The civic body plans to develop the space below the BKC-Chunabhatti connector, near Prem Nagar at Dharavi into a play area and recreational space. Once completed, the green zone will be the largest such space in Dharavi, a sprawling slum pocket, said BMC officials. It will be spread over 87,000 square feet and will cost about Rs 1.6 crore.

The recreational area will have a 400-metre jogging track apart from a playground that will come up on an adjoining vacant plot. There will be an open gym and a kids’ play area. The BMC has already floated tenders for the project and work is expected to be completed in six months.