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Mulund Dumping Ground Transformation: Golf Course or Urban Forest?
29 May
Summary
- 64 acres of Mulund dumping ground will open for public use by year-end.
- A golf course is proposed to avoid digging and manage methane gas risks.
- Residents advocate for an urban forest to reclaim lost green spaces.
By the close of 2026, 64 acres of Mumbai's Mulund dumping ground will transition from waste management to public access. This significant parcel of land, situated between Thane creek's mangroves and the Eastern Express Highway, is attracting considerable commercial interest. Remediation efforts are nearing completion, with the BMC confirming the dumping ground's closure by December 2026.
Local legislator Mihir Kotecha is championing the development of a golf course, citing it as an ideal solution that avoids disruptive digging and manages the inherent methane gas risks. Professional Golf Tour of India has been permitted to survey the site. However, this proposal faces opposition from residents who believe the land presents a vital opportunity to create an urban forest, thereby restoring Mumbai's diminishing green cover.
The company responsible for processing the legacy waste, Bio Mining India Pvt Ltd, reports 90% completion, having processed 6 million tonnes of the estimated 7 million tonnes. The site's transformation from a waste management facility to a potential public amenity underscores a broader debate on urban land use and environmental restoration in Mumbai.
