Expansion of Calcutta Riverside (An Integrated Township)

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1 CONCEPTUAL PLAN Expansion of Calcutta Riverside (An Integrated Township) Project of Riverbank Developers Private Limited at Maheshtala, Batanagar, West Bengal. Project Proponent: Riverbank Developers Private Limited

2 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND PROJECT SITE PROJECT FEATURES PROPOSED PROJECT OF CALCUTTA RIVERSIDE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT TRAFFIC AND PARKING ARRANGEMENT FIRE PROTECTION AND DETECTION SYSTEM SITE DRAINAGE PLAN LANDSCAPE PLAN 14 2

3 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Riverbank Developers Private Limited is constructing an integrated township Calcutta Riverside at Batanagar, Maheshtala, Ward No 27&28, Kolkata The Environmental Clearance (EC) for the aforesaid project was obtained from West Bengal State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) earlier vide Memo No. EN/1283/T-II-1/066/2008 dated 19/06/2008. The extension of the validity of the EC was sought in 2015 and consequently provided vide Letter No. 49/EN/T-II-1/066/2008 dated 7 th January, Thus the validity of the extension of the EC has been extended for another five years, i.e until A compliance report updating the project status and the status of compliance to the conditions stipulated with the EC accorded by SEIAA is being submitted every six month to West Bengal Pollution Control Board and State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA). The Calcutta Riverside project comprises of an integrated township of different units of residential, commercial, institutional and recreational facilities on 262 acres of land. The ongoing project is located approximately 7 km away from Taratala. The project activities have been planned across 5 different phases in a span of 9 years between 2013 and Calcutta Riverside is committed to developing an affordable living space and has adopted modern technology, infrastructure to ensure that it is a sustainable township. Calcutta Riverside would source surface water for the township rather than groundwater or Municipal Water. It has installed organic waste convertors and modular STP s to treat its solid and liquid waste to reduce the environmental footprint of the township. The total built up area sanctioned as published in the EC provide by SEIAA, West Bengal is 8,09, sq.m. Till date, Calcutta Riverside has completed construction of 6,17, sq.m. Presently, Riverbank Developers Private Limited proposes to undertake expansion of Calcutta Riverside. It is proposed to increase the total built up area from 8,09, sq.m to 18,17, sq.m and reallocation of approved plan for commercial and residential area. The total ground coverage of built up area after the proposed expansion will not exceed 40% of the total land area of Calcutta Riverside. Approximately, 60% of total land area has been allocated for open space and utilized for roads, parks, waterbodies, riverfront promenade, golf course, etc. 3

4 1.2 PROJECT SITE The site is located in Ward No. 27 and 28, Maheshtala Municipality at Batanagar. The site can be accessed from Taratala through Budge Budge Trunk Road. The site is bounded by River Hooghly in North-Western end. The site is surrounded by settlements of Haetpur, Purba Jagtala, Ward No. 25, 26, 32, 33 and 34 of Mahestala Municipality. There are few major industries that are located along this side which includes Gear Factory, India Chain, ABB, etc,. Location map of the Project Site has been shown in Figure 1.1. The proposed expansion project will not change the landuse/landcover of Calcutta Riverside Topography of Site The site is located in nearly flat terrain area with average elevation ranging between m above mean sea level. The general slope of the site is towards North-West. 4

5 Figure 1.1 Location Map of the Calcutta Riverside, Batanagar 5

6 1.3 PROJECT FEATURES Land Area The proposed expansion is located in Calcutta Riverside (CRS)- An integrated Township. The site has a land area of m 2 ( ha). The existing project of CRS is spread across 83, sq.m (8.3 ha). The proposed project is expected to have a ground coverage of 91, sq.m (9.1 ha). The total bultup area of the existing project is 6,70, sq.m. Presently, CRS proposes to additionally build 11,46, sq.m Existing Project of Calcutta Riverside At present, CRS has completed few of the parcels of projects or will be completed within a short time period. The project was assessed by SEAIAA, West Bengal and consequently EC was provided in 2008 that was subsequently extended until The brief description of the parcels is provided below. Table 1.1 Parcels of Existing Project Sl No Name of Parcel Built-Up Area (sq.m) Ground Coverage (sq.m) Completed and Ongoing 1. Bata Rehabilitation 29, , Prinsep 60, , Lake Town 21, , Mandeville 3, , Golf Green 16, , Elgin Tower 1&2-24, , Hiland Greens-II 7. Hiland Greens 2,98, , Hiland Greens -II 1,62, , TOTAL (completed & 6,17, , ongoing) Components yet to be constructed 1 Hiland Riverfront 46, , Tower-1 2 Proposed Retail 6, , component (Phase-1) as amenity for residential housing TOTAL (Yet to be 52, , constructed) TOTAL (Existing Project) 6,70, , Source: Hiland 1.4 PROPOSED PROJECT OF CALCUTTA RIVERSIDE Presently, more than 80% of ground coverage is an open space. Based on increasing market demand, CRS proposes to expand its township. Also, as per earlier sanction plan, CRS had allocated 1,38,904 sqm of built up area for IT 6

7 SEZ. Due to market dynamics, the proposal for the project could not be undertaken. CRS would thus propose for conversion of the above built-up area for residential purpose. CRS now proposes to build additional parcels as provided in Table 1.2. Table 1.2 Parcels of Proposed Project Sl No Name of Parcel Built-Up Area Ground Coverage (sq.m) (sq.m) 1. Hiland Greens III 52, , Hiland Riverfront (Proposed 3,50, , Expansion) 3. Golf Front (Proposed Expansion) 6,65, , Lake Front(Proposed Expansion) 31, , Calcutta Riverside Club 8, , Golf Club Proposed Retail component (Phase-2) 13, , as amenity for residential housing 8. Film Studio 15, , Misc. Ancillary Structures 8, ,950 Total (Proposed) 11,46, , Source: Hiland The Master Plan showing existing and proposed parcels at CRS is provided in Figure

8 Figure 1.2 Over view of Master Plan 8

9 1.4.1 Water Consumption Existing Operations Total fresh water requirement for the existing Project is 6.91 MLD. CRS has obtained clearance for btaining 7.4 MLD. Proposed Operations Detailed water requirement for the proposed expansion project is given below in Table 1.3. Table 1.3 Water Requirement Sl. No Area Water Requirement (MLD) Fresh Water Requirement Recycled water from STP Total water requirement 1 Residential (Domestic +Flushing) 2 Retail +Film studio (Domestic +Flushing) 3 Parking Landscaping Water for Cooling Tower (Retail +Film studio) Total Source: Hiland Approximately, 80% of total water requirement is generated as wastewater and 53% of the treated wastewater wil be used as recycled water. A rainwater harvesting system is in place within the campus with storage tank capacity of MLD to collect rooftop runoff from different Buildings. The collected water is being used for flushing, washing in canteen building etc. Figures 2.1 present water balances for the proposed expansion Project. 9

10 Figure 1.3 Water Balance Diagram for proposed expansion during Non- Monsoon season Source: Developed based on Information provided by Hiland A rainwater harvesting system is in place within the campus with storage tank capacity of MLD to collect rooftop runoff from different Buildings Power Requirement Existing Project The power requirement estimated for the existing project is 27MVA. The power is sourced from The Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC). Proposed Project The power requirement estimated for the proposed project is MVA. DG set of 500KVA will be used for emergency power back up. 1.5 WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT The domestic wastewater generated from the existing project is being treated by STPs installed at each parcel. The details of the STP s are provided below. Table 1.4 Details of STP in the existing project Sl.No. Parcel Name Capacity of STP No. of STPs (KLD) 1. Prinsep Lake Phase Golf Front +Villa

11 Sl.No. Parcel Name Capacity of STP No. of STPs (KLD) 4. Elgin Hiland Green-I Hiland Green II Lake Phase II 73 1 Source:Hiland As part of the expansion project, STPs will also be installed in the parcels that are part of future proposal. Table 1.5 Details of STP in the Proposed Expansion Project Sl.No Parcel Name Capacity of STP No. of STPs (KLD) 1. Hiland Greens III River Front Phase II Golf Front Phase II Retail+Film Studio Source: Hiland 1.6 SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT Domestic Waste Generation and Disposal during Operation Phase During operational phase it is estimated that tonne of Municipal Solid Waste. As per report of Ministry of Urban Development, of the total waste generate 17.5% recycleable material, 54% compostable material, 13.5% combustible material and balance 15% as rejects. The detail of solid waste generation and their disposal is given in Table 1.6 as follows: Table 1.6 Solid waste generated from Operational site Sl Waste Type No 1 Wet garbage - food waste from canteen and Kitchen Method of disposal Through Organic Waste Converter, reducing waste as compost. The compost will be used in gardening within campus 2 Wooden Scrap, Sold to vendors for reuse/ recycle Paper and Packing materials 3 Metal waste Sold to vendors for reuse/ recycle 4 Plastic waste and E-Waste Sold to vendors for reuse/ recycle 3 STP Sludge To be reused in Gardening as manure Source: Hiland Hazardous Wastes Generation and Disposal at site The nature of hazardous waste generation and their disposal is given in Table 2.6 as follows: 11

12 Table 1.7 Hazardous Waste Generation from proposed expansion Sl No Waste Type 2 Oil soaked cotton wastes 3 Exhaust Air / Gas cleaning residues Source: Hiland Category as per Haz. Waste Rules 2016 Method of Disposal 1 Waste /used oil 5.1 To WBPCB approved recyclers 5.2 To WBPCB approved vendors 35.1 To WBPCB approved TSDF site 1.7 TRAFFIC AND PARKING ARRANGEMENT Road Connectivity CRS can be accessed from Taratala through Budge Budge Trunk Road. An elevated toll road of 6.85km is being built from Jinzirabazaar to Batanagar. This will help ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity for the existing as well future population. This project is being developed by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) in Public Private Partnership mode. The nearest railway station is Nungi approximately 0.2km away from site connecting Sealdah and Budge Budge. The nearest Airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport located approximately 25km (aerial distance) from the site Traffic and Parking Arrangements Existing Parking Parking facilities provided for proposed expansion project is provided in Table 1.8. Table 1.8 Parking Details for proposed expansion project Type of Parking Number Open 1495 Covered+ Multilevel Car Parking 5397 Total Parking 6892 Source: Hiland 12

13 Traffic No change in vehicular movement plan is proposed and the movement will remain same with main entry and exit through the east gate. However, internal roads will be bult for accessing each parcel in the proposedexpansion project. Moreover, Calcutta Riverside along with Kolkata Municipal Development Authority is building an elevated corridor of 6.85km connecting Jinzirabazaar to Batanagar is being built to cater to the total population at Calcutta Riverside. 1.8 FIRE PROTECTION AND DETECTION SYSTEM System Description All hydrants are connected to pump and sump and ground level and also connected to overhead tank and pump and roof level Manual call point and hooters cum strobe available at the exits like staircase and lift lobby. Fire extinguishers are in place as per IS requirements and type of fire application. Fire Signage s at all buildings at floor level, entry exit and fire instructions with emergency contact numbers Portable Fire Extinguishers The number and location of portable fire extinguishers depends on the size and use of the building. Different types of Extinguishers such as Dry Chemical Powder, Carbon-di-oxide and Water type Carbon di-oxide type have been provided at the different locations; 1.9 SITE DRAINAGE PLAN The storm water drainages established for the Project site is as per the approved Master Plan, which is aligned to the existing drainage pattern of the study area. Natural slope of the site is towards the River Hooghly as well. River Hooghly flows through the North-West side of the project. As part of storm water management, the Project site undertakes the following best management practices: Regular inspection and cleaning of storm water drains; Oil - water separators (oil traps)will be installed in all the parking areas; Cover waste storage areas; Avoid application of pesticides and herbicides before monsoon season; Conduct routine inspections to ensure cleanliness; Provide silt traps in storm water drains. 13

14 1.10 LANDSCAPE PLAN Calcutta Riverside has an open space of approximately sq.m i.e more than 83.49% of the total area. This is more than 60% as stipulated by the Environmental Condition and provided in Dedicated Green area is developed in approximately sq.m, i.e 20% of the project site. The natural bodies existing in the site has been retained and reshaped where required. In addition to the other landscape interventions, the project proponent is developing a 9 hole golf course (for the residents) of area (27.95acre approx.) at the centre of the township. Significant number of buildings has been designed around the Golf course to get the best possible view. Same practice shall be followed in the expansion components as well. Playground, Fair ground and Football grounds have also been developed within the township.the vegetation and open space of Calcutta Riverside is provided in Figure

15 Figure 1.4 Landscape Plan of Calcutta Riverside 15

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