BMC Procures 1,000 Tonnes Cold Mix For ₹2.25 Crore

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been forced to procure 1,000 metric tonnes of cold mix from a private contractor at a cost of around ₹2.25 crore. This decision comes after the BMC leased out its Worli asphalt plant, where the material was previously produced in-house.

The BMC has proposed a six-month contract with Mittal Petro Pharma Chem to supply cold-mix material to all 26 civic administrative wards for quick pothole repairs. The material will be supplied as required during the monsoon to ensure uninterrupted pothole-filling operations.

According to civic officials, the BMC had been producing cold mix at its Worli batch-mix plant and supplying it to all civic wards until March 2026. Production was stopped in April 2026 as the civic body initiated the process of leasing out the plant premises. With in-house production halted, the BMC floated a tender to appoint a private contractor for a six-month supply.

Given the urgency, the concerned Chief Engineer has authorised procurement of up to ₹50 lakh pending the completion of the tender process. The BMC's decision to rely on private procurement is a temporary measure to tackle potholes during the monsoon season.

Meanwhile, the BMC has attributed a sharp decline in pothole repair expenditure to its ongoing road concretisation drive. Spending on pothole repairs has fallen from ₹89 crore last year to ₹42 crore this year. The civic body is undertaking large-scale road concretisation across the city under its ambitious 'Pothole-Free Mumbai' initiative.

The BMC aims to complete Phase I of the road concretisation project by December 12, 2026, and Phase II by May 2027. The project seeks to reduce the recurring monsoon pothole problem in the city. With the monsoon season underway, the BMC is working to ensure that the city's roads are maintained and potholes are filled promptly.

The BMC's road concretisation drive is a long-term solution to the city's pothole problem. By concretising roads, the civic body hopes to reduce the need for frequent repairs and make the city's roads more durable. The project is a significant investment in the city's infrastructure and is expected to have a positive impact on the quality of life for Mumbai's residents.

In conclusion, the BMC's decision to procure cold mix from a private contractor is a temporary measure to tackle potholes during the monsoon season. The civic body's long-term solution to the problem is its road concretisation drive, which aims to make the city's roads more durable and reduce the need for frequent repairs.

The BMC's efforts to maintain the city's roads and fill potholes promptly are crucial to ensuring the safety and convenience of Mumbai's residents. As the city navigates the monsoon season, the BMC's road concretisation drive and private procurement of cold mix are essential to keeping the city's roads in good condition.

The success of the BMC's road concretisation drive will depend on the timely completion of the project and the quality of the work. The civic body must ensure that the project is completed on schedule and that the roads are concretised to a high standard. If the project is successful, it will have a significant positive impact on the city's infrastructure and the quality of life for Mumbai's residents.