India, July 1 -- The iconic Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) in Mahalaxmi is set to undergo a significant transformation, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiating the redevelopment of its clubhouse area.

As part of this ambitious overhaul, the club's second enclosure and several adjacent structures are being demolished to make way for a state-of-the-art, seven-storey clubhouse and a second building, according to civic officials.

The clubhouse will span 17,000 square metres and include two levels of basement parking, as per the proposal put forth by Aakar Architects and Consultants. The top five floors of the seven-storey building will have 177 rooms for lodging, officials said.

The first floor of the new clubho...