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 />
Upgradation of slums rejuvenates the existing community with minimum disruption and loss of<br />
physical and social assets. It also involves the improvement of access roads and community<br />
facilities. Slum improvement consists of physical, social, economic, organizational and<br />
environmental improvements undertaken cooperatively and locally among citizens, community<br />
groups, businesses and local authorities.<br />
Damaged roads, inadequate and damaged storm water drains, inadequate street lights and poor<br />
housing conditions are the issues identified in the slum areas.<br />
ii) Proposals<br />
It is proposed to improve the slums with provision of housing units and infrastructure facilities<br />
under IHSDP. The details of the proposals are given below<br />
Table 5.12: Slum - Proposals<br />
S. No Description Numbers Rs.in lakhs<br />
1 Shelter 599.00 Nos 479.20<br />
2 BT Road 6.712 k.m 76.40<br />
3 C.C Road 0.510 k.m 4.50<br />
4 Drain 6.213K.m 73.80<br />
5 Culvert 10Nos 6.25<br />
6 Retaining Wall 0.014k.m 0.75<br />
7 Extension of Pipe Line 2.500k.m 3.30<br />
8 Erecting of Motor 6 Nos 6.00<br />
9 Bore Well 8 Nos 4.80<br />
10 Street Light 90 Nos 18.00<br />
11 Toilet Block 6 Nos 36.00<br />
Total 709.00<br />
Source: Vellakoil <strong>Municipal</strong>ity<br />
The total investment required for slum improvement is Rs.709.00 lakhs.<br />
5.2.2 PARKS AND PLAY FIELDS<br />
i) Existing status<br />
<strong>Municipal</strong>ity maintains one Children Park (G.K.Moopanar Park – 25 cents) located at<br />
Seerangarayagoundan valasu road. The park is provided with basic facilities.<br />
ii) Issues<br />
• Absence of recreational facilities<br />
• Lack of maintenance<br />
iii) Proposals<br />
The town has no approved layout open spaces to develop parks. The municipality should ensure<br />
the approved layout open spaces for park usage in future. Therefore it is proposed to develop<br />
and maintain the existing park with good landscaping, seating arrangements and play materials<br />
at a cost of Rs.20.00 lakhs.<br />
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