The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has approved the Royal Western India Turf Club’s (RWITC) proposal to construct a new clubhouse and banquet hall at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. This approval follows the lease agreement signed in July 2024, granting RWITC 93 acres for horse racing and related activities. The planned development will occupy 32 acres, designated for club and gymkhana use.

The proposed seven-storey clubhouse, designed by Race Course Architects, will feature two basement parking levels and include amenities such as a bakery, department store, card and table tennis rooms, a banquet hall, play area, swimming pool, kitchen, library, mini theatre, meeting room, fitness centre, and restaurants. The upper floors will offer 177 lodging rooms .

As part of the redevelopment, the club’s second enclosure and several adjacent structures are being demolished to make way for the new facilities .

The project is expected to enhance the club’s offerings and contribute to the modernization of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse area.

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