Central Park at Racecourse to redefine city's urban green space

The 295-acre project is designed by renowned architect Hafeez Contractor; no concrete construction at the location

- Ravikiran Deshmukh

Mumbai is poised for a major urban transformation with plans for a 125-acre, worldclass Central Park at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

Announced on Monday by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, the ambitious project has been designed by renowned architect Hafeez Contractor. Shinde said an additional 170 acres of land reclaimed through the Coastal Road project would be integrated with the park, taking its total area to 295 acres.

"This is the biggest gift ever for Mumbaikars. There will be no concrete construction at this location," Shinde said. He added that Central Park would be directly connected to the Coastal Road through an underground passage. Shinde, who also heads the Urban Development Department (UDD), assured that the racecourse and its historical heritage would not be affected in any manner.

Key features

A world-class sports complex spread over 10 lakh square feet beneath the park