Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Task 13: Action Agenda for Capital Investment Program July 29, 2017 1 Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Action Agenda for Smart City Projects Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda Table of Contents 1. Introduction and Background 3 2. Action Agenda for Capital Investment Program 4 i. Electrification of Transport 5 ii. Upgrading of Existing Bus Rapid Transit System 6 iii. New Rapid Transit Development 7 iv. New Bhogapuram Airport Link and Metro Rail Plan Revision 8 v. ‘Smart Streets’ Corridor Renovations 9 vi. Existing Airport Expansion 10 vii. Asset Management Framework 11 viii. Visakhapatnam Water and Sewerage Authority 12 ix. Increasing Water Supply Capacity 13 x. Expanding Coverage of Water and Sewerage Services 14 xi. Solid Waste Management System Awareness Program 15 xii. Solid Waste Collection and Sorting 16 xiii. Smart Micro-Grid Program 17 xiv. Solar Water System Program 18 xv. Virtual Health Information System 19 xvi. Emergency Response Dispatch Platform 20 xvii. Festival Promotion and Delivery Platform 21 xviii. Smart Skill Visakhapatnam workforce coordination platform 22 xix. RTC Complex Redevelopment 23 3. Annexures 24 i. Action Agenda Coordination Meeting Schedule 25 ii. Action Agenda Coordination Meeting Notes 27 2 Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Action Agenda for Smart City Projects Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda 1. Introduction and Background The AECOM team, including partner firms IBM and KPMG, is carrying out the assignment “Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam” on behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh (USTDA financing). With a view to promoting the development of Visakhapatnam (“Vizag”) into a smarter city, the assignment includes baseline analysis, formulation of a development strategy and guidelines, preparation of a smart city master plan, and feasibility analysis of smart city projects. It is anticipated that the work will be completed over three 5-month phases, as follows: • Phase 1: Baseline, Smart City Development Strategy and Action Planning for Two Smart City Projects • Phase 2: Preparation of the Smart City Master Plan • Phase 3: Implementation Plan and Feasibility Studies for Four Smart City Projects Phase 3 was contracted on June 18, 2017 and is currently underway. Phase 3 includes nine tasks: • Task 13. Action Agenda for Capital Investment Program • Task 14. Feasibility Study on Upgrading the Bus Rapid Transit System • Task 15. Feasibility Study on RTC Complex Redevelopment • Task 16. Feasibility Study on Electrification of Transport • Task 17. Feasibility Study on Emergency Response System • Task 18. Feasibility Study on Visakhapatnam Water and Sewerage Authority • Task 19. U.S. Market Sounding and Investment Promotion • Task 20. Project Implementation and Urban Planning Training • Task 21. Final Report This report is submitted in satisfaction of the requirements of Task 13, Action Agenda for Capital Investment Program. Project management and technical sector leadership from AECOM, IBM and KPMG conducted Mission 7 in Visakhapatnam from 12-21 July, 2017 to discuss progress on Phase Three tasks with planning and infrastructure stakeholders, and to further coordinate and refine deliverables. During this time, the consulting team met with infrastructure and planning managers within GVMC, leadership from VUDA, and with stakeholders to discuss action agenda projects; commence feasibility studies of four smart city projects; and discuss activities as part of capacity building and market sounding tasks. 3 Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Action Agenda for Smart City Projects Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda 2. Action Agenda for Capital Investment Program 4 Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Action Agenda for Smart City Projects Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda Project name Electrification of Transport Description Phases transition from fossil-fueled 2-wheel and 3-wheel vehicles to electric 2-wheel and 3-wheel vehicles. The project includes examination of alternative arrangements for sourcing and recharging batteries and the development of a network of vehicle charging stations. Project owner GVMC Implementing entity A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) should be considered for implementing this. Having one entity coordinating the various agencies noted above with funding capability may be more effective than each individual entity working independently. Procurement method PPP for on-going operation and one-time funding of capital to change out the internal combustion engines for battery vehicles. Priority tasks/milestones Responsible entities Completion date Review existing policy and government initiatives AECOM Consortium August 2017 Review of Best Practice Precedents AECOM Consortium August 2017 Development of city-wide electric vehicle strategy, AECOM Consortium September 2017 exploring options for 2 wheel, 3 wheel, 4 wheel, bus, BRT modes Technical design of selected options for 2 wheel, 3 SPV with design team January 2018 wheel, 4 wheel, bus, BRT modes • Vehicles • Battery and charging systems • Right of way, public realm • Parking • Manufacturing • Operations Transition plan SPV with design team March 2018 • Incentives and penalties to aid transition • Financing and Partnerships (i.e. Tesla or other local manufacturers) • Development strategy to provide technical assistance and systems in India and South Asia markets 5 Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Action Agenda for Smart City Projects Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda Project name Upgrading of Existing Bus Rapid Transit System Description Upgrading of Pendurthi, Mudasarlova, and Simhachalam BRT includes retrofitting of bus shelters, signalization of intersections and signal prioritization, improved operational management of the dedicated lanes, and introduction of real-time “Next Bus” tracking systems that can be accessed via a smart phone application and shown on public information displays on the bus shelters. The new shelters are expected to include potential features, such as interior lighting powered by solar cells, precision bus docking and all- doors boarding. Project owner Visakhapatnam Urban Transport Company (VUTCO) Implementing entity APSRTC for Bus Operations / VUTCO for Stations & Facilities Procurement method DBOM Priority tasks/milestones Responsible entities Completion date Final Design/Costing AECOM Consortium September 2018 Procurement Strategy VUTCO / GVMC/ KPMG December 2018 Procurement Packaging and Letting VUTCO March 2019 6 Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Action Agenda for Smart City Projects Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda Project name New Rapid Transit Development Description The new BRT route to Gajuwaka includes a planning study and financing plan for new route alignment between Gajuwaka, the Navy Base and the Visakhapatnam RTC station. Project owner Visakhapatnam Urban Transport Company (VUTCO) Implementing entity New division under APSRTC & VUTCO Procurement method DBOM Priority tasks/milestones Responsible entities Completion date Conceptual design and operations planning AECOM Consortium June 2018 • Ridership forecasting • 5% concept engineering • Identification of station locations, depot locations, and vehicle requirements • Property requirements • Environmental and social impact assessments • Consideration of electrification of the route Verification of market feasibility KPMG Sept. 2018 Funding and financing strategy VUTCO / GVMC / VUDA Dec. 2018 Procurement strategy VUTCO June 2019 Final design and costing VUTCO / AECOM June 2019 7 Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Action Agenda for Smart City Projects Smart City Master Planning + Sector Specific Smart City Infrastructure Plans for Visakhapatnam Phase III Action Agenda Project name New Bhogapuram Airport Link and MetroRail Plan Revision Description The new Bhogapuram airport link and revision of MetroRail plan includes connection to Bhogapuram Airport, advances acquisition of use and development rights to MRT/LRT routes, and purchases equipment, including rail cars. Project owner Airport Authority of India or new SPV Implementing entity PPP, Independent Authority Amaravati Metro Rail Corporation (IAAMRC) Procurement method DBOM Priority tasks/milestones Responsible entities Completion date Conceptual design and operations planning IAAMRC June 2018 Verification of market feasibility IAAMRC September 2018 Funding and financing strategy IAAMRC December 2018