CONCEPT SCHEME KALIGHAT FOR 21ST CENTURY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BOSTON PLEDGE, USA AND GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL PRESENTATION BY MODULAR CONSULTANTS (P) Ltd. Prime Consultant MCPL IFSD SCOPE OF WORK Census & public enlightenment Renovation programme for existing occupiers / services provides in the redevelopment area Restructure of vehicular traffic Open / covered walk-track to Kali Temple Dredging & embankment protection of Adi Ganga upto Sluise Gate and connect the River Cruise from Sahara’s proposed Embarkation Jetty near Outram Ghat Construction of Foot Bridge over Adi Ganga Reconstruction of Adi Ganga Bathing Ghat Beautification of existing façade Rejuvenating the Craftsmanship of Patuas Travellers’ / Tourists’ Amenities Modernization of Kali Temple Water supply system including treatment plant Sewerage Disposal Solid waste management system Environment Management Plan Electricity supply and distribution system MCPL IFSD STATEMENT OF INTENT 1. Clean existing scum, filth and slummy environment of the temple area. 2. Remove and rehabilitate existing street vendors and street stalls. 3. Remove and rehabilitate stalls directly attached to the inside and outside of the temple compound walls and areas. Temple footprint should be free of any obstruction. Fresh paint on temple structure needed. 4. Incorporate spiritual AXES, NUMBERS and DIAGRAMS in new configuration of design elements brought into the proposed scheme. 5. Use pure forms and forms reminiscent of the main temple roof in new design elements as much as possible. 6. Create a SENSE OF PILGRIMAGE in the area. 7. Use Kali Temple Road as the MAIN AXIS to approach the temple. 8. Build FOUR gates on four perimeter roads of the ward. Main Gate across Kali Temple Road. 9. Partially hide existing Kali Temple Road facades of existing houses by erecting IVY SCREEN WALLS along temple approach. MCPL IFSD STATEMENT OF INTENT (CONTD….) 10. Turn Kali Temple Road going west from Sadananda Road mainly pedestrain. 11. Develop additional program for building for hotels, parkings, stores, security facilities, prasad preparation and distributing area, ablution, cleaning, rest areas, landscapings, info office etc. and locate them appropriately. 12. Consider NIGHT AESTHETIC as important design element. 13. Use limited materials for new structures : concrete, brick, red sandstone and marble. 14. Use limited colours : black, red, white and saffron. 15. Main Courtyard of the Temple needs to be redesigned. 16. WEST ENTRANCE into the Temple should be cleaned up and redesigned. 17. Use of fountains, seating areas, washroom and ablution facilities should be part of comprehensive landscaping, including planting of more trees along both sides of major streets, lighting system reminiscent of old gaslight design in Kolkata of old days etc. should be considered in new design. MCPL IFSD STATEMENT OF INTENT (CONTD….) 18. Creation of CAUSEWAY to create a sense of PILGRIMAGE and JOURNEY must be evoked. 19. Use of a red vertical shaft of LASER BEAM emanating from the main Temple area should be seriously considered to visually announce the Temple’s location visible from any part of Kolkata against the night sky. 20. A bridge across Adi Ganga should be placed near the existing ghat. MCPL IFSD Existing main entrance of Kalighat MCPL IFSD Proposed scheme for main entrance to Kalighat opposite Greek Church MCPL IFSD Existing road connecting Hazra MCPL IFSD Reorganized look of connector with Tourist Reception Center of Temple Commitee on the right MCPL IFSD Existing Kalighat Temple entrance MCPL IFSD Proposed scheme on Kalighat Temple entrance MCPL IFSD Existing Temple courtyard MCPL IFSD Proposed Temple courtyard MCPL IFSD Existing view of surroundings of Nirmal Hridaya-Mother Teressa’s home MCPL IFSD Futuristic view of surroundings of Nirmal Hridaya-Mother Teressa’s home MCPL IFSD Existing connecting road to Adiganga MCPL IFSD Proposed connecting road to Adiganga MCPL IFSD Existing view of Adiganga river bank at Kalighat MCPL IFSD Futuristic view of Adiganga river bank at Kalighat MCPL IFSD KOLKATA PILGRIMAGE CIRCUIT DAKSHINESWAR PRINCEP GHAT KALIGHAT BELUR MCPL IFSD RIVER / CANAL TRANSPORT ROUTE FOR KOLKATA PILGRIMAGE CIRCUIT Belur Math 3.5 KM Dakshineswar Howrah Bridge Second Hooghli Raj Bhawan Bridge Eden Gardens PRINCEP GHAT Sluice Gate Maidan Victoria Memorial Race Course Khidirpur Bhowanipur KALI TEMPLE KALIGHAT MCPL IFSD Electric Boat for Pilgrimage MCPL IFSD Electric Boat With Air Conditioned Cabin For Pilgrim / Tourist MCPL IFSD PRELIMINARY IDEAS MCPL IFSD PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….) MCPL IFSD PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….) MCPL IFSD PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….) MCPL IFSD PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….) MCPL IFSD PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….) MCPL IFSD ICONS TO BE USED Eight sidedness Yonikunda Color Black Chakra Color Red Kalasha Color White Pure Forms Fire Inverted Triangle Lotus Causeway Swastika Water Mandala MCPL IFSD PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY International Foundation for Sustainable Development as a NGO shall function as PROJECT AUTHORITY and administrator of the Project. The Boston Pledge shall undertake the marketing of the Kalighat Redevelopment Project amongst NRIs, Overseas Corporate Bodies and International Financial Institutions. Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal shall function as Nodal Department and will co-ordinate for obtaining clearances / approvals with State and Central Government Departments and parastatals like Department of Land and Land Reform District / Police Administrations, Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority, Kolkata Municipal Water & Sanitation Authority, Irrigation Department, State Surface Transport Department, Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, Kolkata Port Trust, West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. , etc. Department of Tourism shall also liaison with State and Central Government to obtain necessary Grant-in-aid and incentives / benefits against National Policy on Tourism. MCPL IFSD PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY Modular Consultants (P) Ltd. shall function as Prime Consultants and shall be responsible for co-ordinating the technical, architectural, engineering and project management services with team of overseas & Indian Architects & Engineers. Anupam Banerji, Prof. of School of Architecture & Planning, University of Waterloo, Canada, has been providing guidance in preparation of the Master Plan & Architectural Design of the project since 16th August, 2002. Prof. Banerji is recognized as an International expert on religious architecture. MCPL IFSD PROJECT FINANCIAL LAYOUT Estimated investment / cost on Kalighat Redevelopment Project is Rs. 65.34 Cr. The project will be funded through services, donation, loan and Grant-in-aid from State, Central & local Government Departments, Municipal Authorities, Non-resident Indians, Resident Indians, Private individuals, Corporate Bodies, UNDP, World Bank / IFC, Financial Institutions and other interested organizations. So far, all expenses & planning cost in India & abroad have been borne by IFSD & MCPL MCPL IFSD PRESENT STATUS ON WORK PROGRESS Concept scheme and designed completed approved by State Government in principle. Consultant team identified and appointed. Topographic survey in the Kali Temple Project Area has commenced. Interaction with State and Central Government assistance and participation has already been initiated and in progress. Water Transport Route through Adi Ganga Canal has been laid out and feasibility study undertaken. MCPL IFSD Thank You! MCPL IFSD.