Mumbai: Opening of watch tower that overlooks sea link at Mahim beach delayed by rain

MUMBAI: The rain in the city over the past few days has led to a delay in throwing open attractions — gym equipment and a watch tower — that has been put up at Mahim beach.
The eco-friendly gym equipment which has been brought to the beach, also called Mahim Retibunder, is still to be assembled, officials said, adding that the work should be completed by next week after which an inauguration will be held.
Assistant municipal commissioner of BMC’s G North ward, Kiran Dighavkar, said that the gym equipment have been selected in a manner that it is requires little maintenance. “Everything’s almost ready. Once the gym equipment is placed, we can throw the beach open to the public. It’s been delayed due to continuous showers over the past few days,” he said.
One highlight of the project is a watch tower that gives visitors an aerial view of Bandra-Worli sea link.
Locals said facilities should be such that people are encouraged to visit the beach regularly which would also help keep encroachers at bay . A resident who visited the place said that the BMC has currently taken over a small area for the revamp, but added that it’s a good start. Mahim resident Irfan Macchiwala said, “Mahim Retibuner is a large area which was earlier encroached upon. Though a small portion near Mahim Fort has been cleared and revamped, it’s a good start as BMC is already working on a project to connect Bandra and Mahim forts.”