Mumbaikars and nature lovers who have been eagerly waiting to witness the breathtaking view of the Gorai Creek from a watchtower erected in the creek, and to walk along a 740-metre-long boardwalk passing through the mangrove forest, will have to wait at least one more month. The opening of the Gorai mangrove park has been delayed as finishing work is still pending. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 33.43 crore, was initially expected to open on May 1.

An official from the Mangrove Cell of the Maharashtra Forest Department said, “The work on the ambitious mangrove park project at Gorai is progressing at a fast pace. Final touches are being given, and the installation of signage is also underway. If things proceed as planned, the entire work will be completed in a month’s time, following which the park will be opened to the public.”