Anti-bird disc, PVC net to help MMRDA keep birds at bay

In 2014, an incident of bird hit was reported on the 11.04-km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro line, near Asalfa station. File pic

To prevent instances of bird hits, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has invited tenders for supply and installation of the anti-bird disc and anti-bird nesting PVC net on Metro line 7 section between Ovaripada-Gundavali.

MMRDA is constructing the Dahisar to Andheri Metro line 7.

The authority has raised concern as the increasing number of pigeons, crows, black-shouldered kites can prove to be a hindrance for the upcoming infrastructure projects.

"To prevent bird hit incidents which can disrupt the operations of metro rail, we will install anti-bird disc and anti-bird nesting PVC net in Metro-7 along the entire stretch," said Metropolitan Commissioner SVR Srinivas.

In 2014, an incident of bird hit was reported on the 11.04-km Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar Metro line, near Asalfa station. In 2019, a similar incident was reported between Ghatkopar and Jagruti Nagar metro stations.

The anti-bird disc, which is said to be a bird repellent, is installed close to OHE cantilevers in metros and railways at various locations in the country.

MMRDA plans to install anti-bird nets along the Metro corridor, as these help in keeping the birds away.