CONCEPTUAL PLAN PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Project site The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority's (CMDA) another unique project is the Chennai Muffusil Bus Terminus (CMBT), set up at the periphery of the city a long Jawaharlal Nehru Salai (Inner Ring Road) at Koyambedu, Chennai. It is Asia's biggest bus terminus constructed at a cost of Rs. 103 crores functioning since 18-11- 2002. The terminal with aesthetically pleasing and functionally good buildings and spaces was designed by a renowned Architect taking in to account of the future requirements also. The bus terminus is located in an area of 36 acres with the total built up area 17840 sq.ft. which includes main terminal hall, bus fingers, large office space, shops, maintenance shed, crew rest rooms and other incidental structures. Subsequently, CMDA is planning the development of New Mofussil Bus Terminus (NMBT) along with the periphery of Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) with the objective of relieving the congestion within the city and also for catalyzing the even dispersal of urban growth. CMDA is currently implementing various infrastructure projects like an Outer Ring Road, MRTS and Air Space Exploitation over MRTS- Stations in Phase II. 1.2 Objectives of the Study The key objectives of this study include the following: 1. To determine the compatibility of the proposed project facilities with the neighboring land uses. 2. To assess and evaluate the environmental costs and benefits associated with the proposed project. 3. To evaluate and select the best project alternative from the various options identified. 4. To incorporate monitoring mechanisms during project implementation and Operational phases. 1.3 Infrastructure Projects Outer Ring Road: ORR connects NH45 at Vandalur, NH4 at Nazarathpet, NH 205 at Nemilichery, NH5 at Nallur and TPP road at Minjur and is of length 62.0 km. The configuration of the alignment comprises of dual system of both road and rail 26 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION corridor in a width of 72m. 50m. wide portion of land is reserved for future developments. The estimated project cost is about Rs.1081.40 crores. Development of MRTS in Chennai: MRTS Phase I- The MRTS Phase-I is on surface for a length of 2.75 km. and elevated for a length of 5.80 km. Out of 8 stations, 5 are elevated viz., Chintadripet, Thiruvallikeni, Light House, Mundakakanni Amman koil & Thirumyilai and 3 at surface level viz., Chennai Beach, Chennai Fort & Chennai Park. MRTS Phase II- Jointly implemented by MRTS Phase-II from Thirumylai to Velachery for a distance of 11.165 km, by GoI and GoTN commenced in 1997-98. The revised administrative cost of the project is Rs.919.95 crore. MRTS Phase II Extension- The MRTS Phase-II Extension project, developed on single pillars along the median of the Inner Ring Road (IRR) from MBI Road to St. Thomas Road for a distance of about 3.5 km. and the balance length on an stand-alone segment of rail alignment. The revised administrative cost of the project is Rs.732.89 crore. Air Space Exploitation over MRTS-Stations in Phase-II The second phase of MRTS is taken upfor implementation for a length of 11.166 KM with 9 stations viz., Mandeveli, Greenways road, Kotuurpuram,Kasthuriba Nagar, Indira Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Taramani, Perungudi, Velacheryat a cost of Rs.733 crores. 1.4 Government of India - Legislation - Construction Projects Based on the above guidelines, the Government of Tamil Nadu through Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) has proposed the proposed construction of new mofussil bus terminus at Kilambakkam, Chengalpattu taluk, Kanchipuram District. Since the proposed activity constitutes construction of buildings in an area greater than 20,000 Sq. m., it requires Environmental Clearance from State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) under sector 8(a) of EIA Notification 2006. The total land area acquired for the project is about 349807.60 Sq.m and will have a total built up area of 68965.84 Sq. m. 27 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION Government of India, Ministry of Environmental Forests, New Delhi has issued a notification with regard to the development of infrastructure/construction projects, which is known as EIA Notification - 2006, issued on 14.09.2006. As per this notification all the building /construction projects / Area Development projects and Townships projects are exempted from Scoping, EIA and Public Hearing. In this regard, the developer has appointed M/s. ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited, Chennai, who is accredited by National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (QCI), New Delhi to prepare Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report including Environmental Management Plan during Construction & Operational Phases to mitigate any adverse impacts to the Environment. The Conceptual Plan describes all the details of the project and its specific activities that will be considered for investigation of the significant adverse impacts. The report also provides specific measures that will be put to practice to minimize the impacts on the Environment. 28 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE 2.1 Location Proposed Construction of new mofussil bus terminus at Survey No 191,202- 1,2,197,186,189,190,192,196,198,199,200,210,193,185,183-1B,2B,4B,184-1B,3B, 192- 2,203-1,204-1,205-2A,206-2 of Kilambakkam Village, Chengalpet Taluk, Kancheepuram District which is located in Latitude 13°01'20.56"N and Longitude 80°14'41.52"E with a total extent of 349970 Sq.m. The satellite image of the project site is given in Figure-2.1 and location of the project site is represented in Figure-2.2. Figure 2.1 - Satellite Image of the Project Site SITE COORDINATES Point 1 12O52’27.37 N 80O4’42.55 E Point 2 12O52’11.81 N 80O4’36.65 E Point 3 12O52’10.61 N 80O4’38.87 E Point 4 12O52’13.10 N 80O4’43.10 E 29 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE ` Figure 2.2- Maps Showing the Location of the Project Site 30 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE 2.2 Environmental Sensitivity of the Project Site The proposed project involves construction of new mofussil bus terminus. The site is already categorized as Industrial land Use by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (Annexure I). Topo map of the project site covering 10 km radius is given in Figure - 2.3.Drainage map covering 10 km radius from periphery of the project site is given in Figure 2.4. Surrounding Infrastructure maps of the project site (10, 7 and 1 km Radius) are given in Figure - 2.5 a, b & c. The Environmental Setting of the project site is given in Table - 2.1. 31 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE 10 KM RADIUS TAMBARAM 5 KM RADIUS MUDICHUR PERUNGALATHUR VANDALUR PROJECT SITE URAPAKKAM VANDALUR R.F GUDUVANCHERRY POTHERI MARAIMALAI NAGAR Figure 2.3 -Topo Map of the Site Covering 10 Km Radius 32 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE Figure 2.4 -Drainage Map of the Site Covering 10 Km Radius 33 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE Figure 2.5 Surrounding Infrastructure Map of the Project Site (10 Km Radius) 34 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE Figure 2.6 Surrounding Infrastructure Map of the Project Site (7 Km Radius) 35 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE Figure 2.7 Surrounding Infrastructure Map of the Project Site (1 Km Radius) 36 MAY 2019 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MOFUSSIL BUS TERMINUS AT KILAMBAKKAM, KANCHEEPURM DISTRICT CHAPTER 2-DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT SITE Table 2. 1 - Environmental Setting of the Project Site S. Description Details No 1. Site Latitude 12°52'18.83"N 2. Site longitude 80° 4'50.98"E 3. Present Land Use Industrial Land 4. Nearest Roads/ Highways Chennai to Theni (NH 45) – 0.36 m (E) Chennai to Nagapattinam (NH 49) – 0.36 km (E) Kelambakkam- Vandalur Road - 0.7 km (N) Vandalur- Oragadam Road -2.2 km (NNW) Chennai outer Ring Road -1.42 km (NW) 5. Nearest Railway Station Urapakkam Railway Station – 1.03 km (SW) Vandalur Railway Station – 2.17 km (NW) 6. Nearest Airport Chennai International Airport – 17.35 km (NE) 7. Nearest town/city Kilambakkam - 0.74 km (SW) Vandalur – 2.12 km (NW) Potheri -7.22 km (SW) 8. Hills/Valleys Vandalur Hills -3.02 km (NE) 9. Topography Flat Terrain 10. National Parks/ Wildlife Vandalur Biological Park -0.87 km (NE) Sanctuaries 11. Reservoir/Lake/River/Sea Otteri Lake – 1.19 km (NE) Urapakkam Lake - 1.89 km (W) Mannivakkam Lake- 2.40 km (W) Oonamachery Lake – 2.74 km (SE) Perungalathur Lake – 3.12 km (N) Mudichur Lake -3.27 km (NW) 12. Reserved/ Protected Vandalur Reserve Forest -0.88 km (E) Forests Palanthandalam Reserve Forest -9.71 km (NW) Nanmangalam Reserve Forest -11.52 km (NE) 13.