ANNEXURE 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MANKHURD Mumbai Is
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ANNEXURE 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MANKHURD Mumbai is a rapidly expanding mega-city characterized by high levels of particulate Matter (PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). The annual average ambient concentration Levels of PM have exceeded national ambient air quality standards at all monitoring Sites in the city as reported under the past studies by different agencies .motor Vehicles contribute significantly to the air pollution in Mumbai. Air pollution in Mumbai city is an issue of very great concern today. Alternative fuels are fuels commonly referred to as replacement for petroleum- based fuels like diesel and gasoline , such as compressed natural gas (CNG). Compressed Natural Gas is the cleanest of the fossil fuels, and thus its many applications can serve to decrease harmful pollution levels. The court was very much concerned about the availability of CNG and the sufficiency of the number of outlets for supply of CNG in greater Mumbai and particularly in south Mumbai .the court devoted a lot of time on this issue with a view to see to it that sufficient number of CNG oulets were provided. In December, 2000 the committee was directed to identify the plots and suitable locations and finalize the terms and conditions and approve the allotment of the plots to Mahanagar Gas Ltd CNG has already been introduced in Mumbai in a large number of taxis, auto rickshaws private cars, trucks and transport vehicles and buses. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), a pioneering initiative to bring clean, safe efficient and affordable Piped Natural Gas, direct to over 6,00,000 homes in Mumbai. Presently MGL has connected more than 4.29 lakh households in and around Mumbai in order to meet the vehicular CNG demands of Mumbai, MGL proposed site is at to Mankhurd plot bearing CTS No- 1(Pt) adjacent to Ghatkopar Mankhurd link road. In order to meet the vehicular CNG demands of Navi Mumbai, MGL proposes to set up a CNG station at the Mankhurd plot bearing CTS No- 1(Pt). The proposed CNG Station project is geographically located at intersection of latitude 19003’26”N and longitude 72055’53”E. The site for CNG station is in the residential zone, as per the approved DP plan of the area. The CRZ notification permits the storage of CNG in CRZ area expect the CRZ(III) and the proposed location of the CNG station is not in CRZ (I) since the area is classified as CRZ(III) in the approved CZMP of the area. Similarly the existing DC rules (Schedule 1, Para II, Section 55, and table 23, Serial No. XI (36B) also permit the setting up of CNG station in the area. The proposed site is at to Mankhurd plot bearing CTS No- 1(Pt) adjacent to Ghatkopar Mankhurd link road. The Google map of the location and layout plan of the site are enclosed as annexure 1 and 2 respectively. The proposed project is planned in an existing non agriculture vacant land. The project area is well connected to the existing road network. The closest road is Ghatkopar Mankhurd link road is adjacent to the project site. The nearest railway station is Mankhurd which is 1km (approx.) from the project site. The project is a refilling station the connectivity with road network is an important consideration and is already taken care of. Brief Description of Project: Sr. No. ITEM DETAILS 1 Proposed Project CNG STATION CTS No- 1(Pt), Village- Mankhurd, Taluka- 2 Location of Site Chembur, Mumbai. Latitude 19003’26”N 3 Longitude 72055’53”E 4 Developers M/s MAHANAGAR GAS LIMITED 5 Total Plot Area 1500m2 6 Plot Area in CRZ 15001m2 7 Total Build up Area 910.441m2 8 Activity Proposed CNG Filling Station 9 Total Investment 472 Lakhs The compressed natural gas will be brought to the premise through underground pipeline with pressure of 16 to 19 bars with the help of a compressor. The storage cascades consisting cylinders having total 2000/2025 liters water capacity (each) and will be charged with Natural Gas with pressure of 250 bar. Therefore the gas will fed to vehicles through CNG dispensers All precautionary measures will be implemented in the proposed CNG station according to guidelines issued by oil industry safety Directorate, GOI.It is concluded that development of the CNG station in the CRZ II area is possible in view of the regulatory provisions in the CRZ notification that permit such development .