In response to environmentalists` concerns about light pollution affecting the flamingos at DPS Flamingo Lake, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has decided to replace the glaring LED lamps with yellow bulbs on the elevated road to the Nerul Jetty. CIDCO has issued an e-tender for the project, with September 11 as the deadline for bid submissions.

Environmental groups have been raising concerns since February after seven flamingos collided with a large signboard at the passenger water transport terminal and died. Another ten flamingos subsequently perished, seemingly disoriented by the bright lights and the absence of food due to the drying up of the lake, caused by a blockage in the intertidal water flow, according to NatConnect Foundation. “Although delayed, CIDCO`s decision is a positive step. Hopefully, the lake will be ready to welcome the flamingos with less intrusive lighting during the next flamingo season beginning next month,” said NatConnect Foundation director B N Kumar.