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Mumbai – BMC’s World-Famous Dharavi Micro Tunneling Project

Mumbai – BMC’s World-Famous Dharavi Micro Tunneling Project

Mumbai – BMC’s World-Famous Dharavi Micro Tunneling Project

Jul 22, 2025

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Savik Infra

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5 min

Jul 22, 2025

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Savik Infra

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5 min

Jul 22, 2025

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Savik Infra

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5 min

Introduction

Mumbai, a city that never stops moving, is home to one of the most densely populated areas in the world — Dharavi. Known globally for its scale, complexity, and cultural significance, Dharavi also poses some of the most challenging conditions for urban infrastructure development. Yet, Savik Global, in collaboration with BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), is leading the charge in micro tunneling operations here — ensuring progress without disrupting the pulse of the city.

What is Micro Tunneling?

Micro tunneling is a trenchless technology used to construct underground pipelines, especially in congested urban environments. Unlike conventional excavation methods, micro tunneling allows for the installation of utility lines without disturbing surface activity — making it ideal for busy cityscapes like Dharavi.

Introduction

Mumbai, a city that never stops moving, is home to one of the most densely populated areas in the world — Dharavi. Known globally for its scale, complexity, and cultural significance, Dharavi also poses some of the most challenging conditions for urban infrastructure development. Yet, Savik Global, in collaboration with BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), is leading the charge in micro tunneling operations here — ensuring progress without disrupting the pulse of the city.

What is Micro Tunneling?

Micro tunneling is a trenchless technology used to construct underground pipelines, especially in congested urban environments. Unlike conventional excavation methods, micro tunneling allows for the installation of utility lines without disturbing surface activity — making it ideal for busy cityscapes like Dharavi.

Introduction

Mumbai, a city that never stops moving, is home to one of the most densely populated areas in the world — Dharavi. Known globally for its scale, complexity, and cultural significance, Dharavi also poses some of the most challenging conditions for urban infrastructure development. Yet, Savik Global, in collaboration with BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), is leading the charge in micro tunneling operations here — ensuring progress without disrupting the pulse of the city.

What is Micro Tunneling?

Micro tunneling is a trenchless technology used to construct underground pipelines, especially in congested urban environments. Unlike conventional excavation methods, micro tunneling allows for the installation of utility lines without disturbing surface activity — making it ideal for busy cityscapes like Dharavi.

Building home, happy hearts

Building home, happy hearts

Innovative technology with building better development

Innovative technology with building better development

Discovering possibility and transparent communication

Discovering possibility and transparent communication

The ability to turnaround costing with sustainable construction

The ability to turnaround costing with sustainable construction

Building home, happy hearts

Innovative technology with building better development

Discovering possibility and transparent communication

The ability to turnaround costing with sustainable construction

Building home, happy hearts

Innovative technology with building better development

Discovering possibility and transparent communication

The ability to turnaround costing with sustainable construction

Why Dharavi? Why Micro Tunneling?

  • Dharavi’s Complexity: With over 1 million people in just 2.1 sq. km, Dharavi is a vibrant but ultra-dense locality. Traditional construction here is impractical and disruptive.

  • Urban Continuity: BMC’s priority was to upgrade underground utilities while maintaining daily life — schools, hospitals, transport, and businesses couldn’t be halted.

  • Savik’s Role: Our advanced micro tunneling technology enabled seamless underground construction, with pinpoint precision, zero surface disruption, and on-time delivery.

Why Dharavi? Why Micro Tunneling?

  • Dharavi’s Complexity: With over 1 million people in just 2.1 sq. km, Dharavi is a vibrant but ultra-dense locality. Traditional construction here is impractical and disruptive.

  • Urban Continuity: BMC’s priority was to upgrade underground utilities while maintaining daily life — schools, hospitals, transport, and businesses couldn’t be halted.

  • Savik’s Role: Our advanced micro tunneling technology enabled seamless underground construction, with pinpoint precision, zero surface disruption, and on-time delivery.

Why Dharavi? Why Micro Tunneling?

  • Dharavi’s Complexity: With over 1 million people in just 2.1 sq. km, Dharavi is a vibrant but ultra-dense locality. Traditional construction here is impractical and disruptive.

  • Urban Continuity: BMC’s priority was to upgrade underground utilities while maintaining daily life — schools, hospitals, transport, and businesses couldn’t be halted.

  • Savik’s Role: Our advanced micro tunneling technology enabled seamless underground construction, with pinpoint precision, zero surface disruption, and on-time delivery.

Mumbai, a city that never stops moving, is home to one of the most densely populated areas in the world
Mumbai, a city that never stops moving, is home to one of the most densely populated areas in the world
Mumbai, a city that never stops moving, is home to one of the most densely populated areas in the world
Mumbai, a city that never stops moving, is home to one of the most densely populated areas in the world

Engineering in Action – The Savik Advantage

  • Advanced Tunneling Equipment capable of operating in tight corridors

  • Real-time monitoring and steering for high-accuracy bore paths

  • Minimal surface footprint — no road closures, no community displacement

  • Executed in collaboration with BMC’s urban planning teams

Impact of the Project

  • Improved underground sewer and utility lines in Dharavi

  • Reduced maintenance issues for local authorities

  • A model for future infra development in sensitive zones across India

Conclusion

The Dharavi micro tunneling project is a symbol of what modern infrastructure should be — precise, efficient, and respectful of the urban environment. At Savik Global, we are proud to help Mumbai build the future — silently, powerfully, and without disruption.

Savik Global — Building Tomorrow, Today.

Engineering in Action – The Savik Advantage

  • Advanced Tunneling Equipment capable of operating in tight corridors

  • Real-time monitoring and steering for high-accuracy bore paths

  • Minimal surface footprint — no road closures, no community displacement

  • Executed in collaboration with BMC’s urban planning teams

Impact of the Project

  • Improved underground sewer and utility lines in Dharavi

  • Reduced maintenance issues for local authorities

  • A model for future infra development in sensitive zones across India

Conclusion

The Dharavi micro tunneling project is a symbol of what modern infrastructure should be — precise, efficient, and respectful of the urban environment. At Savik Global, we are proud to help Mumbai build the future — silently, powerfully, and without disruption.

Savik Global — Building Tomorrow, Today.

Engineering in Action – The Savik Advantage

  • Advanced Tunneling Equipment capable of operating in tight corridors

  • Real-time monitoring and steering for high-accuracy bore paths

  • Minimal surface footprint — no road closures, no community displacement

  • Executed in collaboration with BMC’s urban planning teams

Impact of the Project

  • Improved underground sewer and utility lines in Dharavi

  • Reduced maintenance issues for local authorities

  • A model for future infra development in sensitive zones across India

Conclusion

The Dharavi micro tunneling project is a symbol of what modern infrastructure should be — precise, efficient, and respectful of the urban environment. At Savik Global, we are proud to help Mumbai build the future — silently, powerfully, and without disruption.

Savik Global — Building Tomorrow, Today.