At present, Karjat does not have an underground sewerage system and about 15% of the households have no drainage facility at all. Wastewater is directly dumped into the river basin. Lack of adequate infrastructure, general neglect of the systems and public attitude towards the natural environment have affected the river ecology.

The project proposes a comprehensive approach to the river rejuvenation and restoration, incorporating design solutions to ameliorate existing conditions. The Renewal Plan accommodates technical infrastructure to treat contaminated water and harness the treated water for the benefit of the town, as well as public infrastructure and urban design elements to provide residents of the town with a well-designed, easily accessible riverfront.

The study of the existing issues and usage pattern facilitate the identification of existing public facilities and important public nodes along the banks of the river. Inclusion of provisions for existing usages like dhobi ghats, public toilets, ghats to approach the river, crematoria, etc. with the required infrastructure would ensure that the needs of the public are met while still warranting pollution control. Designing pavements and cycling tracks along the river bed would create an accessible pedestrian network and help in easing out the already congested roads. Also the river front development would provide the residents of the town with a new and rejuvenated social and cultural heart that is open and free to all.