Overview

• Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani inspected Shivaji Park on July 29 and assured residents that a permanent solution for red-soil dust will follow expert conclusions and ongoing citizen dialogue.
• The BMC is evaluating American Bermuda grass test plots installed in June under MPCB directives and an IIT-Bombay report to assess their effectiveness in curbing dust.
• Officials are consulting horticultural experts and local residents to finalize irrigation logistics and maintenance protocols for any turf-based dust mitigation.
• A comprehensive facelift plan includes upgraded pathways, enhanced lighting, reinforced seating and preservation of heritage features across the 28-acre park.
• The municipal commissioner also proposed integrating Mahim Fort into Mumbai’s tourism circuit through restoration and beautification efforts.