BRIGADE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

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1 BRIGADE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT Terms of Reference (TOR) At Sy. No. 171/1, 171/2, 171/3, 171/4, 172, 173/1, 173/2, 173/3, 183/2, 183/3, 183/6A, 183/6B, 183/7, 183/8, 183/9, 183/11 and 184/1(P) Varthur Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru and Sy. No. 217/3, 227/1(P), 227/2, 227/3, 227/4, 228/1, 228/2, 229/1, 229/2, 229/3, 229/4, 229/5, 229/12, 230/1, 230/2, 230/3, 230/4, 270/1 and 270/3 of Gunjur Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru Conceptual Plan, Form 1, Form 1A and Terms of Reference For Prior Environmental Clearance Project Proponent: M/s. Subsidiary of M/s. Brigade Enterprises Limited Address: 29 th & 30 th Floor, World Trade Centre, Brigade Gateway Campus, 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram - Rajajinagar, Bengaluru Ph , anandkumar@brigadegroup.com; 1 P a g e

2 Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies Terms of References (TORs) Introduction M/s. is an Subsidiary of M/s Brigade Enterprises Limited an ISO , ISO and OHSAS certified company with more than twenty-nine years of experience in the field engaged in construction and development of properties. Brigade group has already constructed more than one hundred large commercial, residential, hospitality properties and many more are under construction in and around Bengaluru city. The World Class Mixed Use Development is proposed to be developed at Sy. No. 171/1, 171/2, 171/3, 171/4, 172, 173/1, 173/2, 173/3, 183/2, 183/3, 183/6A, 183/6B, 183/7, 183/8, 183/9, 183/11 and 184/1(P) Varthur Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru and Sy. No. 217/3, 227/1(P), 227/2, 227/3, 227/4, 228/1, 228/2, 229/1, 229/2, 229/3, 229/4, 229/5, 229/12, 230/1, 230/2, 230/3, 230/4, 270/1 and 270/3 of Gunjur Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru East Taluk, Bengaluru. Organizational Chart Status of ownership of Land: M/s. Brigade Enterprises Limited through its Subsidiary M/s. Mysore Projects Private Limited has entered into Joint Venture agreement with M/s. Cornerstone Bay East Developers Private Limited for the development of property of 3,09,665.97Sq.m (76 Acres Guntas). The property is converted for residential and commercial land-use. The project area is compounded and protected by security group round the clock. The site was surveyed to verify the land records with areas and was found to be legally correct. 2 P a g e

3 Project Description A unique development is planned with multiple facilities to cater to various needs of the people in the vicinity and within the project campus. The proposed mixed use development would have modernday amenities/features such as Hotel: 200 Keys; Hospital: 50 Bedded, Retail Mall and Multiplex, Auditorium, Food Courts, School, Offices, Clubs, Convention Centre, Art Centre, Cultural Centre, Serviced Residents, Wellness Centre, Recreation Centre, Sports Centre, etc. apart from Uninterrupted Power, Amphitheater, ATM, Efficient Security Team with security features such as Baggage & Person Scanning, Vehicle Scanning prior to entry into the campus etc. Objectives and significance of the project at local and regional level The objective of the proposed project is to provide housing to about 24,000 occupants, 10,000 job opportunity and world class amenities to the people in the vicinity and within the development. The concept of mixed use development is well acceptable and sustainable worldwide. The social and economic well-being is secured and ensures that the operation of mixed use development reduces the pollution loads due reduced usage of natural resources by optimizing the design of various functional elements. The proposed project shall have least influence on the surrounding environment that is done by reducing the likely impacts from the project through Environmental Impact Assessment and incorporating an Environmental Management Plan. The proposed site is vacant / unused land converted for residential and commercial land-use. The proposed site comes under Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits, and the source of fresh water is Bangalore Water Supply & Sewerage Board (BWSSB). Power requirements will be met from BESCOM. Accessibility: The proposed Commercial project is on Varthus - Sarjapur Main Road of 24m width. The project site is about 20 km from Bengaluru City. It connects Whitefield on one side and Sarjapur on the other. Due to the location of various residential & commercial establishments including shopping malls within close vicinity, the project is best suited at the proposed site, reducing the travel time, traffic congestion etc. 3 P a g e

4 Fig: Google Image of the Project Site Contour Survey and Soil Investigation Report: Contour survey was carried out to find topography of the site and for design purpose. It was observed from the topo map that a Storm Water Drain (Nala) touches the project site at a few locations. Required buffer / setback shall be provided as per local norms / byelaws. Soil investigation study was conducted to find the soil stability, load bearings, etc. to determine the structural loading and for designing the project. After the preliminary studies, it is proposed to develop Mixed Use Development in 2 Basements + Ground + 3 Upper Floors to 30 Upper Floors. Connectivity: The project site is located on Varthur - Sarjapur Main Road. The proposed project is situated around 20 km from the Central Business area of the City, 45 km from the Kempegowda International Airport, 6 km from Carmelaram Railway Station and about 20 km from Bengaluru City Railway Station. 4 P a g e

5 Fig: Location Map Generic Structure of EIA report The generic structure of the EIA Report will be as per the MOEF EIA Notification dated 14 th September 2006 as described below: All documents will be properly referenced with index and page numbers. Chapter 1. Introduction (This chapter will describe the purpose of the report, Identification of nature, size and location of the project (with latitude and longitude), Introduction of project proponent, Description of site and surrounding environment, Location maps, Importance of project to the country and region, and Scope of EIA study) Chapter 2. Project Description (This chapter will describe the Type and Need of the project, Magnitude of operation, Schedule for approval and implementation, Land requirement, Water requirement and flow scheme, Technology and Process description, Site plan, Layout of project site and boundary, Description of mitigation measures suggested to meet the environmental standards) Chapter 3. Description of the existing Environment (This chapter will describe the study area, period of EIA study, EIA components and methodology, Establishment of baseline data for valued 5 P a g e

6 environmental components and base maps / description of relevant environmental component (Meteorology, Air quality, Noise quality, Water quality, Land use, Soil quality, Ecology, Demography, Occupational pattern and Socio-economics) Chapter 4. Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures. This chapter will describe the investigated impacts due to project on surrounding location, credible accidents and minimization, project design and impacts during construction and regular operation, measures suggested for minimizing and / or offsetting adverse impacts, Irreversible and Irretrievable commitments on environmental components, assessment of significance of impacts [including criteria for determining significance, assigning significance. Chapter 5. Environmental Monitoring Program (This chapter will include the various aspects of monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation measures suggested including measurement methodologies, frequency, location, data analysis, reporting schedules, emergency procedures) Chapter 6. Additional Studies (This chapter will describe Risk Assessment, Emergency Management Plan) Chapter 7. Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (This chapter will describe the administrative aspects of ensuring that mitigation measures are implemented and their effectiveness monitored after approval of the EIA). Chapter 8. Summary and Conclusion (This chapter will describe the overall justification for implementation of the project, and explain methods by which adverse effects of the proposed action have been mitigated) Chapter 9. Disclosure of Consultant Engaged (The name of the consultant engaged with brief resume and nature of consultancy rendered will be provided in this chapter) Proposed Terms of Reference The purpose of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to determine as precisely as possible within the present limits of knowledge and expertise, the likely environmental impacts of the proposed project. The objective will be to establish a clean unit whose waste, if any, can be recycled / reused to 6 P a g e

7 the maximum extent feasible. Feasibility of reuse and disposal of liquid and solid wastes generated from the project will be explored. The Terms of Reference proposed for this EIA is as follows: The study area will cover an area of 10 km radius around the proposed project site. EIA procedure as given in the EIA Manual of MOEF will be followed. Baseline environmental quality within 10 km radius of the project site will be assessed based on secondary data collected from various sources supplemented by data generated at site. Baseline data will be generated for non-monsoon season, for following environmental components: Land Environment (land use, geology, seismology and soils): The baseline data for land environment will include soil analysis for its fertility and to ascertain that there is no polluting parameters in the soil. The soil sampling will be done by field study and will be analyzed by NABET Accredited laboratories. The field study will also include identification of rare vegetation, if any, and demarcation for its preservation. Soil will be analyzed for its load bearing capacity, slope stability, level difference, particle size, etc. Soil Sampling Type and characteristics Porosity and permeability Sub-soil permeability Inherent fertility Water Environment Identifying project activities including construction, which may affect surface water or groundwater. Estimating water intake requirements and identifying the source of water to be used. Air Environment (Air Quality) The baseline data for air will include measurement / monitoring of Ambient Air. This is done by field study to locate the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (AAQMS) and samples collected are analyzed by NABL approved / authorized laboratories. Baseline data of air pollutant parameters extending an area of 500meters from the project shall be monitored at a number of locations. Description of baseline data of ambient air parameters namely RSPM, Nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide, and Carbon monoxide shall be collected. Number and locations of Ambient Air quality 7 P a g e

8 monitoring (AAQM) stations shall be decided based on the nature of project, meteorological conditions, Topography, selected pollution pockets in the area and likely impact areas, using Experimental judgement. Ambient Air Monitoring is being done by Karnataka State Pollution Control Board at 10 Locations in Bengaluru City which also includes Graphite India using manual equipment s under National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) covering Industrial Area, Mixed Urban Area and Sensitive Area. Six months Ambient Air Quality Monitoring results for Graphite India Station will be used as baseline data. Also, AAQ data of the study area will be generated by following the guidelines for ambient air quality monitoring published by CPCB (Guidelines for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring: NAAQMS/25/ July 2003). The parameters monitored are as follows. Particulate Matter - (PM-10 & PM 2.5) Oxides of Nitrogen (NO X) Sulphur Di Oxide (SO 2) Carbon Monoxide (CO) Ecological Environment (Terrestrial Ecology) There will be no major impact on the terrestrial and aquatic environment of the surroundings or in the region due to implementation of the project. Moreover, green-belting measures within the campus will be undertaken to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment for the occupants of the building. 33% of the project site is proposed for landscaping. Flora and Fauna The listing of flora and fauna will be carried out by referring to the published documents / recent literature and observations recorded during the field visits. Socio-Economic Environment (demography, socio-economic, public health) Population, Sex ratio, Literacy rate, Socio-economic status etc., will be compiled through available literature review. The Socio-Economic Environment in and around the project, pertains to the town of Krishnarajapuram, and hence not a major consequence either as a source of nuisance to the project, or for the project to have any adverse impact. Hence the Socio-Economic Environment has not been studied or assessed in detail. 8 P a g e

9 Topography Topography of the project site will be given with contours drawings. The impact of the project on the existing drainage pattern will be addressed and mitigation measures will be suggested to counter the adverse impact on the existing drainage pattern. Landscaping Greenery development plan is prepared to enhance the aesthetic quality of the environment. The plan also concentrates on measures that will be helpful in attenuating air and noise pollution levels from the project. Local/Native fast growing tree species will be adopted in landscaping post construction phase. 33% of the project area is reserved for development of greenbelt, landscaping and gardens / lawns, etc. Traffic Study The existing traffic movement pattern and intensity on the Graphite India main road will be monitored for one / two days. The impact of additional traffic due to the proposed project will be assessed. Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater harvesting strategies which includes Roof top rainwater collection tank for harvesting terrace water & re-charge pits for harvesting surface run-off within the project premises will be implemented as a measure to augment the available groundwater resources of the area. Environmental Management Plan Environmental Management Plan (EMP) will be drawn up to maintain and enhance the environmental quality in and around the project area. In case the quality of the environment is expected to deteriorate beyond acceptable limits, additional strategies will be suggested and implemented. Such strategies include air pollution mitigation measures, wastewater treatment and reuse, noise reduction measures, etc. The EMP will earmark specific staff, instruments and finances for routine environmental management as well as collection, collation and examination of various environmental data. A post-project monitoring plan will be suggested to monitor the changes in the environmental quality after 9 P a g e

10 implementation of the project. All necessary administrative measures will be incorporated in the EMP to achieve the following objectives: Reduction of adverse environmental impacts Improvement of environmental quality of the surrounding area Waste minimization, re-use and resource recovery Waste segregation to make the treatment and disposal cost-effective Establish proper monitoring mechanism with adequate infrastructure Risk assessment study Risk assessment study will be undertaken and disaster management plan will be prepared to tackle any accident that may occur due to the proposed activity. Table: Environmental Attributes and Monitoring Sl. No. Attribute Parameter Source Land Environment 1. Soil Soil Characteristics Field Study and Laboratory Report 2. Seismology Seismic Hazard Literature Review 3. Topography Contours Field Study Water Environment 4. Water Quality Physical & Chemical Parameters Field Study and Laboratory Report Air Environment 5. Ambient Air SPM, RSPM, SO X, and NO X Field Study and Laboratory Quality Report 6. Meteorology Temperature, Relative Humidity, Indian Meteorological Rainfall Department & Literature review 7. Traffic Study Traffic flow rate, PCUs, Road Width, Field Study and Literature Carrying capacity of the road. review 8. Socio-economic Socio-economic characteristic of aspects the affected area Field Studies, Literature review 10 P a g e

11 Declaration I hereby give an undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any, to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. Date: Place: Bengaluru ROSHIN MATHEW DIRECTOR 11 P a g e