BMC Approves 22.73 crore Chandivali Fire Station to Strengthen Emergency Services

New Chandivali Fire Station Approved to Improve Response Times Across Growing Mumbai Neighborhoods

Mumbai is moving forward with a major emergency infrastructure upgrade after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) approved a ₹22.73-crore (approximately $2.7 million) project to build a modern fire station in Chandivali.

The new facility will replace the current mini fire station and is designed to improve emergency response across fast-developing areas such as Chandivali, Powai, and nearby neighborhoods.

Full-Scale Fire Station Planned With Housing and Modern Support Facilities

The approved project includes the construction of a fully equipped fire station spread across a built-up area of 1,271.63 square meters.

The new complex will feature:

• A ground-plus-six-storey fire station building
• Residential quarters for fire officers and staff
• A dedicated ground-plus-four-storey drill tower for training
• Pump room and firefighting support systems
• Underground and overhead water storage tanks
• Rainwater harvesting infrastructure
• Additional operational facilities for emergency services

Construction work has been awarded to M.M. Enterprises and is expected to begin soon, with completion targeted within the next two years.

Faster Emergency Access for Chandivali, Powai, and Saki Naka

Currently, emergency fire services for Chandivali and Saki Naka are largely supported by fire stations located in Marol and Vikhroli. This often increases response time during critical situations, especially as residential towers and commercial developments continue to grow.

The new Chandivali fire station is expected to reduce travel time for emergency teams and improve public safety in one of Mumbai’s fastest-expanding urban zones.

Demand for Better Fire Infrastructure Grew After Major Powai Fire Incident

Calls for a dedicated fire station gained momentum following the tragic fire at Lake Lucerne tower in Powai on June 6, 2015.

The incident resulted in seven fatalities and left 28 people injured, raising concerns about emergency readiness in areas dominated by high-rise developments.

Despite rapid urban expansion over the years, Chandivali and Powai continued to depend on a smaller fire facility with limited infrastructure, fewer resources, and no dedicated fleet of fire engines.

Mumbai Faces Growing Pressure to Expand Fire Safety Network

Mumbai currently operates 35 fire stations, but officials estimate the city may require at least 60 additional stations to meet the demands of its growing population and increasingly complex urban environment.

Although land reservations for 26 new fire stations were included in Mumbai’s Development Plan 2014–2034, implementation has moved slowly due to land availability challenges.

With the city recording nearly 4,500 fire incidents annually, projects such as the Chandivali fire station are expected to play an important role in strengthening Mumbai’s emergency response system and urban resilience.