Excavation work for Bandra-Versova Sea Link has begun inside Nana-Nani Park in Versova (PIc/Madhulika Ram Kavattur)
Under the revised plan, the elevated road will now pass above Nana-Nani Park, with pillars being constructed inside the premises. The redesign came after protests in August 2025 against an earlier proposal that sought complete removal of the park (Pic/Madhulika Ram Kavattur)
The 20-plus-year-old public park, once facing total demolition, now stands at the centre of a scaled-back plan. Locals say the park has evolved into a vital community space and hope construction will not permanently damage it (Pic/Madhulika Ram Kavattur)
Authorities have granted permission under the Tree Protection Act for tree cutting and transplantation. MSRDC and BMC were contacted regarding timelines and safeguards for the trees, but had not responded till press time (Pic/Nimesh Dave)
Approximately 90 to 130 visitors frequent the park daily. From morning walkers to senior citizens attending weekly karaoke sessions, the open gym and shaded pathways make it a social hub for the citizens (Pic/Madhulika Ram Kavattur)
Residents say. "Over the past 20 years, it has become a peaceful space where I walk with friends. Though we are sceptical of what will happen once the park is closed and the work actually begins.” (Pic/Madhulika Ram Kavattur)
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