Minutes of CRZ Clearance proposals considered in 210th Meeting of SEIAA held on 1610.2020
Item no.21 Proposal No.:-NA Type of Project: CRZ Clearance Subject-CRZ Clearance for Proposed Reconstruction & Extension of Existing Storm Water Drain (SWD) Outfall at Janta colony, Worli Koliwada, G/S ward, Mumbai by MCGM MCZMA Deliberation — The MCGM officials presented the proposal before the Authority. The MCGM has proposed reconstruction & extension of existing SWD outfall at Janta colony, Worli koliwada, G/S ward, Mumbai to give relief to citizens / residents from flooding and to improve SWD network system in G/S ward. There are total 21 nos. of marine outfalls which needs reconstruction & extension due their current dilapidated conditions. The said outfalls are having length of around 12 to 19 meter. MCGM officials further informed that there are slums around the site and storm water gets flooded in the slums causing hardships to the local residents. Hence, reconstruction & extension of the existing outfalls is necessary to prevent the flood situation in the nearby surrounding locality. There are no mangroves in and around the site.
The Authority noted that as per approved CZMP of Greater Mumbai under CRZ Notification, 2011, the site is located in CRZ-I B area. It is further noted that as per para 3(v) of the CRZ Notification, 2011, Storm water drains and ancillary structures for pumping is a permissible activity form CRZ point of view. It is essential infrastructure facility as flood control measure for the residents of the Worli Koliwada and its surrounding locality.
The Authority further noted that as per amended CRZ Notification dated 28th November, 2014 published by MoEF, For the projects specified under 4(i)(except with respect to item (d) thereof relating to building projects with less than 20,000 sqm of built up area) and for the projects not attracting EIA Notification, 2006, clearance from SEIAA is required based on the recommendation from MCZMA.
Recommendations of MCZMA- The Authority decided to recommend the proposal to SE1AA subject to following conditions: 1. The proposed reconstruction should be carried out strictly as per the provisions of CRZ Notification, 2011 (as amended from time to time) and guidelines/ clarifications given by MoEF from time to time. 2. Debris generated during the project activity should not be dumped in CRZ area. It should be processed scientifically at a designated place.