The centuries-old Mahim fort, which was completely encroached upon by hundreds of huts for decades, is finally free of illegal structures. The BMC launched the project to restore the fort to its former glory in November 2021 and the demolition of settlements at the site began in October 2022. Now, every hut has been razed and debris is being removed. The civic body will appoint a heritage consultant to come up with a detailed project report for the restoration of the ancient structure. The Mahim fort, along with its counterparts at Worli and Bandra, is historically significant. It is said to have been built in 1110 though it has been dilapidated for years.

The centuries-old structure housed 267 huts and approximately 3,000 residents