BMC to Begin Tunnel Boring for Kasheli-Mulund Water Tunnel by September 2030 Target
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to start tunnel boring using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the 7.13-km Kasheli-Mulund water tunnel by September, aiming for completion by October 2030. This project, part of Mumbai's water infrastructure upgrade, seeks to reduce transmission losses and improve supply reliability by creating an underground corridor from the Bhatsa water system. Construction has progressed on shafts and tunnels at both ends, with officials emphasizing quality, safety, and adherence to timelines.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–65/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 22 Jul, 04:28 pm. Other outlets followed.