The state government has given Rs 6 crore for improvement work at the famous Olympia race course in Matheran, but the former chairman of the Matheran Municipal Council has alleged that the work is threatening to destroy a surrounding wall. He claimed the work that started over two weeks back, poses a threat to the over century old stone wall which is a heritage Grade 1 structure. However, the chairman of the heritage committee said the structure — the race course which it surrounds - has been removed from the Grade 1 status.

The Olympia race course is a famous spot in Matheran and a favourite location of locals and tourists. On February 11, 2020, the Public Works Department had stated that the government has sanctioned Rs 6 crore for redevelopment of the Olympia ground which included carrying out civil and plumbing work.