6.1 Fire Protection Facilities ...... 14 6.2 Electrical Systems ...... 14 6.3 Safety Systems ...... 15 6.4 Automation and Instrumentation ...... 16 6.5 Painting ...... 17 6.6 Pollution Control Facilities ...... 17 6.7 Security ...... 18 6.8 Communication System ...... 18 7. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES ...... 18

7.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE ...... 19 7.2 PROJECT COST ESTIMATES ...... 19

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Project Details ...... 1

Table 2: Environmental Setting ...... 3

Table 3: Petroleum Products Classification ...... 8

Table 4: Storage Tank Details ...... 8

Table 5: Plant and Non-Plant Buildings ...... 9

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Project Location ...... 5

Figure 2: Google Image of the Project Site ...... 6

Figure 3: Project Site Layout Plan ...... 11

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), proposes to set up a new POL (Rail- fed) Depot at Village Gangaikondan, Dist – Tirunelveli, (Tamil Nadu). The proposed Depot shall fully comply with CCOE, OISD (Oil Industry Safety Directorate) standards mainly 117, 118 & 244) and other Statutory requirements.

No Inter linked and interdependent projects involved.

Proponents have proposed to construct within the area of 26.68 ha (65.93 acres).

The company appointed M/s. Enviro Resources (NABET approved environmental consultant), Mumbai to carry out study of the impacts of the project on local environment and for obtaining Environmental Clearance.

The brief details of the project are as provided in Table 1.

Table 1: Project Details

Sr. No. Reference to Proposed Site Description a. Ownership M/s Bharat Petroleum Corporation limited b. Area 65.93 Acres c. Nature of Proposed Project Green Field Rail Fed - POL Depot d. Material Transportation Receipt by Rail: Full rake to handle 52 wagons. Facilities Dispatch by Road: Site will be connected through Madathupatti Village Road of 6 meter width e. Settled areas nearby with Gangaikondan Railway Station – 1.2 km distance  Aladipatti   Village: 0.5 km f. Over all Project Cost INR 225 Crores g. Manpower Operation Phase: 40 Nos Construction Phase: 200 Nos h. Project completion time 24 months upon approval of Statutory Clearances

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2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 Project Proponent

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian state-controlled oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. BPCL has been ranked 314th in the Fortune Global 500 rankings of the world's biggest corporations for the year 2018. BPCL currently has Refineries at Mumbai and Kochi with a capacity of 12 Million Metric Tonnes per Annum (MMTPA) and 15.5 MMTPA respectively for refining crude oil. BPCL's subsidiary at Numaligarh has a capacity of 3 MMTPA. BPCL is India’s 3rd largest company by turnover over INR 2771 bn in FY18 India’s 2nd largest Oil Marketing Company (OMC) with domestic sales volume of over 43.20 MMT in FY18 and Domestic market share of 23.8% during FY18 Majority Govt. of India shareholding of 54.93% and explicit Govt. support through under-recovery compensation mechanism, It ranks 314th on Fortune 2018 global list; ranks 5th among the only seven Indian companies on the list. It is well positioned to meet market demand across India through Strategically located Refineries and Marketing Infrastructure. It is India’s only OMC with a successful foray into upstream business.

2.2 Nature of Project

The main activities of the Depot will be RECEIPT, STORAGE and DISPATCH. The Depot will receive, store and distribute Petroleum Products like Motor Spirit (MS), Ethanol, High Speed Diesel (HSD), Bio-Diesel and Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO).

No by-products / additional products are generated / manufactured during the operations. Hence, the present proposal is classified under Schedule 6(b) & Category ‘B’ according to EIA Notification 2006 & subsequent amendments.

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3. SITE INFORMATION

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has proposed to set up a new POL Depot at Village Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu. The project location is well connected with Gangaikondan railway station by a distance of 1.2 km (aerial). The total plot admeasuring 26.68 ha (65.93 acres) and owned by BPCL.

3.1 Site Alternates

To setup the rail-fed Depot in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu, BPCL finalised the location due to proximity of railway station as the receipt will be via a railway sliding.

On comparative study, it was observed that, land near Gangaikondan Railway Station has better Railway Siding Feasibility. Therefore, Gangaikondan land was shortlisted as best location for setting up BPCL’s Depot in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.

3.2 Environmental Setting

The Environmental Setting in 10 km radius of project site is presented in Table 2.

Table 2: Environmental Setting

Particulars Details Plant location Village Gangaikondan, Taluka Tirunelveli state Tamilnadu Approx site Centre point Latitude: 8°50'1.48"N Coordinates Longitude: 77°47'44.52"E Climatic conditions at Tirunelveli Maximum temperature 350 C Minimum temperature 220 C Annual rainfall (total) 752 mm Relative humidity Maximum - 80 % Minimum - 25 % Plant site elevation above MSL 36 m Plant site topography Plain Present land use at the site Agricultural land Nearest highway NH-7: 2.3 km Nearest railway station Gangaikondan railway station: 1.2 km Nearest Airport Tuticorin Airport: 28.1 km Nearest major water bodies Gangaikondan Kulam: 0.7 km Nearest town/City Tirunelveli Town: 15.7 km Archaeologically important Nil places Protected areas as per Wildlife Yes, As per draft notification vide no S.O. 5645(E)

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Particulars Details Protection Act, 1972 (Tiger dated 30th October 2018; Gaikondan Spotted Deer reserve, Elephant reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary is located at 1.77 km in west Biospheres, National parks, direction from the proposed depot Wildlife sanctuaries, community reserves and conservation reserves) Reserved / Protected Forests NIL Defence Installations Nil List of major Industries in 10 -- km radius Seismicity Seismic Zone-III as per IS 1893 (Part I): 2002

The location map of the project site is as depicted in Figure 1 and Google Image is as shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 1: Project Location

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Figure 2: Google Image of the Project Site 3.3 Land Use and Land Ownership

The depot is being proposed in the Gangaikondan village of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu state. The plot is being procured by BPCL. Alternate sites were considered and but considering rail line availability this site was found better for the project. Currently the land is agricultural land which will be utilized for development of POL depot.

3.4 Water Requirement

Water will be used for human consumption during construction and operation. Process water will not be required for operation of the facilities since no processing/ production is involved. The total water requirement for mock drills, gardening and domestic use will be around 25m3/day to be sourced from local body or proposed bore wells.

3.5 Power Requirement

Total power requirement for operation of the POL Depot has been worked out as 1000 kW. The same shall be obtained from Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited 11

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kV grid and further distribution system shall be provided. Backup power arrangement by providing 2x500, 1x250, 1x25 kVA stand by capacity of DG sets shall be provided.

3.6 Manpower Requirement

Approximately 200 Nos total manpower (Skilled/Unskilled) is estimated during the construction stage.

The estimated manpower requirement for the Operation of Depot is as follows:

CATEGORY NOS. Management / Supervisor 5 Skilled Workers 15 Unskilled / Watch & ward 20 Total 40

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4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

There is no manufacturing process involved in the depot. The process involved can be divided into

. Receipt of finished petroleum products through railway sliding.

. Storage of petroleum products in storage tanks fabricated as per international standards.

. Dispatch of petroleum products through Tank Lorries.

The entire operation of RECEIPT, STORAGE AND DISPATCH of petroleum products is carried out in a closed system thereby eliminating risk of spillage of products and to achieve enhanced safety.

4.1 Receipt through Rail Siding

Land for development of full size BTPN rake i.e. for 52 Tank wagons has been procured along with the POL Depot land. A full rake BTPN unloading railway siding shall be constructed inside the POL Depot.

4.2 Storage in Tank Farm

The Rail fed Depot of BPCL at Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli will be provided with Petroleum Storage Tanks for Class ‘A’ and Class ‘B’ products. The classification of the products is summarized in Table 3.

Table 3: Petroleum Products Classification

Name of Product Petroleum Name Petroleum Class Flash Point MS, Ethanol Motor Spirit A < 230C HSD, SKO High Speed Diesel B > 230 C, < 650. C

The tanks for both the products shall be Vertical Cone Roof with Internal Floating Roof for Class ‘A’. All petroleum products storage tanks are Designed, Fabricated, Erected and Tested as per API‐650 Standard, (American Petroleum Industries).

The Design of the Rail Fed Depot is in accordance with Petroleum Rules, OISD 117, 118, 141, 244 and approved by PESO, Nagpur. The details of Petroleum Storage Tanks are as follows shown in Table 4.

Table 4: Storage Tank Details

Dia. Ht. Capacity Total Total storage Tank Class Type (m) (m) (KL) Tanks (KL) HSD 24.04 16.00 7259 3 B AG FIXED 21,777 MS 20.00 15.00 4396 3 A AG EFR 13,188 SKO 11.00 11.50 1092 2 B AG FIXED 2,184

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Bio-Diesel 7.95 11.00 545 2 - AG FIXED 1,090 AG Ethanol 4.00 16.20 200 3 A 600 Horizontal U.G (OWN HSD 2.01 6.75 20 1 B 20 USE) UG HSD 3.20 12.60 100 1 B 100 Horizontal UG MS 3.20 12.60 100 1 A 100 Horizontal UG SKO 3.20 12.60 100 1 B 100 Horizontal Total 39159

AG Fixed – Cone Roof Vertical Tank EFR – External Floating Roof Vertical Tank UG – Underground Horizontal Tank

Note: - The above tankage shall be developed in line with latest API 650 design standards and OISD regulations. Above dimensions are tentative and shall be finalized during detailed engineering after receipt of environment clearance.

4.3 Dispatch through Tank Lorries

Approximate 100 trucks are anticipated on daily basis for dispatch to 150 retail outlets. Separate Covered shed platform to be provided for Tank Lorry Filling for HSD/MS with Loading Arms arrangement for dispatch of products to the Retail Outlets.

4.4 Plant and Non Plant Buildings and Other Civil Works

The list of major Plant and Non – Plant Buildings proposed is given in Table 5 and also see Figure 3 for Site Layout. Table 5: Plant and Non-Plant Buildings

Sl. Description Dimensions No. 1 SECURITY CABINS 4.0M X 4.0M 2 PLANNING ROOM 8M X 4.0M 3 CAR CYCLE SHED 30M X 8.0M 4 INSPECTION PLATFORM 15.0M X 4.0M 5 CALIBRATION TOWER 1X2000 KL & 1X1000 KL 6 FIRE WATER PUMP 22M X 8M HOUSE 7 MCC ROOM 20M X 8M 8 DG PLATFORM 20M X 8M

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Sl. Description Dimensions No. 9 TRANSFORMER YARD 8M X 8M 10 ADMIN BLOCK CUM 40 X 20M CONTROL ROOM 11 QC LAB 20M X 12M 12 ENGG STORE ROOM 12M X 8M OPERATION 13 TLF GANTRY – 8 BAYS 6M X 12M (each bay) +4 BAYS 14 SPEED BARREL SHED 5M X 5M (2 nos) 15 TLF PUMP HOUSE 35M X 7M 16 TWD PUMP HOUSE 28M X 7M 17 SIDING CREW BLOCK 10M X 5M 18 ETP 100KL/HR 19 HIGH MAST TOWER 5 NOS. 20 TANKLORRY PARKING 9000 SQM.(+3000SQM-FUTURE) 21 PCVO SHELTER 15.0M x 8.0M 22 AMENITIES BLOCK ( GF 12.0M x 10.0M + FF)L 23 VAPOUR RECOVERY 20.0MX5.0M UNIT 24 SAMPLE RETENTION 5.0MX5.0M ROOM Other facilities included in civil works are the following:  Compound wall around TT parking area.  Retaining walls.  Segregation fencing and internal fencing.  Main approach road (from site boundary)  Internal Roads.  Approach road to site from nearest existing road.  Pump house manifold.  TT parking area with parking slots (80 TT’s), Driver’s Rest room, drinking water facility, wash room etc.  Storm water drainage system.  TT Unloading platform.  Septic tank soak pit etc.  Bore wells.  Rain water harvesting facilities.  Landscaping and horticulture works with drip / sprinkler irrigation.  Sealing Platforms.  Any other requirement as specified in OISD 117,118and 244.

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Figure 3: Project Site Layout Plan

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4.5 Tank Fabrication Works

The following Above Ground/Underground tanks are proposed and shall be designed as per BPCL standard and API 650/ IS 10987 (as applicable) and Design consideration as stated in OISD 244.  HSD, Storage Tanks 3 x 7259 KL Above Ground Vertical Cone Roof.  MS, Storage Tanks 3 x 4396 KL Above Ground Vertical Cone Roof – with Internal Floating Roof.  SKO, Storage Tanks 2 x 1090 KL Above Ground Vertical Cone Roof.  Bio-Diesel 2 x 545 KL Above Ground Vertical Cone Roof.  Ethanol Tanks 3 x 200 KL, preferably AG horizontal along with Ethanol handling system.  3 Under ground tanks of 100 KL each for MS, HSD & SKO  Fire Fighting Water tanks 2 x 2300 KL Above Ground Vertical Cone Roof (four hours of pumping as per OISD standard).

4.6 Pipeline Works

Independent arrangement for TLF/TLD and TWD pumping facilities. Adequate number of pumps including standby pumps will be provided for the Depot facility. The mode of product receipt at this Depot is through Rail BTPN TW, one full rake (52 Wagon subject to railways requirement) at a time. All internal piping works required for receipt, storage and dispatch of above two products (HSD & MS) and piping required for products for dosing such as ethanol are included in the scope. Provision to be made to do additive dosing at each bay of TLF gantry. Bottom Loading Facilities are proposed for all products. If required, as per statutory norms Vapour Recovery System is to be provided for MS Tank Truck Loading. All connected works such as pipeline flanges, gaskets, valves, pipeline trestles, pipe bridges, pipe culverts, pipeline pedestals, saddle plates, PRV’s/TSV’s, paving in pipeline corridor etc. including material procurement as per required specification and installation are included in the scope. Pipeline manifolds at TLF pump house, TWD pump house valves, catwalks, operating platforms, jet nozzles for MS and HSD etc. are required. ROSOV (pneumatic) as tank body valves, MOV on inlet, outlet and recirculation lines and DBBV for positive segregation to be provided.

Suitable pumps with standby units are to be provided for TT loading along with ancillaries such as strainers, NRV’s and necessary electrification system. Submersible pumps are required for underground tanks.

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5. ENVIRONMENT CONTROL MEASURES

 During construction phase there will be fugitive emissions due to movement of equipment at site, dust emitted during the levelling, grading, earthworks, foundation works and other construction related activities. These impacts will however, be marginal and temporary in nature.

 Periodic leak detection and repair LDAR survey shall be carried out to detect & control such measures.

 Sewage generation is envisaged during operation phase and hence Septic Tank followed by Soak Pit is proposed to cater the sewage load. Sewage from the administration building will be routed to the septic tanks followed by soak pits and the sludge generated from the septic tank will be dried and used as manure for green belt area.

 Storm water drains are provided at Depot. These drains carry storm water from Tank dykes/other areas outside the Depot premises in a controlled manner.

 The DG sets shall be acoustically insulated resulting in reduction of noise as per limits prescribed by State Pollution Control Board. The exhaust pipe from DG sets shall be taken above the building as per State Pollution Control norms.

 No process / manufacturing involved. There is no hazardous waste as well as solid waste is generated from process. The waste oil generated from DG sets and fire engines will be collected in barrel and stored in a closed shed until its disposal and the same will be disposed to Gem lubricants.

 All conditions & pre-requisites of water and air consents together with certificate to handle hazardous products issued by State Pollution Control Board shall be strictly adhered to.

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6. FIRE AND SAFETY MEASURES

6.1 Fire Protection Facilities

Fire protection facilities conforming to latest applicable OISD standards, latest Petroleum Rules are to be provided as stated below:

 Full fledge auto-pressurized Fire Hydrant System to cover all facilities in the Depot as per OISD-117/118/244 norms including Tank Truck Parking Area, as per latest Safety Norms.

 Fire Fighting Pumps with diesel engines including stand by units.

 Fire Hydrant network system with monitors & hydrant valves.

 Jockey Pumps.

 Fixed Foam discharge and sprinkler systems for vertical tanks.

 Medium Expansion Foam Generators for Dyke Area.

 Foam compound storage and delivery system.

 Remote operated HVLR variable flow water cum foam monitors fixed type or portable type as per requirement,

 Water sump and pumping facilities.

 Portable fire fighting equipment as per OISD standards.

 Two nos, Fire Water Storage tanks each of 2300 KL ( four hrs of pumping as per OISD 244)

 Any other requirement as specified in OISD 117, OISD 118 and OISD 244.

6.2 Electrical Systems

Total power requirement for operation of the POL Depot has been worked out as 1000 kW. The same shall be obtained from Tamil Nadu State electricity grid and further distribution system shall be provided. Backup power arrangement by providing 100% stand by capacity of DG sets shall be provided.

Electrical works include providing all facilities required as per codes, standards and IE rules, OISD guidelines and petroleum rules, which include the following, as applicable:

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 HT yard.

 HT receipt facilities

 Transformer

 HT panels

 Cabling

 MCC and LT panels

 DG sets for power and lighting (100% stand by capacity)

 VFD for TLF pump motors

 Building and yard lighting to provide minimum lux levels area wise as per OISD 244

 Provision of Solar system for buildings and yard lighting

 Earthing, Bonding and Lightning protection systems

 UPS system of adequate capacity

 Air-conditioning system

 PA/Paging and communication systems

 Emergency shut-off system as specified in OISD standard

 All electrical facility as per requirement of the Depot

 Earthing at all the facilities and structures including tanks as per IS 3043 and complying to statutory norms

 All Power and control cables shall be laid either underground or over GI cable trays with proper segregation between Power and control/instrumentation cables. Cable route markers and identification tags to be provided

 Any other requirement as specified in OISD 117, OISD 118 and OISD 244

6.3 Safety Systems

 The company shall obtain all requisite clearances from Chief Control of Explosives and other statutory authorities.

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 Oil Industry Safety Directorate guidelines regarding Safety against Fire, Spillage, and Pollution control etc. shall be maintained and followed.

 Shall comply with the provisions made in Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989, as amended in 2000 and the Public Liability Insurance Act for handling of hazardous chemicals etc. All the hazardous waste shall be properly treated and disposed off in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Rules 2008 and its subsequent amendments

 Adequate buffer zone around the Petroleum Oil Depot shall be provided, as may be required as per OISD or other statutory requirements.

 During rainy season, the storm water drains shall be connected to oil water separator and passed through guard pond.

 Offsite disaster management plan shall be prepared in accordance with the District Authority and be implemented. Emergency Response Plan shall be based on the guidelines prepared by OISD.

 Occupational health surveillance of worker shall be done on a regular basis and records maintained as per the Factory Act.

 Green belt shall be developed to mitigate the effect of fugitive emission all around the POL Depot.

 Dedicated parking facility for loading and unloading of material should be provided in the POL Depot. Unit should develop and implement good traffic management system for their incoming and outgoing vehicles to avoid congestion on the public road.

 Necessary approvals and licenses from Chief Controller of Explosives shall be obtained before commission of project.

6.4 Automation and Instrumentation

Automation / Instrumentation system will be as per BPCL’s latest Depot Automation System (TAS) philosophy, which includes the following, as applicable:

 Depot Automation System, Tank farm management system including Radar Gauges, Multi-Point Temperature Sensors, Pressure Transmitters, Overspill detection and audio, visual alarm system etc.

 Tank Truck loading system including, Mass Flow meters, Batch Controller, DCV etc.

 Ethanol Blending and MFA dosing systems.

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 Other field equipment such as online density and temperature sensors, Field Automation and Integration of Sub system ROSOV’s, MOV’s, DBBV’s, Electrical sub systems, product delivery pumps, fire fighting systems.

 Tank Truck Entry system, bay queue display etc.

 Control Room equipment such as LRC, OIC’s, Servers, PLC’s, UPS etc. and necessary TAS software.

 Position sensors for tank dyke valves etc.

 Safety Shutdown System covering Automated Overfill Prevention System, ESD system.

 Meters proving and Calibration facilities.

 ROSOV’s, MOV’s, DBBV’s master station, Push Button Stations etc.

 Necessary cabling, control panel, earthing, etc.

 Air Compressor/Air Dryer/Air receiver and piping for pneumatic systems.

 Access control

 CCTV system to cover total Depot facilities including perimeter wall.

 Hydrocarbon detectors near all potential leak sources of class ‘ A’ petroleum product,

 Other automation systems and its interface of SAP system with TAS, and to ensure that engineering and design addresses the need for standardization.

 Any other requirement as specified in OISD 117, OISD 118 and OISD 244.

6.5 Painting

All equipment, structures, pipelines, buildings, sheds, compound wall etc. shall be painted as per IS-Code and as per standards engineering practice. Standard Colour Branding scheme of BPCL will be followed, as per directions.

6.6 Pollution Control Facilities

 Pollution Control facilities as per latest MoEF norms and meeting State pollution

 Control Board rules and stipulated as per consent letters/EC conditions.

 Effluent to meet pollution control norms and oil contents not to exceed stipulated level as per guide lines/statutory norms.

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 Exhaust pipes of diesel engines as per air pollution control norms.

 Noise level of diesel engines not to exceed laid down norms by the state pollution control board. Acoustic enclosures are to be provided.

6.7 Security

 Security features including CCTV, Access Control System and security zoning,

 Green Belt as per MoEF and EC condition.

 Compound Wall Covering entire land; 3 M masonry + 0.6 M concertina wire fencing as per latest security norms/practices at POL Depot locations.

 1.8 high Chain Link fencing for operational area demarcation.

 Main Gate – 6 M wide for each lane with 1 no. 1.2 M wide wicket gate.

 Emergency Gate – 6 M wide with proper routing of traffic not fouling with normal inward/outward traffic in case of emergency evacuation.

 Entry Gate at licensed area – 6 M wide for each lane with electrically operated barrier gates 2 nos with provision for “Gate Open” on pressing of Emergency Shutdown device.

 High mast tower for lighting depending upon security requirement for effective coverage of entire Depot.

 Common TT inspection platform at entry and exit point.

 TT Lock/Unlock platform.

6.8 Communication System

P&T Telephone: 12 no’s, may be considered. Six with STD – (2 direct line to location in-charge, 2 for his deputy, 2 connected to Fax, Modem). 3 without STD for the S&D and 2 without STD for finance in charge. 2 without STD for Security uses.

VHF or Walkie – Talkie System: One each to be positioned at office, PH, TLF,TWD (3nos), Fire PH, Tank Farm area, watchman cabin, amenity block and watch tower. (Fixed Sets/with battery charger).

7. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES

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7.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The commercial operation date (COD) is envisaged in 24 months reckoned from the effective zero date. 7.2 PROJECT COST ESTIMATES

The total project cost for the proposed POL Rail Fed Depot is around Rs. 225 Crores. This includes the cost of Land and land development, Railway Siding, Civil Buildings, Internal Roads, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation jobs and also the Fire Detection and Protection facilities for ensuring safety of the Depot.

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