push for the project to be declared as a ‘national project’.
An MMRDA official said, “The Centre could approve the proposal. So, at least half the cost will come from the Centre.” The MTHL is estimated to cost Rs.9,630 crore.
Last year, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had applied for a fresh clearance from MoEF after the validity of the certificate obtained by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) expired. In 2005, MSRDC had received a nod for the 22 km sea link. As the validity is for five years, the development authority had to apply afresh.
Earlier this month, the MMRDA had saw a no-show from private firms to erect the bridge on a public-private partnership basis. MMRDA authorities then announced that they will start the process to get it constructed on a cash-contact basis and plan to push for the project to be declared as a ‘national project’.
An MMRDA official said, “The Centre could approve the proposal. So, at least half the cost will come from the Centre.” The MTHL is estimated to cost Rs.9,630 crore.
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