Concerns over the possibility of Central Park becoming a restricted or semi-private space were voiced in the Legislative Council on Tuesday, following which the government said it would make a presentation on the project to all members concerned.

The iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai is set to be redeveloped into a sprawling 295-acre urban green space to be known as Central Park, under an ambitious makeover plan that will introduce entertainment zones and an underground sports complex. Envisioned as the largest central park in an Indian city, the project will draw about 125 acres from the existing racecourse, while the remaining 170 acres will come from land reclaimed during the Coastal Road project.