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The process of handing over part of the racecourse land to the (BMC) is in its final stages. The Royal Western India Turf Club will hand over a 120-acre plot to the BMC. Civic Chief Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the process of handing over the 120-acre plot is nearing completion.
“Yes, the process of handing over the plot is in its final stages,” said Gagrani. “We hope that the land transfer process will be completed in a few days. There are some pending formalities with the paperwork, which will be completed soon,” another official stated.
“There are plans to develop a multi-storey stable for horses and build a subway to connect the and the proposed racecourse park,” the official added. “This will be the only official garden. Additionally, we will relocate slum residents to nearby SRA projects,” the official further explained.
ADVERTISEMENT Shiv Sena (UBT) leader criticised the BJP-Shinde regime for attempting to take over open spaces, such as the racecourse and Wellington Club, for their favourite builders and contractors. “We will restore these areas to their natural state when we form the government soon and legally punish those who colluded to exploit the racecourse for personal gain,” Aaditya posted on X. Aditya also opposes theme parks and any construction above or below ground.
Pankaj Joshi, an urban planning expert and principal director of the , said, “In the 2034 development plan, the entire 227-acre racecourse plot is marked as open space. I.
