In a strategic drive to secure Navi Mumbai’s future water needs, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has launched an ambitious suite of infrastructure projects aimed at catering to the projected demand of 1,257 MLD by 2050.
Central to these efforts is the phased augmentation of the Hetawane Water Supply Scheme. To date, 41 percent of the new water treatment plant is complete, alongside 8.5 percent of the raw water tunnel and 25.7 percent of the pure water tunnel. CIDCO targets full operational status by June 2029, ensuring a steady supply while further works progress.
Looking beyond the near term, CIDCO is tapping new sources such as the Kondhane Dam on the Ulhas River. Initially designed to deliver 250 MLD—and scalable to 350 MLD—this project, together with the planned Balganga Dam, is slated for completion within the next four to five years.
In the interim, the Maharashtra government’s August 2020 approval to release an additional 120 MLD from the Hetawane Dam (at a cost of Rs 119.80 crore) has raised CIDCO’s allocation from Hetawane to 270 MLD. This boost not only bridges immediate supply gaps but also bolsters regional water security as Navi Mumbai continues its rapid urban expansion.
