Vellakovil City Development Plan - Municipal

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