Schematic and Detailed Infrastructure Planning for 314 acres

for
Proposed IT Township at Kolkata, West Bengal

INCEPTION REPORT

for
Bengal Shriram Hitech City Pvt. Ltd.
#40 -43, 8th Main, 4th Cross, Sadashivnagar, RMV Extension,
Bangalore – 560 080

Prepared By

CPG Consultants India Private Limited

21/30, Prestige Craig House, Craig Park Layout, M.G. Road, Bangalore 560001, India
Phone: 91 – 080 – 2559 0281/ 82 / 83 / 84 Fax: 91 – 080 – 2559 0285
Website : www.cpgcorp.com.sg
 CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3.2 Location and regional connectivity

3.3 Immediate Surroundings
1.1 Introduction to the Project
3.4 Topography and vegetation
1.2 Scope of Work
3.5 Climate
1.3 Objectives
3.6 Predominant Features
1.4 Methodology
3.6.1 Test Track
1.5 Contents of this report
3.6.2 Canal
3.6.3 Water logging
CHAPTER 2: WORLD CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING 3.7 Site Photographs
2.1 Important Primary Criteria
2.2 Traffic and Transportation CHAPTER 4: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
2.3 Environmental Engineering
4.1 Site Connectivity
2.3.1 Water Supply
4.1.1 Existing Site Connectivity
2.3.2 Sewerage System
4.1.2 Proposed Connectivity to Site
2.3.3 Storm Water Drainage
4.1.3 Alternative Proposed Connection
2.3.4 Solid Waste Management
4.2 Engineering Investigations and designs
2.4 Power
4.2.1 Road Inventory Details of Connecting Roads
2.4.1 Electricity Power Network
4.2.2 Studies for Pavement Design within the Site
2.4.2 Alternatives for Electricity Generation
4.3 Preliminary Traffic and Parking Estimation for the Proposed IT Township
2.4.3 High Voltage Power Reticulation Network
4.3.1 Modal Split
2.4.5 Temporary Electrical Power
4.3.2 Vehicle occupancy Factors
2.4.6 District Chilled & Hot Water Supply
4.3.3 Passenger Car Units (PCU)
2.5 IT & Telecommunication System
4.3.4 Traffic Estimate
2.6 Common Services Tunnel (CST) for Long Term
4.4 Traffic circulation
4.4.1 Peak Flows

CHAPTER 3: SITE ASSESSMENT 4.4.2 Average Speeds

4.4.3 Traffic Flow Directions
3.1 Introduction
4.4.4 Bus Bays

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4.4.5 Pavement Design CHAPTER 7: ELECTRICAL SERVICES
4.4.6 Typical Cross Sections
7.1 Objectives
4.5 Conclusion
7.2 Design Criterion
7.2.1 Standards envisaged for arriving demands
CHAPTER 5: WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE 7.3 Preliminary Assessment.
5.1 Objective 7.4 Power Demand
5.2 Topography-Runoff of the Site 7.5 Option of Power supply
5.3 River Hoogly 7.5.1 Grid Power

5.4 Proposed Intake from River Hoogly and the water quality 7.5.2 Captive Power Plant (CPP)
7.5.3 Back up power
5.5 Water Supply
7.5.4 Strategies for power supply.
5.5.1 Water Demand: 8.5 MLD
7.6 Other works related to infrastructure
5.5.2 Water Source
5.5.3 Intake Arrangements 7.7 Energy conservation.

5.5.4 Raw Water Transmission Main 7.8 Methodology

5.5.5 Raw Water Storage Reservoir 7.9 Conclusion
5.5.6 Water Treatment Plant 7.10 Foot prints
5.5.7 Distribution Network 7.11 Telecommunication.
5.6 Sewerage 7.11.1 General
5.6.1 Sewage Collection Network 7.11.2 Infrastructure
5.6.2 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) 7.11.3 Network to different zones.
5.7 Solid Waste Management 7.11.4 Feeder pillars.
5.7.1 Bio Medical Waste
5.8 Tentative Land Allocation
CHAPTER 8: THE WAY FORWARD
5.9 Conclusion

CHAPTER 6: STORM WATER DRAINAGE

6.1 Objectives & Design criterion

6.2 Preliminary assessment
6.3 Design Concept & Procedure
6.4 Proposed Storm Water drainage

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction to the Project

Bengal Shriram High Tech City Pvt. Ltd intends to develop 314 acre plot of land in Kolkata adjoining Konanagar and Uttarpara areas. The site was earlier a part of the Hind Motors property and

is proposed to be developed into an integrated IT and Auto Park. The project components are

• IT & ITES : 34 acres

• Auto Ancillary Park : 20 acres

• Residential : 130 acres

• Roads, Parks etc : 60 acres

• Water Bodies : 30 acres

• Support, Services : 6 acres

• Commercial : 10 acres

• School / Hospital : 14 acres

• Water / Electricity / Sew age : 10 acres

The proposed project will be developed with all necessary infrastructure support facilities.

The Master Plan for the project is prepared by HOK Planning Group, USA. CPG Consultants India Pvt. Ltd has been appointed by the client to provide the below detailed Planning and design

services for the above project.

This report contains the observations by CPGI on the existing site conditions and the deliberations of the work shop held in Kolkata on 29th and 30th of August 2007

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1.2 Scope of Work

The scope for the proposed project is divided into two stages:

• Stage I which includes the schematic infrastructure planning for the Master Planning of the entire project site. This involves the preliminary civil, mechanical and electrical

infrastructure planning and will be produced in conjunction with the Master planning activities being carried out by others.

• Stage II which includes detailed infrastructure planning & engineering design for the entire site of 314 acres. This involves detailed civil, mechanical and electrical infrastructure

planning and design, pre-construction Quantity Surveying and tender documentation and providing necessary drawings during the construction stage.

1.3 Objectives

The main objective of infrastructure planning is to meet the requirements of proposed IT Township under the various sectors consisting of water supply, sewerage, storm drainage, solid waste

management, transportation and services related to power and telecommunication. The objectives include but not limited to:

• Assessment of infrastructure requirement for the IT Township with a 30 million sq ft of built up area.

• Identifying the requirements for water supply, sewerage and solid waste management for the proposed IT town ship bringing in latest technology in each sector.

• A dedicated effective and adequate storm water system of sufficient capacity to avoid flooding for the entire 314 acres of project area and adjoining areas that are part of the

larger catchment area

• Evolve a transportation plan introducing high speed uninterrupted connectivity to the IT township linking it to the National Highway, expressway and other regional roads.

• Infrastructure for power generation and distribution to be built within the IT township to cater to the impending demand

• Identify Infra requirements for IT and Telecommunication system

1.5 Methodology

Stage I: involves the assimilation of the project specific and site specific data relevant for the project. This may be helpful in drawing a preliminary idea regarding existing infrastructure

facilities.

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Stage II: Based on the concept plan prepared by the Master Planning Consultants, a scheme is prepared for the transportation network, water and sewerage, drainage and electrical

services required for the project. Preliminary quantities and costing are worked out in this stage.

Stage III: After the master plan is finalised, the infrastructure components are detailed out and tender drawing and bill of quantities are prepared.

Stage VI: The last stage is the construction stage, where the required drawings are prepared for the implementation of the project at site.

1.6 Contents of this report

This report is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter outlines the objectives and methodology for the study. The second chapter outlines the international standard infrastructure facilities

that may form part of this project. The third chapter gives a preliminary site assessment with regard to the topography, vegetation, soil condition accessibility etc. The chapter four to chapter

seven discusses the specialised topics of the transportation network, water & sewerage, drainage and electrical services. Way forward is discussed in Chapter eight.

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CHAPTER 2: WORLD CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

The multi-disciplinary approach establishes current capacities for each of the services and extrapolates future needs using innovative practices such as water and energy conservation

techniques, introduction of mechanized processes, multi modal transportation system, renewable energy sources, clean technology systems, new materials in design and construction of

distribution systems etc.

2.1 Important Primary Criteria

It is important to consider the following primary criteria in the planning and design of infrastructural systems:

• Safety

• Reliability

• Ease of Operation and Maintenance

• Cost Effectiveness

• State of Technology

• Spare Capacity and Flexibility for Future Changes and Expansion

• Environmental consciousness and energy saving strategies

The infrastructure plan should use a perfect blend of conventional and latest practices to augment and enhance existing regional resources and infrastructure to make the Township a success.

The following world class infrastructure services forms the background considered for the development of the Township:

• Traffic & Transportation

• Environmental Engineering

o Water Supply

o Sewerage System

o Storm Water Drainage

o Solid Waste Management

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• Power

• IT & Telecommunication System

• Common Services Tunnel

2.2 Traffic and Transportation

An internal multi modal system which includes the provision of facilities for pedestrian, bicycles etc may be suggested. Development of integrated public transport may also be envisaged.

Ample parking and other transportation facilities will be provided.

Some of the innovations in the Traffic and Transportation plan may include Accelerated Construction technology, use of materials such as Stone Matrix Asphalt, Self-Consolidating Concrete,

traffic calming strategies, roundabouts, eco-friendly roads.

Further innovations are possible under INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS involving Planning, design and implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems, designed to maximize transport

network capacity, improve safety and provide the users with increased convenience and potential savings.

2.3 Environmental Engineering

In order to achieve world-class standards for the development the following objectives are defined.

2.3.1 Water Supply

2.3.1.1 Water Treatment and Supply

To provide potable water supply 24 hours per day to every resident and business in the integrated township development area. Moreover, the quality of the supply water should meet WHO

guidelines for drinking water using the latest in treatment process.

The permanent raw water can be obtained from two sources

• River

• Underground wells.

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The water pumped from river or wells has to be treated by a water treatment process before it can be distributed for consumption. The water treatment process would consist of coagulation,

flocculation, setting, filtration, disinfection, taste and odour control and corrosion prevention.

The following diagram generally shows the basic principle.

Figure 2.1: Typical schematic diagram of a Water Treatment Plant using raw water from lake or reservoir

Figure 2.2: Typical schematic diagram of a Water Treatment Plant using raw water from well

New processes that can be implemented here include the use of membrane, ion exchanger & UV disinfection technologies in the water treatment.

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2.3.2 Sewerage System

2.3.2.1 Wastewater Collection and Treatment System

Wastewater will be collected from all urban areas using a separated sewerage system and transported to the treatment plant, which will be provided with for advanced treatment.

In order to optimise land use, the proposed wastewater treatment plant will be one of compact design. Instead of using the conventional Activated Sludge Pond (ASP) system, a more advance

Membrane Bio-Reactor (MBR) system may be adopted. MBR is a promising new technology of wastewater treatment system. It has many advantages such as higher quality of treated water,

smaller space for installation and easier operation compared to conventional ASP systems for sewage treatment.

For irrigation, new ideas can be further incorporated using a series of landscaped wetlands to polish this water further and create a riparian eco-zone along the existing water courses.

2.3.3 Storm Water Drainage

2.3.3.1 Storm water Quantity and Quality

To provide integrated township development area with a dedicated storm water system of sufficient capacity to avoid flooding of the urban areas, and environmentally friendly storm water

treatment systems including water sensitive urban design (WSDU) and to encourage reuse of storm water for non-potable purposes.

2.3.3.2 Storm water Drainage Collection System

For the integrated township development area, it is common now to have the storm water and wastewater collection systems separated. This concept will reduce the required capacity of the

wastewater treatment plant since the separated system approach no longer needs to deal with the high peak flows associated with flood events.

Figure 2.3: Typical Separated System

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2.3.3.3 Water Quality of Surface water

The storm water system designed for the integrated township area must take into account the storm water quantity as well as the water quality aspect.

Storm water drainage systems can be designed so that it can meet the higher expectations of the future inhabitants of this modern development and the use rainwater runoff for non-potable

applications such as landscaping, flushing, fire fighting and district cooling.

The traditional method of urban storm water design is based on the principle of collection and immediate disposal of urban runoff as quickly as possible. This results in an increased runoff

volume and flow velocity, and results in greater volume of pollutant wash-off from the site.

For integrated township development, a new concept of urban storm water drainage design known as water sensitive urban design (WSDU) will be introduced, which will minimize the impact on

the environment of urban development. It consists of improvement of the existing natural waterways and inclusion of more water body areas for water retention.

The various residential, commercial and recreational areas will be provided with adequate urban drainage systems that are sensitive to the environment. It utilizes the principles of infiltration,

detention, and preservation of storm water runoff both in quantity and quality, for later use. It includes water bodies for detention of storm water such as detention pond areas along the existing

canals to reduce peak flows and enhance the water quality. This can be achieved with bio-retention systems of tanks, wetlands, swales, rain gardens and impervious pavements for achieving

cleaner storm runoff. The figure below shows a typical example.

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WSUD
Proposed landscaping with WSUD approach.
Integrate stormwater treatment into the landscape
- provide for stormwater conveyance,
- screening / removal of gross pollutants from stormwater runoff
WSUD treatment measures:
- Swales - wetlands Wetlands
- Bio-retention Systems - rain gardens Along canal walls

PARK CONNECTOR @ residential side of canal

Rain Gardens
- swales & bio-retentation systems along the pedestrian path
- Rain gardens & parks

CANAL LANDSCAPING @ NEWater side of canal

- Wetland landscaping along the canal walls Swales

Along pedestrian path
- Landscaping with bio-retentation systems at path along
canal

Bio-retentation landscaping Rain Gardens Swales

Figure 2.4: Water Sensitive Urban design Approach

2.3.4 Solid Waste Management

2.3.4.1 Solid Waste Collection and Disposal

Solid waste will be collected from every premise at least once a day by hygienic methods. Solid waste will need to be disposed in dedicated and managed landfill site. A more environmentally

friendly solution is using Seraphin technology that is in place in Vietnam now. This process has the advantage to fully process the solid waste.

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2.3.4.2 Solid Waste Management

Waste recycle areas can be incorporated to encourage recycling of glass paper and other wastes. This will reduce waste volumes and encourage reuse.

Waste Management studies comprise: Waste characterization; Assessment of waste generation; Collection system review; Waste disposal systems; Institutional assessment; financial

assessment and funding arrangements. One example of such a project is the sector assessment CPG carried out for the World Bank and Guangdong Province on Solid Waste Management of

Guangzhou Municipality. The Study covered municipal solid waste, septic sludge & night soil, industrial solid waste, including hazardous waste.

Seraphin technology is a new system that has the advantage to fully process the solid waste. Here the solid waste can be processed in three portions of the three different processes:-

• High-pressure process for waste plastics

• Micro organism process for organic waste

• Permanent solid formation process for solid inorganic waste

2.4 Power

2.4.1 Electricity Power Network

In the master planning exercise, we will consider meeting the following objectives for the electricity network:

• Self sufficiency - Power generation and distribution infrastructure to be built within the development to cater to the impending demand;

• Peak demand - The capacity of power generation plant capacity and the supporting infrastructure to cater for the peak demand.

It is also important to consider location of the power plant in relation to the heavy load centers, residential areas and business hubs (if any).

2.4.2 Alternatives for Electricity Generation

We will analyse the various alternative means of power generation and recommend the most cost effective means of generation, based on data collected. Possibilities include but not limited to

the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Distributed Generation:

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2.4.5 Temporary Electrical Power

Based on the data available it is of utmost importance to determine the availability of adequate electrical power. This availability will affect the construction of the SEZ. It is therefore important to

consider the phasing of the construction programme and the completion of the various phases. We will consider in our master plan the demand of the temporary electrical power for the various

phases and whether, in later phases, they can be taken off from any generation plant that could be built in earlier phases.

The area for the Development is large and the mode of distribution of temporary power is also a critical factor to consider during our master plan.

2.4.6 District Chilled & Hot Water Supply

We will evaluate the feasibility of using district chilled and hot water supply (DCHWS). From a central source, cooling chilled water will be supplied as a common utility for air-conditioning and

hot water will be supplied for domestic uses such as showers and bath as well as for space heating Thus, chilled and hot water comes from a central plant (from the CHP if used) rather than

being generated on site at each facility. An economic evaluation of piping and pumping costs against the cooling and heating requirements will be carried out to establish the most suitable

supply of chilled water and hot water temperatures.

Thermal storage which enables the flexible and reliable use of chilled and hot water in meeting varying load demands from consumers will be assessed. This permits peak cooling and heating

loads to be met with less than peak cooling and heating capacity and less than peak power consumption, while water is chilled or heated and stored in the thermal storage system. During off-

peak periods, when there is excess cooling or heating capacity, thermal storage system is recharged to conserve energy.

The electrical supply system establishes the network of substations and underground distribution system. The total power demand estimated for the entire SEZ is about 200 MVA. Current power

supply sources are investigated even as use of renewable energy resources is explored to meet the demand. Intelligent building systems and green technologies are used to minimize energy

consumption and maximize performance. For example, district cooling stations would be established to provide air conditioning to offices, commercial and residential areas etc.

2.5 IT & Telecommunication System

The development will eventually be a world class project with modern amenities. Telecommunication is one aspect that can help to speed up the process. In many countries, it is one important

driving factor that differentiates one project from another. The development will require a basic fixed landline and mobile phone network. More importantly it should be equipped with a high

speed data network.

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2.6 Common Services Tunnel (CST) FOR Long Term

The plan proposes the use of a comprehensive network of Common Services Tunnel's (CST's) to serve the future developments within the CBD.

CST's are purpose-built underground tunnels which run under the road reserve of the arterial and service roads and house utility service lines such as water pipes, electricity cables and

telecommunication lines. These utilities are serviced from within the tunnel. Comprehensive CST's systems are in operation in Japan and are currently planned for in Singapore.

One of the key benefits of using CST's is that changes in demand for utility services can be easily met as additional cables and pipes can be installed within the tunnels. This ensures that the

city's infrastructure can be upgraded and served by the ever-changing digital platforms required for a city of the 21st century.

Other benefits include a reduction of disruption to traffic as road excavation is not needed for services maintenance or laying of new services and a greater reliability in utility services as regular

preventative maintenance work is possible.

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We will evaluate the feasibility of investing in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Distributed Generation for the development. A CHP is the simultaneous generation of usable heat (for

central heating and cooling purposes) and power (as electricity supply) in a single process. The basic components of a CHP plant comprise one or more prime movers (e.g. gas turbines utilizing

natural gas) driving electrical generators to produce electricity. The heat generated in the process is utilised for one or more of the following purposes:

• To be channelled to steam boilers for production of steam to further generate electricity through steam turbine.

• To be channelled to heat exchangers to produce high temperature hot water for distribution as domestic hot water and space heating source.

• To be channelled to absorption chillers to produce district chilled water for space cooling.

As electricity is being generated on site within the development, CHP can provide a secure and highly efficient method of generating electricity and heat at the point of use. CHP typically

achieves 35 per cent less primary energy usage compared with power stations and heat only boilers due to utilisation of heat from electricity generation and the avoidance of transmission

losses.

The purpose of the feasibility analysis is to provide enough information on project economics to allow the Developer to make decisions regarding the investment, while minimising time and

money spent.

2.4.3 High Voltage Power Reticulation Network

It is important to consider the areas of substantial electricity usage or load centres. The Network will emanate from the main intake electrical sub-station, which is fed from the power grid from

power generating plants and/or the electricity utility company. These are then connected to the various satellite sub-stations at the various load centres. All HV transmission and distribution

could be carried out through a network of underground power cables. The master plan will consider the need of underground services versus overhead ones.

We will consider network reliability and the economic voltage level for the transmission and distribution. Ring or mesh configuration will be evaluated.

The location of distribution centers will also be determined in our master plan. The power will be stepped down in these distribution centers to useable voltage levels and brought to the

respective development zones for further distribution.

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CHAPTER 3: SITE ASSESSMENT

3.1 Introduction

A site visit was carried out as a precursor to the concept planning that is being carried out by HOK Planning Group, USA. The workshop and the site visit were to understand and appreciate the

uniqueness of the site that poses challenges on major aspects of planning as well as infrastructure. The meet facilitated the brain storming process to generate multiplicity of ideas that could be

valuable to the master planning process. The major purpose was to tailor the creative process towards idea generation and allowing it to evolve and unfold into a possible scheme that adapts

and celebrates the uniqueness of the site.

As water has been observed as a major challenge in the project, the information pertaining to a sustainable water management, sewage disposal and storm water drainage are collected during

the site visit.

A 132 KV electric line passes through the southern portion of the site. The option of relocating this line may be explored.

3.2 Location and regional connectivity

The site is located in Uttarpara municipality, about 12 kilometres from Kolkata city. The site is well connected to Kolkata City and is approached by TN Mukherjee Road on the southern side

which connects to NH-2 passing through Kolkata. There are two roads on the northern side connecting the site to immediate settlements. The site also abuts a busy suburban rail network and is

in proximity to two stations- Konnagar and Hindustan Motors Station. The HM station is very near to the site and presently used exclusively for HM factory.

Presently the main access to the site is through the southern side from T N Mukherjee Road and passing through the HM factory premises. Another entry is from the northern side through the

densely populated settlements in the Konnagar area.

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Airport
Project site

Rajarhat

Salt Lake City

Kolkata City

Figure 3.1: Location of Project Site

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Figure 3.2: Distance analysis

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3.3 Immediate Surroundings

The site was previously a part of the HM factory and subsequently sold to Bengal Shriram Hi-Tech City Ltd. Even now the south-eastern boundary of the site is shared by HM factory. The

eastern boundary is touching the suburban rail network. The western side is waterlogged marshy land with sparse population and offers an opportunity for future expansion. Dense settlements

are located on northern and southern sides of the project site. Residents of these settlements use the hospital and school located in the HM premises and passes through the site for using

these facilities.

3.4 Topography and vegetation

The proposed site as observed from the site visit is largely covered by water bodies. The current condition is a mixture of natural topography and the low level areas that were created as the site

was used as a borrow pit for the Hind Motor site during construction. The terrain is having elevations ranging between 46.5m and 49.5m (arbitrary bench mark levels) with an average slope of

1in 300. The soil is generally silty clay, clayey silt and at deeper levels dense sand has been observed. The site contains patches of vegetation predominantly along the road and has grown over

a period of time. The test track is lined by fully grown trees on either side. A larger area along the north-eastern side of the test track is thickly vegetated.

3.5 Climate

Monsoon is the most notable phenomenon in the climate of the city. Maximum rainfall occurs during the monsoon in August (306 mm) and the average annual total is 1,582 mm. The maximum

recorded rainfall in the past 50 years is 62mm/24hour

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Figure 3.3: Site Analysis

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3.6 Predominant Features

3.6.1 Test Track

A 3.5m wide test track about 2 km long is located on the northern portion of the site. This was previously used to test the cars produced in the HM factory. The track is paved with dressed rubble

in an uneven manner so as to create different test conditions. Raking is provided at the turnings and paved with concrete. Either sides of the track are lined with trees which are now fully grown

and giving a good ambiance to it.

3.6.2 Canal

A canal of average 12m width runs through the site collecting the water from the site and disposing it off to the drainage canal on the southern side eventually connecting it to the river. This

canal is both natural and partly built and is ineffective or partially effective in draining due to heavy silt deposition. It overflows and most of the surrounding areas are water logged. A proper

dredging and training exercise is required to make the canal functional.

3.6.3 Water logging

About one-third of the site is full of water and the site acts as a catchment area to the surroundings due to its lower elevation. A considerable portion is marshy with the possibility of water

logging in the rainy season. A proper drainage scheme is required to resolve the issues related to water logging.

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3.7 Site Photographs

(a) Site Premises

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(b) HM Factory on Eastern Side

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(c) Neighbouring Areas

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CHAPTER 4: TRANSPORTATION NETWORK

4.1 Site Connectivity

A map study along with a site visit to the proposed project site has presented valuable inputs to understand the movement of vehicles and people in the region. Also it gives a peek into the

overall development that is currently served by the transport network notably the road connectivity. The development of any area impacts the mobility of the people that are part of the

development. Transport forms the élan-vital of any development, hence it is imperative to understand the transport phenomena in all its aspects such as Speed, safety, and adequacy. Today,

before any development is proposed the first concern that is addressed is accessibility. Or vice versa any improved accessibility brings in more development. The efficiency of transport network

undoubtedly translates into economic success. As part of the infra planning, access to the site has been looked at from different perspectives. Primarily the focus has been the road net work in

the region which not only connects locally but to the rest of the state. An exclusive and multi pronged approach was adopted to facilitate decision making. Yet the approach will be flexible to

match the requirements of the Master planning within the site.

4.1.1 Existing Site Connectivity

Existing site connections to the proposed IT Township site are mentioned as below and are shown in Figure 4.1

Road Connectivity

There are two possible locations on the northern side by road. Currently the site is accessed by an existing local road that (already in use by the local residents) has a possibility of widening to

facilitate entry into the site from the northern side. The other possibility is the road (Konnagar Road) abutting the site (which currently is inundated with water).

Access is possible at the southern end (on T N Mukherjee Road) close to the canal which also is apparently under water except for the strip of land (road) that is currently used by the

developments in the vicinity. The existing road can also be used as access as it connects to NH -2.

Other access at the southern side is the entry to the Hind Motors factory which currently is a major access at the site. Since this access is already being used by Hind motors, this can cater to

the locals more as a social responsibility.

Rail Connectivity

The site is connected by the suburban train network on the east with commuter stations on the east. Currently the nearest station is Hind Motor station while the other is at Konnagar. The Hind

motor station can as well be used in the beginning by extending the platform further to wards the site until a separate station being included for the Shriram site by Railway Department.

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Durgapur
Expressway

Project Site

Figure 4.1 Map Showing Existing Regional Transport Network to the Project Site

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Figure 4.1 shows the Existing Regional Transport Network to the Project Site. Each of the access roads mentioned above are discussed below with bottlenecks and possible improvement

proposal.

4.1.2 Proposed Connectivity to Site

Possible connectivity to the proposed IT Township are mentioned below

o Two possible locations on the northern side by road. Currently the site is accessed by an existing local road that (already in use by the local residents) has a possibility of widening to

facilitate entry into the site from the northern side. The other possibility is the road (Konnagar Road) abutting the site (which currently is inundated with water).

o Access is possible at the southern end (on T N Mukherjee Road) close to the canal which also is apparently under water except for the strip of land (road) that is currently used by the

developments in the vicinity. The existing road can also be used as access as it connects to NH -2.

o Other access at the southern side is the entry to the Hind Motors factory which currently is a major access at the site. Since this access is already being used by Hind motors, this can cater

to the locals more as a social responsibility.

o Constructing a new road to act as a main entry to the proposed IT township

Access on the northern side

This road travels from Western side of Kolkata to eastern side and passes just above the project site on North. This road is the main access for the people to travel from east-west and vice

versa. This road is considered important as it also intersects Durgapur Expressway and NH-2. Figure below shows the access road on Northern side of the project site.

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KONNAGA
R

PROJEC
T SITE
DURGAPUR
EXPRESSWA
Y

Figure 4.2 Showing Access Road on Northern Side of the Project Site

The advantage of this road is it connects the project site from all the major roads including NH-2, Durgapur Expressway and Old GT Road. This road can be made into a major access to the

project side. However, there are few drawbacks that need to be addressed before considering such proposal, they are:

o The road already carries higher volume than the capacity, hence it requires widening or lane addition

o The geometry of the road is not good having many undulations and sharp curves requiring major geometry corrections

o High level of road side friction due to road side activities requiring a partial or full access control, which a tedious task.

Access on the southern side

Access from the southern side exists from two roads, through T N Mukherjee Road which travels from Western side and connects the main entrance of the Hind motors after intersecting

Durgapur Expressway and Nh-2. Other access is from the arterial road which connects NH-2, immediately after Vivekananda 2nd Bridge through old GT Road. Both of these roads are already

being used by Hind Motors. Figure below shows the access roads on Southern side of the project site.

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KONNAGAR
PROJECT
SITE

DURGAPUR
EXPRESSWAY

VIVEKANANDA
BRIDGE

Figure 4.3 Showing Access Roads on Southern Side of the Project Site

4.2.1.3 Commuting By Suburban Train

The site is well connected by the suburban train network on the east. The railway track is abutting the project site with commuter stations on the east. The local trains starts from Howrah station,

Bally, Uttarpara, Hindustan Motors, Konnagar, Rishra, Serampore, Sheroraphuli, etc. Currently the nearest station is Hind Motor station while the other is at Konnagar. The Hind motor station

can as well be used in the beginning by extending the platform further to wards the site until a separate station being included for the Shriram site by Railway Department.

4.1.3 Alternative Proposed Connection

The existing local roads are unlikely to bear the traffic burden owing to the generated and attracted traffic once the area is developed. Capacity augmentation is necessary after checking for the

adequacy of the existing roads.

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4.1.3.1 Construction of New Main Entry Road

It is being contemplated to provide an alternative access from the National Highway-2 which at a close distance connects the Durgapur expressway. This access will be exclusive to the site and

it is to be accommodated over an existing canal (a distance of about 500m) and connects the site (almost in the middle) on the western side. This will require land acquisition for a length of

about 3km. This kind of proposal looks to be viable for the magnitude of Shriram project. However, it requires a technical and financial study before coming to a conclusion. Whether the

proposed access road is to be built as a fully access controlled or as a partially access controlled will be decided during the planning process. Depending upon the traffic estimation the RoW

requirement can be assessed. But in any case minimum of 40 m wide will be required for the kind of traffic being expected at site after development.

Durgapur
Expresswa
PROJECT
Trumpet SITE
Interchange-1 Proposed
Access Road

Trumpet
Interchange-1

Figure 4.4 Key map of proposed new Access Road to the Project Site

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4.1.3.2 Access Control by Interchanges

Also two interchanges need to be proposed to facilitate fast movement of traffic on to the proposed access road. One interchange will be required at the intersection of proposed access road

with NH-2. A trumpet interchange would be sufficient here to provide a stop and wait free movement of vehicles. Similarly another trumpet interchange is required at the intersection of Durgapur

Interchange and NH-2. Though, this interchange falls outside the purview of proposed access road, for high speed and efficient connectivity this interchange is a must. Since many users travel

along Durgapur Expressway and NH-2 this interchange will facilitate fast entry and exit of the vehicles on to the proposed access road. Since, proposal of this interchange also benefits the

thorough traffic of NH-2 and Durgapur, cost sharing can be worked out between NHAI, Shriram Properties, WB Govt. A rough sketch is presented below showing the proposed connectivity

discussed so far:

4.2 Engineering Investigations and designs

4.2.1 Road Inventory Details of Connecting Roads

A fair assessment of the current condition of roads in terms of their widths, traffic (capacity and level of service), surface condition, roadside development are essential inputs to suggest

commensurate improvement and estimate their cost. This will be vital inputs into the financial model of the enterprise and effective ways of cost sharing between the state and the developer can

be worked out.

The Road Inventory details of the existing arterial roads shall be collected from the respective departments or by recording the physical features along and across the roads in a prescribed

format. The details to be collected are as below.

• Average width of pavement, shoulders and formation

• Surface type of carriageway and shoulders

• Right of Way (ROW)

• Location of major Bridges, RoBs, Flyovers.

• Type and location of Side Drains

• Road Side Land Use

• Location and Condition of Traffic Sign Boards

• Location of Bus stops, Parking areas and other amenities

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• Location and details of cross roads

• Sight distance details

• Perched water table, HFL, Depth of submergence the road is subject to

• Areas subject to chronic flooding and submergence

4.2.2 Studies for Pavement Design within the Site

Details on Soil and Material investigations shall be collected from the local Govt. departments or tests shall be carried and subjected to standard testing procedure to recommend most

appropriate pavement designs. Since the proposed site shows water logging the material investigation will involve Soil sampling, field density tests and laboratory tests on existing sub-grade

and soil sampling of embankment soils. The standard test procedures shall be followed for field-testing, soil sampling and laboratory testing as given in the Table 4.1.

Table 4.1 Testing Codes Adopted

Type of Test Method

Field dry density using sand replacement method IS 2720 Part 28

Field dry density using core cutter method IS 2720 Part 29

Moisture content determination IS 2720 Part 2 (section I)

Atterberg limits IS 2720 Part 5

Sieve analysis

- natural soils IS 2720 Part 4

- rock aggregate IS 2386 Part 1

Compaction test (Heavy Compaction) IS 2720 Part 8

CBR and Swell IS 2720 Part 16

(Soaked and unsoaked at three energy levels for sub-grade)

Soil classification shall be done according to the Indian Soil Classification System (ISC) as detailed in IS 1498.

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4.3 Preliminary Traffic and Parking Estimation for the Proposed IT Township

4.3.1 Modal Split

It is expected that the proposed development will have IT/BPO offices, the IT and BPO industry will have employees of medium to high net worth individuals. It is expected that people prefer

travelling by different modes like personal vehicle, company run transport, public transport etc. There are very few studies are available on the modal splits this kind of developments, Also most

of the studies available are for the mixed traffic in urban areas and are not reliable for IT/BPO Industry profile.

The modal split proposed based on the current growth trends of the IT/BPO Industry are presented in Table 4.2

Table 4.2 Expected Modal split

No. Mode Modal Split

1 Car 20%

2 Two Wheeler 25%

3 Private Bus 20%

4 Public Transport 25%

5 Auto (Three Wheelers) 5%

6 Taxi 5%

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Taxi Car
Auto (Three Wheelers) 5% 20%
5%

Public Transport
20%

Two Wheeler
25%

Private Bus
25%

Figure 4.5 Showing Expected Modal Split

4.3.2 Vehicle occupancy Factors

Vehicle occupancy factors considered are as shown in Table-4.3

Table -4.3 Vehicle Occupancy Factors

Car 1.2

Two wheelers 1.1

Auto (Three Wheelers) 1.4

Bus 40

Taxi 1.5

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4.3.3 Passenger Car Units (PCU)

Passenger Car units are used to convert different type of vehicles into a single unit to determine the capacity and service volumes. The Passenger Car units used are given in Table-4.4

Table-4.4 Passenger Car Units Factors for Various Types of Vehicles in Urban Roads*

No. Vehicle Type Equivalent PCU Factors (% Composition

of vehicle type in traffic stream)

5% 10% and above

Fast Vehicles

1 Two wheelers 0.5 0.75

2 Cars and pick-up Vans 1.0 1.0

3 Auto-Rickshaw 1.2 2.0

4 Light Commercial Vehicles 1.4 2.0

5 Truck or Bus 2.2 3.7

6 Agricultural truck trailer 4.0 5.0

Slow vehicles

7 Cycle 0.4 0.5

8 Cycle Rickshaw 1.5 2.0

9 Tonga (Horse Drawn) 1.5 2.0

10 Hand Cart 2.0 3.0

IRC: 106-1990: Guidelines for Capacity of Urban Roads in Plain Areas

4.3.4 Traffic Estimate

As per the initial estimation it is expected that the proposed development will cater for a population of 67500 working and 25000 residents. It is expected that the proposed development will have

IT/BPO offices, the IT and BPO industry will have employees of medium to high net worth individuals. Based on the modal split, vehicle occupancy and PCU values mentioned above the

estimated traffic in the proposed development is given in Table 5.

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Table-4.5 Estimated Traffic in the development

No. Mode Modal No. of No. of Pcu’s

Split people Vehicles

1 Car 20% 18500 15417 15417

2 Two Wheeler 25% 23125 21023 15767

3 Private Bus 25% 23125 578 2139

4 Public Transport 20% 18500 463 1711

5 Auto (Three Wheelers) 5% 4625 3304 3965

6 Taxi 5% 4625 3083 3083

100% 92500 43868 42082

Taxi, 4625
Car, 18500
Auto (Three
Wheelers), 4625

Public Transport,
18500

Two Wheeler, 23125

Private Bus, 23125

Figure 4.6 Showing Number of Passengers by Mode of Transport

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4.4 Traffic Circulation

Traffic circulation flow shall be based upon safety and efficiency in operations. Traffic circulation plan shall be prepared based on which the internal road network will be planned in the proposed

master plan. Following criteria will govern traffic circulation:

• To provide high mobility to all people and goods within the IT Township with efficient and equitable basis

• To enable high degree of accessibility amongst different activity centers

• To discourage non-destined traffic

• To provide safety to pedestrians, bicyclists, and non-motorised modes

4.4.1 Peak Flows

The expected peak flows will be between 8.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M in the morning and 5.00 to 7.00 pm in the Evening.

4.4.2 Average Speeds

Though a thoroughfare is provided with a central corridor the average speed is not likely to exceed 30 kmph. Speeds are better restricted to 20 kmph with appropriate traffic management

measures to promote efficient circulation and ensure pedestrian safety. The entry speeds of vehicles at the ramps are likely to be in the range of 10-15 kmph

4.4.3 Traffic Flow Directions

Based on the proposed development within the site and the traffic that is likely to be generated the directional flow will determine the traffic assigned on the road network. A preliminary

assessment is that local traffic will enter and leave from North and South directions in equal proportions. Whereas traffic from considerable distances (range 10 to 15kms) are likely to use the

exclusive access from the national Highway. A rough preliminary estimate of 45 to 50% of the traffic is likely to come via the national highway and Durgapur expressway through the exclusive

access Bengal Shriram is proposing. 25 to 30 % could be local traffic commuting less than 10km. The balance commuters, 20 to 25% would use the local trains. However the planning process

should encourage of mass transit

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4.4.4 Bus Bays

Since the majority of the office spaces are likely to attract IT and BPO, bus bays to accommodate the expected bus traffic will be accommodated to provide safe and efficient transport.

4.4.5 Pavement Design

Various kinds of pavement types are available like, Flexible, Rigid, composite, paver blocks, etc. one of the main parameters that determines the type of the pavement is water table level. The

water table level at the project site is at higher level and is prone to water logging (at least for a limited period ) the choice of pavement could have a bearing on the initial and maintenance

costs. As the soil is silty and clayey silt in nature measures to lower the water table by sand drains and low level embankment may become necessary. As per the standards the level difference

between the water table and top of Sub grade shall be 1.5m.

The pavement design shall be carried as per IRC: 37 and IRC: 58 depending upon the type of pavement. The life cycle cost analysis shall also be done to recommend the selection of best

pavement option.

4.4.6 Typical Cross Sections

Typical cross sections are planned showing carriageway along with pedestrian ways, bicycle-ways which also forms the core of the transportation plan serving both major vehicle and people

movement in the proposed IT Township

The principle encompassed in finalizing the cross sections is to provide road hierarchy, transit and other movement systems aligned to activity intensity patterns and uses. The road system and

road design are based on passenger cars and two wheelers and occasional commercial vehicle movements in and out of the campus. Bicycle paths are laid out to serve people who prefer

travelling intra and inter campus trips. The road hierarchy system consists of 40m major arterial, 24 m main collector, 12 and 9 m local roads.

Design of internal roads is another important aspect to cater to the high volume of generated traffic. Also, as the site is prone to water logging for prolonged periods the road formation has to be

placed well above the water table level with provision of subsurface drainage, sub grade treatment and selection of appropriate paving material ranging from paver blocks ,cement concrete to

Bituminous surface.

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Typical Cross Section for 6 lane road

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4.5 Conclusions

Transportation Infrastructure of the project site is revived in view of providing fast and efficient regional connectivity to the proposed IT Township. It is very critical to provide excellent regional

connectivity to the proposed IT Township in order to meet the requirements of estimated traffic. The existing roads providing access to the project site are very narrow and will not in way meet

the requirements of the proposed IT Township. Providing new road as main access to the proposed IT Township as discussed in the Inception report will be a catalyst for placing the proposed

IT Township at par with other world class developments.

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CHAPTER 5: WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE

5.1 Objective

In the current scenario, the management of water resources, water reform and conservation through scientific and sustainable treatment have become important goals for the economic well-

being and for developing an environmentally balanced township.

For the proposed IT Township, effort is made to collect the inputs and required assessments made to implement appropriate technologies required to practice and operate the water

management systems efficiently, catering to a construction area of approximately 30 million sq ft and a population consisting of 40000 residential and 30000 floating. The following objectives

were kept in view during the assessment.

• To provide a qualitative and sustainable water supply management

• Resorting additional water generation by treating sewage.

• Facilitate clean disposal of sewage by appropriate and commercially viable technology.

• To bring in the latest in solid waste management with underlying philosophy of ‘Zero waste’.

5.2 Topography-Runoff of the Site

The site levels vary from 46.5 (min) to 49.5 (max) with an average level of 48.0 m (arbitrary). It has a frontage of 3.4 kames along the western side. The site is having a natural slope from north

to south. The runoff flows from north east to west and mixes with the runoff which flows from north to south. Then it flows towards south. Since the site itself acts as a catchment area for the

local region in an overall perspective, it is predominantly waterlogged for most of the year. The existing canal helps in carrying water outside the side, but now it is shallow and needs desilting

and dredging.

Maximum Rainfall of Kolkata is 6.2 cm/hour. The Annual Rainfall of Kolkata is 1600 mm and the last year rainfall of West Bengal is 1437 mm

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Figure 5.1: Macro drainage of the site

Figure 5.2: Location of existing nalas

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5.3 River Hoogly

The river Hoogly is having catchment area of 861404 sq. km.The river side level is higher than the site level by 3-4 m in an average length of 2.5 km distance i.e. forming a slope of 1:600.

(Considering the formation level as 49 m assumed from the given arbitrary levels and based on reliable secondary data).

The observations are as below:

It is understood that the groundwater is banned. Hence the considerable water resource available in this area is river Hoogly. However it is also considered as available sources subject to the

confirmation of the banning of the ground water source.

5.4 Proposed Intake from river Hoogly and Water Quality

Intake sources water from river Hoogly at Koturung municipality near village Bally at Uttarpara city has been considered and checked visually. Source of water from river Hoogly at Koturung

municipal area around 1.5 km away from village Bally and 1 km away from municipal intake

Data observed from the proposed intake source are as follows.

• Water level approximately 2 mtr below ground level.

• Existing municipal source raw water is not having remarkable excess turbidity.

• Anticipated contamination during monsoon may be more.

• Color of water – not colourless

• The empty land available approx 1.25 acres

• Existing space is used as waste dumping.

• Source at depth 7 m.

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PROJECT SITE

INTAKE SOURCE

Figure 5.3: Location of intake well near village Bally

5.5 Water Supply

5.5.1 Water Demand: 8.5 MLD

The water demand is calculated based on CPHEEO/UDPFI guidelines. Wherever necessary in view of maintaining the economics in control traditional forecasting for the future 30 years is not

considered as per guideline to make it economical and practical. Calculation sheet as shown below

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POPULATION CHART FOR PROPOSED IT TOWNSHIP AT UTTARPARA, KOLKATA

Area/person
Type Area/Flat No. of persons/ flat No. of flats Total area in sqm Population LPCD Requirement of water
in sqm

Villas 750 3750 150 562500

Town houses 500 2500 150 375000

Apartments 7000 35000 150 5250000

Malls 46451 10 4645 15 69676.5

Restaurant 300 70 21000

Hospital 200 450 90000

School 1000 45 45000

Club house 10000 15 150000

SEZ LS 1000000

7563176.5

Swimming Pool 0.5% 37816

7600992.38

System losses 15% 984476

8585468.86

Say 8.50 MLD

5.5.2 Water Source

The major source of water for integrated IT Township is from river Hoogly which is about 2.5 km from the site. Though the ground water availability is abundant it is restricted for potable use due

to high content of arsenic in the ground water which is deleterious to health. It is estimated that about 40,000 permanent people would reside in the park and about 30,000 people would be the

floating population. It is estimated that about 8.5 MLD of water would be required for process and non potable use like horticulture and Air Conditioning chilling units. The total requirement of

water for various usages including losses is worked approximately which is about 8.5 MLD.

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5.5.3 Intake Arrangements

An intake location has been identified and proposed on the banks of the river Hoogly at the Koturung municipality. The river is flowing at higher elevation and proposed IT Township site is at

lower elevation, where the level difference is about 2 m. The land proposed for intake structure measures about 1.25 acres. The source of water for the park needs to be planned, keeping in

mind future growth and demand. Therefore it is proposed to consider the size of intake structure for about 13 MLD. However, it is proposed to consider the requirement of electro-mechanical

items for 8.5 MLD. On observation the quality of water in the river is less turbid. The quality of raw water needs to be ascertained for understanding the parameters as per IS 2296, so that an

appropriate treatment process would be proposed.

Figure 5.4: Water supply arrangement- schematic

5.5.4 Raw Water Transmission Main

It is proposed to lay an exclusive raw water pumping main from intake works upto water treatment plant at the site for a distance of approximately 3 kms. The economic size of pumping main will

be worked out and material of MS or DI. If MS pipe is proposed, the pipe will be lined inside with cement mortar and outside guinted. During the site visit the consultants have explored the

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possibility of laying the raw water pumping main along the existing alignment where the Uttarpara municipality has laid the pipe line. However, detailed investigation of the route is required for

the space availability and also acceptance by the concerned authorities for laying the pipeline. If not, an alignment would need to be surveyed and proposed.

5.5.5 Raw Water Storage Reservoir

The source of water is adequate through out the year and abundant water is available in the river always. Though the raw water from the river could be pumped as per the designed number of

hours, it would be better to store some volume of the raw water in IT Township premises for uninterrupted and assured water supply during maintenance of intake works and pumping main.

Therefore, it is proposed to store the raw water in the storage reservoir. A reservoir is proposed to be constructed in the IT Township near the treatment plant so that, water from the reservoir

would be about 2 to 3 days water requirement.

Considering the fact 6 acres of land is required for storage reservoir including WTP, clear water reservoir and elevated storage tank. The decision for the storage reservoir will be an out come of

deliberations with the master planning team.

5.5.6 Water Treatment Plant

Presently the Kolkata metropolitan/municipality maintains an intake and water treatment plant at Uttarpara. The consultant have visited the plant at Uttarpara and had discussions with the staff

and gathered information.

The treated water requirement is for drinking purpose, process industries and cooling purposes. A conventional water treatment process with aeration, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration

and chlorination system would be adequate for house hold, commercial institutions water supply. Where as, demineralization process would be required for process water supply, etc. It is

required to asses the exact requirement of process water based on the type and number of units in the site. Only the required quantity raw water is taken to conventional treatment plant for

drinking water supply and the remaining quantity will be diverted to demineralization plant or any, for process requirement.

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Figure 5.5: Schematic Map showing the location of WTP, OHT and distribution network

It is proposed to earmark land in the extruded portion towards North of plot as shown in figure for location of WTP. The treated water will be stored in the underground reservoir and pumped to

elevated reservoir for distribution. A pump house at the WTP premises will be constructed with necessary pumps and piping arrangements. The location of elevated storage tanks/ground level

storage tanks will be decided based on the topography of the site. The land is about 3 km long north–south and level difference is about 2.5 m, location and number of elevated tanks will be

worked for required pressure in the distribution network. As per the standard norm, minimum of 7 to 8 m residual head is proposed in the distribution network. One elevated tank at WTP

premises and another at suitable location after freezing out master plan would be required to be constructed in order to get minimum pressure.

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5.5.7 Distribution Network

The treated water will be distributed through a network of pipes laid through out the IT Township. It is proposed to use HDPE pipes for distribution network and size of pipe would vary form 100

mm to 500 mm. Total length of distribution pipelines would be about 14 km. However the actual length of network will be worked out after finalization of the master plan.

5.6 Sewerage

A well planned sewerage system is necessary for collection, transportation and treatment of wastewater/sewage generated from residential, commercial and institutional establishment in IT

Township. About 6.8 MLD of sewage treated water will be generated.

Concept of sewage disposal from the end use of water line to STP through sewage collecting branch line, main sewer line and trunk sewer line finally to the River Hoogly is as shown below. The

possibility of disposing in near by nala adjacent to south-east will be explored.

Figure 5.6: Sewerage system arrangement- schematic

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5.6.1 Sewage Collection Network

It is proposed to lay sewer line for collection of sewage. The approximate length of the sewers would be 10 kms. The size of sewers would vary from 150 mm in dia to 300 mm dia. Sewers

would be RCC pipes or stoneware pipes, and manholes would be RCC or brick construction depending upon ground water condition. It would be better to provide RCC manholes in the water

logged areas. As per the preliminary design concept about 230 to 250 manholes would required to be constructed. Trunk sewers will be laid to carry sewage from the IT Township upto STP.

The topography of land is flat with gentle sloping from north to south with a level difference of about 2.5 m. Providing sewerage system poses a big challenge due to high water table and flat

topography of the land. The depth of manholes would be high in some stretches as the sewage is to be carried by gravity. If the depth of manholes is very high, wet wells need to be planned

with necessary pumps and pipe arrangements for collection and pumping of sewage to higher elevation. A detailed survey of the land and soil investigation will guide for proper planning and

designing of sewerage system for the IT Township.

5.6.2 Sewage Treatment Plant (STP)

The sewage generated needs treatment before disposing into natural water body, meeting the Pollution Control Board norms. The effluent from sewage treatment plant (STP) shall meet

minimum 20/30 criteria (the effluent shall have 20 mg/l BOD and 30 mg/l of SS) before disposing into natural water body. It is proposed to reuse the sewage treated water from STP for

horticulture and AC units.

Selection of STP depends upon the type of sewage generated and final use of effluent, land availability and capital cost. The sewage generated is of domestic sewage type in nature. The type

of STPs which could be adopted for the IT Township is Activate Sludge Process (ASP), Trickling Filters (TF) and Membrane Bio-Reactor (MBR).

• The TF - STP is advantageous in terms of operation and maintenance cost is considered, however investment is costlier as huge land is required for setting up of the treatment

facility. Land requirement will be approximately to the tune of 25 acres and it requires an investment of Rs one crore.

• Area required for ASP-STP is about 3 to 4 acres for the sewage generated, and the capital cost for setting up of treatment facility would be about Rs 1 crore.

• MBR-STP requires about 0.5 acres for the sewage generated, and the capital cost for setting up of treatment facility would be about Rs 10 crores.

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Figure 5.7: Schematic Map showing the location of STP and sewerage collection network

Considering the cost economics, ASP-STP would be better option for the IT Township to treat the sewage. Again the effluent from this STP would be recycled for process water/makeup water

for AC chilling plants, and horticulture purposes. The remaining treated effluent will be discharged into nearby Nala/water body.

A detailed cost economics will be worked out for selection of type of STP and the same will be decided later.

A separate pipeline from STP outlet upto the buildings for reuse for AC, horticulture use, etc., will be provided after finalization of the building units.

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Figure 5.8: Schematic diagram of activated sludge process STP (Oxidation Ditch Type)

5.7 Solid Waste Management

It is envisaged to have a well balanced techno economic socio friendly solid waste management system. This needs a detailed study on the process and activities involved in the various land

use pattern of master plan. Thus a waste budget shall explore a fact based requirement of suitable type of solid waste management system. Further the economics involved in the zero handling

system of solid waste management compared with other conventional methods. A due comparison is also required in terms of economics for the disposable solid waste system. However it is

tentatively proposed to go for disposable system i.e.

Organized waste Transport Disposal

Waste segregation and Transfer
Generation
collection

Conceptually solid waste disposal as shown above shall be disposed at the place called Dhapa (WBSWM) as observed during the site visit.

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The “WASTE BUDGET” and segregation is anticipated in the broader classifications as shown below:-

• Solid waste

• House hold waste (Sources from Residential)

• Bio infection waste (Sources form SEZ canteen, Hotel, Restaurant etc.)

• E-waste (Sources from SEZ area)

• Recyclable waste (sources from SEZ and domestic)

Waste generation is anticipated total tune of minimum 20 and maximum 40 tons/day based on the municipal waste generation.

5.7.1 Bio Medical Waste

The anticipated waste generation will be tune of 40 tons.

The source of generation of bio medical waste will be the tune of 300 kg

The detailing of the waste generation by classification will be possible in latter stage after freezing the master plan and space utility.

5.7.1.2 Infectious Waste

It is to note here that the infectious waste being generated from Hospital which consist of drugs, expired drugs, plaster are hazardous, toxic and even lethal because of the high potential for

disease transmission. This also comprises of infectious, bio medical and radio active materials like hypodermics needles, knives etc. constitute great risk in order to have safe solid waste

disposal. The rules made by ministry of Environment and Forest Govt. of India will be followed.

Note: Considering the shallow water table of the site the rain water harvest is not considered at present. However in case of requirement, Rain water harvest will be taken care by having a storm

water pond in landscape in future.

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5.8 Tentative Land Allocation

A tentative land allocation shall be reserved in the master plan in the demarcated location as below:

Area Required (Conceptual) in

Description
acres

Intake 1.0 (outside the site)

WTP 4.0

STP 4.0

OHT 2.0

Solid Waste 1.0 (0.5 x 2)

5.9 Conclusion

Based on the requirement of infrastructure facilities envisaged by client all the infrastructural related issues in respect of water supply, sewage, drainage, rain fall and waste generation have

been assessed. The assessment is made on the basis of information collected. The required observations during the site visit and the inputs of related issues have been analyzed tentatively to

understand overall conceptualization. However requirement has been verified based on secondary as well. A ‘Zero waste’ approach of handling solid waste management is seriously considered

to have a clean IT Township.

The requirement of water and the population are considered based on the in puts given by the client. Adequate research and analysis has been carried out in evolving a technology with due

consideration of techno-commercial and socio factors. Rain water harvesting on a large scale is not considered under the proposed development. The recommendation are based on the

preliminary assessment, a clear picture of the requirements will be possible based on inputs from the evolved master plan.

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CHAPTER 6: STORM WATER DRAINAGE

6.1 Objectives & Design criterion

The storm drainage is proposed to be planned without the detention storage at the site without detriment to the settlements around the site. The catchments characteristics and the drainage

pattern in the vicinity apart from storm runoff have to be studied to estimate the impact on the storm drainage network. While the catchments for the internal storm drain network will be the site

area of 314 acres, for the macro drainage the adjoining areas are also included. It may become imperative that entry of outside water into the site need to be stopped. The site is to be filled up

to facilitate easy drainage of storm water.

6.2 Preliminary Assessment

a. Total area to be drained is 500 acres (314 acres of IT Township + 185 acres from outside IT Township (from northern side)

b. No detention pond or storage of storm water is proposed. The major drains are designed to cater for the highest rain fall intensity (65 mm / hour).

c. The water from the south-west corner of the site is to be drained out to river Hoogly by gravity (preferably) along the existing drainage

d. The existing natural drainage / drains will be filled and closed.

e. The new regime of flow in no way be detrimental to the existing settlements.

6.3 Design Concept & Procedure

All the storm water is collected from minor / medium drains and carried through major drains and disposed off from the south west end. Storm drains are designed as per the procedure

described by IRC SP-42 code. Design procedure is briefly described below.

• Rainfall intensity considered = 65mm / hour

• Area to be drained = 500 acres ( =314 acres of IT Township + 185 acres outside the IT Township from northern direction )=210 Hectares

• Coefficient of run off considered=0.6

• Velocity of flow through drain considered = 2m /sec at critical flow ( drain slope =1 in 2000 )

• Maximum length of drain from point of inlet to outlet = 3000m

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• Corresponding time of concentration = 28min ( Entry time=3mins )

• Design discharge = 65 cumecs

• Manning’s coefficient for lined canal= 0.018

• Proposed size of major drain =2 Nos of 5m wide x 4m deep (Rectangular shape).

• Free board considered for major drain =0.5m

Maximum discharge that could be carried= 70 cumecs

6.4 Proposed Storm Water drainage.

The storm drainage is proposed without any detention storage at the site .Existing drains in the area need to be filled & closed. There are two major parallel drains that (runs North to South, and

discharge at the South end of site) is proposed to carry all storm water (Refer sketch) along the periphery of the long North -South arm of the site . These drains are of the size 5m wide and 4m

deep. The drains shall be covered at the top to use it as a pedestrian facility or for bicycle track. The water from the south-west corner from major drains of the site is to be drained out to river

Hoogly by gravity (preferably) along the existing drainage channels. Gravity flow is proposed for the storm water flow. Other than the major drains, medium drains (refer sketch-Size 3m wide x

3m Sdeep) are proposed for collection of storm water from the major roads proposed in the site. One medium sized drain is proposed to collect water from the additional area (from north side of

the proposed IT Township, out side our proposed area) and discharges into one of the major drain. As the natural down slope of the terrain is from east towards west there will be no inflow of

storm water from the western side of the site. Similarly, from the eastern side (Hind Motor site) there will be no inflow into the site. A network of minor drains (1m wide x 1.5 m deep) will be

connected to the medium drains to carry run-off from the proposed developments.

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Figure 6.1: Storm Water Flow

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Technical appendix

Drainage

Calculation

Ground

Total width to be drained 700 ( Average width considered )

Discharge Calculation :

1) Coefficient of runoff

The drains is carrying runoff from half the total roadway width

The coefficient of runoff for the roadway

surface = 0.6

2) Time of Concentration

The time required for the runoff water to reach

from

the extreme mid of roadway to the drain

Considering 3min as the entry time for the runoff water into the drain

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Time of concentration = Entry time + Time of flow through drain

With velocity of flow through drain as 2m/s

L = 120 x (t - 3)

Time

(min) 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 90

L (m) 240 840 1440 2040 3240 4440 5640 6840 10440

3) Area :

Area contributing to flow at any point L m from start of grade is given by

700. x
At =
L Hectare

10000

= 700.0 x (120 x (t - 3)) Hectare

10000

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Time

(min) 5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 90

At

Hectare 16.8 58.8 100.8 142.8 226.8 310.8 394.8 478.8 730.8

4) Rainfall Intensity 'i'

From the 10 years rainfall data of Kolkatta city the 1 hour max rainfall= 65 mm

Duration ' t'

5 10 15 20 30 40 50 60
min

Conversion
3.7 2.85 2.4 2.08 1.67 1.33 1.17 1
factor

Rainfall
24.05 18.53 15.60 13.52 10.86 8.65 7.61 6.50
intensity cm

5) Discharge is given by the relation :

Q = 0.028 x P x It x At

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Total Average Width of area to be drained 700 m

Max length of drain from point of outfall to point of discharge = 3000

Corresponding time of concentration = 28.00 Min

Corresponding Area contributing the flow = At = 210 Hectares

Intensity of rainfall Corresponding to

given time of concentration = It = 18.53 cm

Discharge Q = 0.028 x P x It x At = 65.356 cum/sec

INPUT DATA

Canal Type = Lined

Slope of Drain ( 1 in n ) = 2000

Manning's coefficient (N) = 0.018

Breadth of drain ( B in m ) = 10

Depth of drain ( D in m ) = 4

Free board ( fb in m ) = 0.5

Side slope of drain ( hor / vert) = 0

Q( Available at outfall of longest drain in cumecs

65.356
)=

Canal Calculations for Nominal Drain Size of 10 m wide x 4 m deep

Depth of water flow D1 ( m ) = D - fb

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D1 ( m )

= 3.5

Top width of water flow tw (m) = B + (2 * D1 * (hor / vert))

tw (m) = 10

Area of flow ( A in sq.m ) = (B + tw) * D1 / 2

( A in sq.m )

= 35

B + (2 * (((D1 * (hor / vert)) ^ 2) + (D1 * D1)) ^

Wetted perimeter ( P in m ) = 0.5)

P( in m) = 17.00

R ( in

m) = A/P

R ( in

m) = 2.06

Velocity of water flow ( V ) = (R ^ (2 / 3)) * (S ^ (0.5)) / N

where S = 1 / n = 0.0005

V ( in m / sec )

= 2.0

Actual Discharge ( Q act)

= A*V

Qact ( in m3 / sec)

= 70.4

> Available Max Discharge Hence OK

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CHAPTER 7: ELECTRICAL SERVICES

7.1 Objectives

• To provide inputs to the promoter the standards envisaged to arrive at the power supply demand.

• Highlight the different strategies which can be for power supply and other works and to obtain confirmation on the preferred strategy.

• To understand user requirements and demands for utility

• To conclude the most viable option for providing best infrastructure power to the user.

• Highlight methods for energy conservation.

7.2 Design criterion

• Criterion for the design development would be based on the acceptable strategy to promoter. This can be concluded after discussion with promoter, road map for development,

scope of development, discussions with government and statutory bodies and the demand.

• If grid power to the development is feasible, it would be the most viable option to tap power from the Grid, since the demand to the proposed development is envisaged more than

100 MVA.

• Availability of Natural Gas in the near future to opt for captive power plant (CPP) with Co-Generation.

• Opportunities to tie up with companies, who would build, own, operate and Transfer the Generating plants.

• Cost comparisons between Grid and CPP and recovery periods considering Co-Generation.

A feasibility study need to conducted to understand : -

o System voltage preferred by WBSEB to cater to this quantum of power through Grid.

o Availability of power from grid.

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o Extent of augmentation required at the upstream sub-station.

o Distance from the feeding sub-station to the locations wherein the sub-station within the development would be planned.

o Corridor availability to run overhead or underground cables to the proposed locations of sub-stations within the development area.

7.2.1 Standards envisaged for arriving the demand

1) Office

• Lighting - 1.5 VA / Sft

• UPS - 2.5 VA / Sft

• Utility - 2.5 VA /Sft

• HVAC - 7.0 VA / Sft

2) Hotel

• Lighting - 1.5 VA / Sft

• Utility - 2.5 VA / Sft

• HVAC - 8.0 VA / Sft

3) Residential units

• Villas - 18 kVA / flat

• Town houses - 10 kVA / unit

• Apts - 6 kVA / flat

4) Mall

• Lighting - 2.5 VA / Sft

• Utility - 2.5 VA / Sft

• HVAC - 8.0 VA / Sft

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Note – Based on final construction scope, the assumption would be fine tuned to arrive at the peak demands.

7.3 Preliminary Assessment.

The following points have been understood from site visit and discussions with Bengal shriram group.

• Power cannot be tapped from the existing overhead line.

• Hind Motor exists with 132 kV sub-station.

• There no space available to add number of bays to install switchgear and Transformers for feeding power to the proposed development.

• The existing line feeding Hind Motor is in adequate to feed the proposed development.

• Discussions with WBSEB have to be conducted to ascertain the availability of power in phased manner to the proposed development.

• As per the present power scenario in the Eastern Region there is a short fall in grid power by around 0.01%

• Alternative power supply options have to be checked.

Power supply position in the Eastern Region

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Reference: Ministry of Power, Govt. of India – power sector

profile – April’06

7.4 Power Demand

Power Demand Load Matrix

Development type No. of plots

VA / Sft CL DF VA / Sft MD MD

kVA / unit in kVA after DF in kVA in MVA

Residential

Villas - 2500 / 6000 Sft - 3/4BD 750 18.0 13500 0.7 12.6 9450 9.45

Town houses - 2500 Sft - 500 10.0 5000 0.7 7.0 3500 3.50

3/4BD

Apts - 2/ 3/4 BD 7000 6.0 42000 0.7 4.2 29400 29.40

60500 42350 42.35

Amenities

3* Hotel 300 12.5 1500 0.7 8.8 1050 1.05

School 7.0 2218 0.7 4.9 1552 1.55

Club house 12.0 3802 0.7 8.4 2661 2.66

Mall 12.5 5000 0.85 10.6 4250 4.25

Hospital 200 12.5 2000 0.85 10.6 1700 1.70

Office area 13.0 156000 0.7 9.1 109200 109.20

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Development type No. of plots

170519 120413 120.41

Others

Roads & parks 1000 1000 1.00

Unforeseen 1000 1000 1.00

2000 2000 2.00

Total 233019 164763 165

¾ Total Power requirement for the proposed development - 165 MVA Or 132 MW

7.5 Options of power supply

7.5.1 Grid power

Grid power is the primary source at 220 kV or 132 kV / 11 kV or 33 kV by promoter or if feasible by government

The total power requirement to the proposed development is around 165 MVA / 132 MW. Considering the huge power requirement to the development the West Bengal State Electricity Board

would insist the installation of 220 kV or 132 kV / 33 kV or 11 kV substations within the vicinity of the development as power cannot be availed at 33 kV or 11 kV.

7.5.1.1 Sub-station within the development

The development will be provided with sub station stepping down power from 220 kV or 132 kV to 33 kV or 11 kV at 1st stage & further step down from 33kV or 11 kV to 415 V at the 2nd stage.

The final medium voltage (distribution voltage) would be finalized upon detailed study on voltage drop, fault level etc.

7.5.1.2 Corridor for brining in Grid power

Since the grid power from the existing line or from the existing sub station cannot be tapped due to inadequate capacity of the sub-station and line, the power has to be tapped from a different

location as per the feasibility report.

The feasibility of corridor to lay underground cables or overhead lines has to be well assessed.

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7.5.1.3 Ring Main Arrangement

Medium voltage power distribution to different zones in the development area is proposed with 11 kV or 33 kV ring main arrangement. The ring mains would be inter connected using 11 kV ATS

/ breakers interlocked to address issues like cable and breaker failures. Each ring can cater power up to 5 to 6 MVA at 11 kV & up to 20 MVA on 33 kV system.

7.5.1.4 Power Transmission

Power transmission within the development area is envisaged using underground cables to cater to the demand of downstream sub-station.

• Cable to downstream switchyards shall be underground cables from

• 220 kV, 132 kV / 33 kV or 11 kV sub-stations.

• The cables shall be underground with sand cushioning and brick protection

OR

In RCC Hume pipes of suitable diameter with cable pulling chambers at definite intervals

OR

Laid on cable trays installed built in RCC trenches.

In case of RCC trenches, other services viz., Communication system with optic fiber cables for Data and Voice. Service providers can use these trenches to lay number of cables as per user’s

requirement.

7.5.1.5 Phase Wise development

The electrical distribution would be designed keeping in mind modular expansion to suit growth in power demand / construction programme.

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7.5.1.6 Immediate power requirement

Based on the analysis (to conducted) of power requirement for the phase wise development and availability of power at Medium voltage – on 33 kV or 11 kV, substations at 33 or 11 kV shall be

set up at one or two locations which can hooked on to the main system at a later date. This has to be taken up considering the lead time for procurement and installation of power supply to the

proposed facility through high voltage system at 220 kV or 132 kV.

7.5.2 Captive power plant (CPP)

Considering shortfall in grid power and upon getting authenticated information on availability of natural gas in the near future it is advisable to opt for multi fuel engines, to enable shift in use

economical fuel.

Alternatively, Bio-mass power generating plant can be explored. This option need to be determined on the following.

• Separate land outside the proposed development for installation of bio-mass plant. Approximately 0.35 to 0.40 acre / MW land would be necessary.

• Availability of abundant rise husk, coconut shells and other suitable natural fuels.

In case if the bio-mass power plant solution is feasible part of the power can be generated and wheeled to grid and can be tapped at the development area.

7.5.3 Back up power

Back up power by 11 kV or 415 V Generators to be detailed subsequent understanding the scope.

Considering requirement of uninterrupted power supply to the commercial facility, back up power to the facility is envisaged to be provided by using Diesel generators. It is considered that the

end user / builder / promoter would install 100 % back up. DG sets based on requirement as stand by or prime duty systems depending on the demand & requirements. The back up power

system is totally redundant and usages may be low.

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The options to set up back up power are: -

• Generating plants by end users to suit their power needs

• Centralized power plant by an association or by builder for the complete complex.

Generator installation by end users

Since the main source of power is established by the promoters, the end users can be allowed to put up their own back up power plants. In view of multi tenancy situation and large space

required to put up small capacity plants by all users to suit their requirement, it is advisable to opt for centralized power plant. In addition users would opt for N+ 1 configuration which would

result in number of chimneys rising to terrace level, finally detrimental to aesthetic view of buildings and surroundings.

Centralized Generating plant

Number of generators sets is low in this option. Number of downstream switchboards compared to 1st version is reduced and the distribution can be done using rising mains – bus ways at

different locations for office use and with centralized HVAC plants and chilled water supplied to each user with BTU metering arrangement.

• IT Facilities, Malls & Commercial areas - 100 % back up power

• Residential Apts , Villas - 50 % back up power

7.5.4 Strategies for power supply

Sl.No. Description of scope of Scope – 1 Scope Remarks

work By Promoter – 2 By

User.

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Sl.No. Description of scope of Scope – 1 Scope Remarks

work By Promoter – 2 By

User.

1 220 kV or 132 / 33 or 11 × User has to lay cables from the main power

kV sub-station, with station. Cable lengths would be high. The

provision of built in cable system architecture would be radial.

trenches.

2 Downstream 33 kV × User shall lay small length of cable, ring main

switchyard in the close to arrangement possible.

load centers.

3 Load center sub-station × User to tap power at 415 V. To have their own

with number of power plant for power back up. Depends on

Transformer. the agreement. Transformers to be maintained

by a company / association of users.

4 Load Center sub-station × Beyond Medium Voltage metering the

with number of equipments would belong to user. User to

Transformers maintain the Transformer and downstream

equipments. Scope of power supply managing

company / association limited up to metering

arrangement.

5 Back up power – × Providing user power at 415V in case multi

Generators – 415 V tenancy back power plant needs to be put up

Generators or 11 kV by promoter. The option can be addressed

Generators. building wise or for a cluster of buildings.

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Sl.No. Description of scope of Scope – 1 Scope Remarks

work By Promoter – 2 By

User.

With Diesel Engines User has ready to use power at 415 V with

With Multi Fuel Engines power supply transfer arrangements.

6 Back up power – × Promoter installing 11 kV Power Generating

Generators plant

With Diesel Engines (Centralized) zone wise. User will have power

With Multi Fuel Engines. transfer arrangement at the upstream level

(medium voltage). Total power supply to

development is managed by promoter or

association. Minimizes the space requirements

with large size Generators.

6 Back up power × User would put up his own back up power

plant, in all probabilities with N + 1

configuration. Space requirements would be

high compared to centralized plants.

7 Captive Power Plant with × Promoter providing power at 415 Volts for user

heat recovery system. along with chilled water, hot water, steam from

the power generating plant using heat recovery

system. To conclude on this a feasibility study

on demand, availability of economical fuel,

heat recovery systems and recovery periods

has to be worked out.

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Sl.No. Description of scope of Scope – 1 Scope Remarks

work By Promoter – 2 By

User.

If this option is feasible, tapping power from

grid at 220 or 132 kV can be reviewed and can

be limited filling the short fall in power

generation in house.

7.6 Other works related to infrastructure development.

• External lighting – would be designed based on width of roads with conventional or solar based ones.

• Path lighting and landscape lighting – would be designed based on landscape architecture.

• Grounding : -

o Dedicated grounding system

o Equi-potential bonding system.

o Based on user requirements the grounding system would be designed.

o Opting for equi-potential bonding is suggested to have better grounding arrangement. In this system building steel would be grounded.

• Security System

o Surveillance to the complete development.

o Building wise surveillance arrangement.

o Access control system using boom barriers.

o Building wise solution with access control system.

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Note : The Security system would designed or provision to lay low voltage or optic fiber cables would be made to suit development plans and scope.

7.7 Energy conservation

The following point can be considered towards conservation of energy

• Co-generating plants is feasible to cater to HVAC needs.

• Use of standalone street lighting arrangement with solar powered cells.

• Use of solar power for parking bays.

• Use of solar system for water pumping arrangements.

• Guide lines to user to install power factor correction system and filters to have a healthy networking of power distribution system and to make the system very efficient.

• Guideline to users to opt for High frequency ballasts or super low loss ballasts.

• Guideline to users to opt for efficient lighting system to save energy by adopting use of occupancy sensors, dimmable ballasts, and time based switching arrangements through

programmable logic controllers.

• Use of dusk to dawn lighting controllers for external lighting to optimize the use of lighting. Timer based or programmable lighting controls to have suitable switching

arrangements.

• Use equipments to contain voltage drop.

7.8 Methodology

• Arrive at the accurate power requirement.

• Decide the load centers and capacity of Transformers to be installed.

• Decide the road map for construction.

• Arrive at ramping for the power requirement on yearly basis based on construction programme.

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• Split the yearly power requirement on quarterly basis for precise planning.

• Locate the switchyards / transformer yards close to the load centers to minimize losses.

• Plan the radial and ring main arrangements well to minimize the length of medium voltage cables to be laid.

• Plan a modular distribution and networking arrangement to plan the investment.

• Choose and plan equipments to suit seamless expansions to the possible extent.

7.9 Conclusion

Upon discussions with power supply authorities and on studying other alternative sources of power the most viable options would be concluded.

The most viable option for distribution would be decided based the final strategy accepted by promoter on power distribution architecture.

7.10 Foot prints for planning

Following are few foot prints to facilitate planning of space in the Master plan. The space allocation need to be made based on confirmation of battery limit intended by promoters Bengal

Shriram.

132 kV – Sub station – Single bay

Can cater to installation of 1 Transformer of rating 40 to 50 MVA – 132 kV / 33 or 11 kV – 75 M (Length) x 20 M (Width)

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33 kV Switchyard – With 2 Incomers and 3 Outgoing breakers – Considering Can Cater up to 7.5 MVA if Transformers are housed within the same switchyard or can cater up to 20 MVA with

downstream distribution network – 7.4 M (Length) x 6 M (Width)

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33 kV Switchyard – With 2 Incomers and 4 Outgoing breakers – Considering Can Cater up to 10 MVA if Transformers are housed within the same switchyard or can cater up to 20 MVA with

downstream distribution network – 10.0 M (Length) x 6 M (Width)

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33 kV Transformer Yard – With Ring Main Unit, Metering Cubicle, HT breaker, 1- Transformer (2.5 MVA) and an LT breaker – 18.8 M (Length) x 6 M (Width)

33 kV Transformer Yard – With Ring Main Unit, Metering Cubicle, HT breaker, 2- Transformers (2.5 MVA) and an LT breaker – 29.5 M (Length) x 6 M (Width)

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33 kV Transformer Yard – With Ring Main Unit, Metering Cubicle, HT breaker, 4- Transformers (2.5 MVA) and an LT breaker – 40.3 M (Length) x 6 M (Width)

Conceptual Single line / flow chart for power distribution

The conceptual single line diagram shows the following.

• Development area with 2 Nos of 132 kV Sub station, with transformers of 132 kV / 33 kV or 11 kV rating as stage 1.

• 33 kV or 11 kV switchyards at different location within the development area – as stage 2.

• 33 KV / 415 V or 11 kV / 415 V Transformer yards – ready to use by occupier as stage 3.

Note: Based on battery limit confirmation which Bengal Shriram would like have under the development scope the distribution scheme would be detailed.

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7.11 Telecommunication.

7.11.1 General

Considering the development in phases and in the absence of the end user requirements, it is proposed to only provide infrastructure to service providers to build the telecommunication and

networking system for data, voice and broad band facilities and deliver the same to the various users in the campus.

7.11.2 Infrastructure

It is proposed to provide space to bring in service provider circuits into the SEZ development and to install telecommunication equipments at a central location in the proposed development plan.

This facility shall be the point of entry for multiple service providers to terminate their circuits and re distribute services within the campus.

7.11.3 Networking to different zones

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A dedicated trench is proposed to lay optic fiber and low voltage cables. These cables shall be run in redundant topology in ring architecture within the campus to facilitate tapping off circuits for

the various buildings that come up in the Campus. This architecture provides redundancy in a ring-in and ring-out configuration

These trenches shall also be used to run short run of copper cables to service the last mile applications such as phone systems and DSL circuits.

7.11.4 Feeder Pillars

Feeder pillar at different locations shall be considered to receive optic fiber cables from main communication room and would have distribution arrangements for zones and units. These are

passive nodes and do not require power or equipment to be installed in the same.

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CHAPTER 8: WAY FORWARD

The preliminary assessment presented in this report is carried forward to further detailed analysis of each infrastructure component. In the next stage, this along with the concept master plan

prepared by the Master Planning Consultants are utilised for evolving a scheme for the transportation, water, sewerage, drainage and electrical infrastructure planning.

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