Vellakovil City Development Plan - Municipal
Vellakovil City Development Plan - Municipal
Vellakovil City Development Plan - Municipal
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<strong>City</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Plan</strong> for Vellakoil <strong>Municipal</strong>ity SMEC India Pvt Ltd<br />
Final Report TNUDP III<br />
At present, storm water drains carry the sullage and rain water which is ultimately let into the<br />
PAP channel (Parampikulam Aazhiyar Program) and Kurukampalayam Pirivu (proposed STP<br />
site) without any treatment. This imposes health and environmental hazard to the natural water<br />
system and needs to be addressed through a proper treatment and disposal facilities.<br />
ii) Issues<br />
The main issues persisting in the town due to the absence of a storm water drainage system are<br />
summarized as follows:-<br />
• Open drains creating unhygienic conditions<br />
• Absence of Under Ground Drainage System in the town<br />
• Water stagnation in low lying areas during rainy season<br />
iii) Demand Assessment<br />
The residential areas of the town are provided with open drains. The town area is 64.75 sq.km<br />
and about 75% of land are undeveloped, agricultural lands or barren lands. The storm water is<br />
carried by the natural drain network in these areas emptying into the channels.<br />
Absence of UGSS and storm water drains in the residential areas of the town are the major<br />
causes of land and water pollution. This situation degrades the environment by emanation of foul<br />
smell and unhealthy conditions due to stagnation at a number of points.<br />
iv) Proposals<br />
Proposals by consultants<br />
To develop a Comprehensive Drainage Master <strong>Plan</strong> channelizing the runoff along the<br />
natural contours so as to cover the entire town and implement in phases.<br />
Measures to be taken to improve, upgrade and clean the existing natural and man made<br />
storm water drains to the required functional level with the involvement of local<br />
community to ensure sustainable operation<br />
Provision of new drains in newly developing areas<br />
Table 5.4 Storm water Drains - proposals<br />
S.No Description Capital Investment<br />
in lakhs<br />
1 Preparation of Comprehensive Drainage Master <strong>Plan</strong> 3.00<br />
2 Provision of new drains including newly developing area (15 km) 240.00<br />
3 Rejuvenation of entire existing drain network (19 km) 57.00<br />
Total 300.00<br />
Annual O & M 4.50<br />
Source: Analysis and discussions with municipal officials<br />
Therefore, the total investment required for the improvement of storm water drains (short term) is<br />
Rs.300.00 lakhs. The rest of the road length will be covered in the long term plan.<br />
5.1.4 IMPROVEMENT TO WATER BODIES<br />
i) Existing Status<br />
There is no water body in the town maintained by the municipality. The PAP channel is the<br />
manmade channel maintained by the PWD.<br />
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