Updated On: 10 July, 2024 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Maharashtra cabinet approves transfer of 120 acres for new public park; Mumbai’s green space to increase by nearly 300 acres

The remaining 91 acres have been leased to M/s Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd. Pic/Shadab Khan
Finally, 120 acres of Mahalaxmi Race Course land has been handed over to the BMC to develop a central park, along with 175 acres of open space for the Mumbai Coastal Road project. The Maharashtra cabinet on Monday approved a proposal by the BMC to take over 120 acres of the 211-acre Mahalaxmi Race Course. Mumbai’s existing green area of 3,917 acres will increase to 4,212 acres after developing the 300-acre land.