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3 EXISTING SITUATION ASSESSMENT

Navi Mumbai project was adopted with objective to reduce growth rate of population in Greater Mumbai by creating an attractive urban area on the land in the closer vicinity of Mumbai to absorb immigrants who would otherwise come to Mumbai. The idea was envisaged to support state-wide location policy for industries so that urban centres could be developed in hinterland with balanced development. The wholesome planning approach was laid to provide physical and social services which raise living standards and make amenities available to different sections of the population.

3.1 Social Infrastructure

3.1.1 Educational Facilities:

NMMC area is strategically located on the proposed Mumbai-Pune “Knowledge Corridor”. A lot of IT development has promoted plans for many technical colleges and schools. There are 10 engineering colleges, 3 medical colleges and 5 other colleges and reputed schools offering high standard of education. Apart from above mentioned educational institutions there are plans to build new libraries out of which one has been established in CBD Belapur. Most of the educational institutes are run by Pvt Institutions. NMMC is running 52 Primary Schools in NMMC area Municipal area for Urban Poor

Table 11 Educational facilities in NMMC area

AreaPre-Primary

Anganwadi Primary Secondary Colleges Medical Colleges

Engg Colleges

Belapur 7 4 14 7 1 1 1

Nerul 19 11 27 16 1 2 3

Vashi 19 3 18 12 3 - 1

Turbhe 12 5 10 5 - - -

Koparkhairane 9 4 17 2 - - 3

Ghansoli 7 13 9 2 - - -

Airoli 18 6 17 10 - - 2

Digha 7 5 8 6 - - -

Dahisar 0 14 13 2 - - -

Total 98 65 133 62 5 3 10

3.1.2 Health care Facilities

Health care facilities including hospitals, clinics, and dispensaries have been planned by NMMC for each and every node in NMMC area based on population projections initially. A

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General hospital with 500 beds has been constructed in 2004 by NMMC at Vashi in NMMC area. The facilities seem satisfactory based on the report submitted on amenities in NMMC area. However for animal health care city needs a hospital, but as of now, private practitioners are catering to the health care needs of animals.

Table 12 Health care facilities in NMMC area Category Units

NMMC Hospitals 6

NMMC Dispensaries 13

NMMC Mobile Dispensaries 2

Govt. Hospitals 2

NMMC MCH 4

Private hospitals-Registered 42

Private Hospitals – Unregistered 27

Private Dispensaries 552

Private Nursing homes 37

Total 685

Table 13 Status of beds in hospitals in NMMC area Category No of Beds NMMC hospitalsExisting 300 Proposed 500 NMMC Mother child hospital (MCH)Existing 25 Proposed 50 Registered Pvt Hospitals/Nursing homes

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Super speciality hospital of 100 beds is proposed to be run by pvt group

3.1.3 Entertainment and Recreational facilities:

City has been planned for entertainment facilities including cinemas, lakes, gardens, hotels and restaurants. As of now there are 4 cinemas, 1 Auditorium in the city, 37 lakes, 115 gardens, 295 hotels & 195 restaurants and five swimming pools. Keeping in consideration the corporate expansion, there is a planning for development of some more five star hotels in city. Apart from this, a certain areas of city adjoining Dahisar ward has been reserved under Regional Park, where in Adavali-Bhutawali, a regional park has been planned.

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a. Gardens The aesthetics of a city depend upon the open spaces, gardens, water bodies, being maintained in city. Such spaces are considered to be the main absorbents of noise and air pollution where as side by side provide health living conditions to the inhabitants of city. 113 gardens were planned for NMMC initially. Later on 2 gardens have been added to city, covering an area of 4, 96,420 sq m area in NMMC. Plans to develop 25 additional gardens are also likely to be undertaken in the coming years. Two gardens lately added to city at Vashi and Nerul are theme based. As per the requirements of Government of Maharashtra, a Tree Authority has been established for NMMC area on May 16, 2001. Special care is taken by the Authority to ensure illegal tree felling. It has been made obligatory to plant two trees for each tree cut, in unavoidable circumstances.

During the year 2001-2002 total 5058 trees were planted in NMMC area. An expenditure of Rs. 5.64 lakhs was incurred for tree plantation. NMMC has planned to involve local volunteer groups and associations for the purpose. Plan is to plant trees along the road-sides, in gardens to develop themes and around water bodies.

b. Water bodies and water front areas

i. Natural Setting and City

The outlook of a city, town or settlement primarily, depends on its context of nature, geography and physiographic features. The three elements, which define the nature of city, are Land, Water and Vegetation. So it is important to analyze elements and positive use of them in city structure to form the basis of city plan.

NMMC area has foreground of Thane & Panvel creek water and back drop of beautiful Parsik hills, within these two; narrow strip of land, will have majority city architecture. Today, there exist various water forms in NMMC area – natural and manmade.

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ii. Holding Ponds A holding pond is used to retain polluted or sediment laden water until it can be treated to meet water quality standards or be recycled. A Retention pond is a type of constructed wetland that is used to contain stormwater or rain runoff. A retention basin provides an area to hold water from a small surrounding drainage area that would otherwise flow into other areas. There are 14 holding ponds within the NMMC area and one retention pond, holding ponds have been built as part of Dutch method reclamation adopted for development of the area, approx at an average, two per township, with total area of water bodies up to 250 hectares. At present, only one retention pond of 5.0 hectare is developed in C.B.D. Belapur. However, there is an opportunity to develop 8-9 retention ponds at foot hills of Parsik hills. These retention ponds & holding ponds not only give an opportunity to soften hard building architecture but also resolve the problem of storm water drainage most efficiently. Thus they have aesthetic as well as utility value & functions.

Table 14 Holding Ponds and Retention ponds in NMMC area. S.N. Node Location Area (Ha) H.F.L. Bed

Level

Holding Ponds

1. Airoli Sec-18 16.00 1.60 0.50 2. Airoli Sec-19 14.00 2.00 0.00 3. Kopar Khairane Sec-19 3.20 2.50 1.00 4. Bonkode Sec- 14 9.00 2.50 0.90 5. Vashi Sec-11 & 12 24.00 1.80 0.50 6. Vashi Sec- 10A 15.00 1.50 (-)1.00 7. Vashi Sec-5,8 & 9A 2.30 1.50 (-)1.00 8. Vashi Sec-30 1.93 1.60 0.40 9. Vashi Behind Rly. Stn. 77.00 1.00 0.00 10. Sanpada Sec-18, 19 & 20 22.00 2.00 0.00 11. Nerul Sec-50 30.00 3.25 0.45 12. Sanpada/ Nerul Sec-21 9.80 2.50 0.00 13. Belapur Sec-15A 13.85 1.00 0.66 14. Belapur Sec-12 5.50 1.00 (-)0.50

Retention pond 1 CBD Sec- 8A 5.00 17.30 14.30

Source: CIDCO

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iii. Natural Streams There are numerous streams small and large on the full length of NMMC area. They are approx 15 to 16 in numbers. They start from Parsik hills and end into Thane and Panvel creek. Some of them are channelized for example Khairane Nalla, This could be developed as linear spine linking west and east by pedestrians spine, cycle track with garden, plantation, seating places & Ghats. A proposal with series of ponds on can be developed to tap rain water in monsoon and with this harvesting of rain water green areas along streams can be developed.

iv. Village Ponds The series village ponds in various gaothans are most important water elements in the city. Today, there are such 35 ponds in the area of NMMC which can act as local water elements to create public places. Due to advent of pipe water supply for drinking water, today, these ponds are not extensively used. It is our responsibility to give new face to these water bodies by developing new type of activities complementary to present life style

Source: Designo – Architects & Planners

3.1.4 Miscellaneous Facilities:

NMMC has its own fire fighting cell. There are fire fighting stations at CBD Belapur, Vashi and Airoli, located strategically to give coverage to NMMC area. An emergency centre has been set up in Khairane area to tackle any undesired situation in TTC industrial area.

Apart from this for public convenience, there are 246 public toilets in NMMC area, for which maintenance part is outsourced. 29 public toilets are also being planned in villages of NMMC area.

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3.2 Physical Infrastructure

3.2.1 Water Supply:

a. Source & Supply: The population of NMMC as per census of 2001 was 703947. The 100 MLD of potable water to the NMMC was supplied from Barvi dam of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). 50 MLD of potable water was supplied from Morbe dam on Dhavri River which was developed by Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP). The potable water from MIDC was received at Shil MBR having storage capacity of 15 ML. Shil MBR is located on NMMC area at Mahape - Shil Link road. The potable water from MJP was received at Nerul MBR having storage capacity of 10 ML. Nerul MBR is located on NMMC area. A well planned, designed and newly built water supply system by CIDCO was in existence at the time of NMMC inception and the same was handed over to NMMC after 1992 in stages. The entire system of waster supply was taken over by NMMC in 1998.

NMMC has constantly upgraded the Water Supply System since then for the growing need of the city. During 1995 to 2000 water supply in NMMC area worsened and shortage of potable water in NMMC area was daily routine. This is because MIDC and MJP were not able to supply the growing demand of potable water. It was not possible to supply additional potable water from MJP and MIDC sources to NMMC because commitment of water to other adjacent ULBs in MMRDA region.

In the meanwhile CIDCO built Hetwane Dam for NMMC area. CIDCO was ready to supply potable water in 2001 but water tariff charged to NMMC was excessively high. NMMC was already paying heavy payment to MJP and MIDC for purchase of water. Since NMMC was subsidizing water supply to the citizen in NMMC area, purchase of water from MJP and MIDC was causing heavy financial burden on yearly budget of NMMC. NMMC realized that if short supply trend continues then water supply system in NMMC will be very serious by 2005. This shall also affect the growth of the city.

NMMC decided in 2002 to acquire its own independent & operational source of potable water including water treatment plant. Water requirement of NMMC is expected to reach 360 MLD at the end of next 20 years in 2023. Thus NMMC decided to acquire independent & operational source of water to solve the ever-growing problem of scarcity of water, rising cost of water and dependence of NMMC on external water supply agencies. Out of Hetwane, Barvi and Morbe dams those are in the vicinity of NMMC area, NMMC selected Morbe dam

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as water supply source and GOM permitted NMMC to purchase the Morbe dam on 25-11-2002. The ownership of Morbe dam was transferred to NMMC.

MJP started the construction of Morbe dam in 1999 so that water can be supplied to Nahva- Sheva region and NMMC area. The ultimate capacity of Morbe dam is 450 MLD. It is located in Khalapur Taluka of Raigad district. The work could not be completed due to financial reasons. Salient features of Morbe dam are given in Table below

Table 15 Salient Features of Morbe Dam Project Sr.No. Parameters Details

1. River name Dhavri river (Branch of Patalganga river)

2 Type of dam Earthen dam

3 Catchments area 57.89 sqkm

4 Reservoir capacity 190.89 MCM

5 Net capacity 165.37 MCM

6 Supply capacity per day 450MLD

7 Length of dam 3520 m (across river)

8 Width of dam 450 m (across river)

9 Height of dam 53.40 m (across river)

10 Top of dam 93.00 m

11 Highest water level 90.50 m

12 Full storage level 88.00 m

13 Overflow channel width 26.50 m

14 Overflow channel doors 2 Nos ( Circular-12x3 m )

15 Tunnel length 489 m

16 Diameter of tunnel 2.50 m (‘D” shape)

Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

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NMMC approached GOM to finance Morbe dam works for exclusive water supply to NMMC. As per directives of GOM, MJP was to complete balance works of Morbe dam before handing over Morbe dam to NMMC. Those included construction of intake well, overflow arrangement, outlet gate, earth work of bund, water treatment plant, and connection of 2030 mm diameter MS pipeline to Kalmboli including mortar lining of pipeline. All cost of above-mentioned works was borne by NMMC. NMMC area started receiving 52 to 55 MLD potable water from Morbe dam on 21st November 2004 after completion of Phase-I construction. The total cost of construction of Morbe dam is Rs 383.40 Crores and cost of treatment plant and allied works is Rs 170.30 Crores.

Table 16 Phases of Construction of Morbe Dam Phase Supply

Capacity, MLD

Bund Construction level in MRL

StorageCapacity, TMC

Treatment Capacity,

MLD

Status

I 150 72 2.39 100 Completed

II 300 81 4.73 300 Completed

III 450 88 5.84 - Dec 2006

Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

At present, treated water to NMMC area is supplied from three sources- Morbe dam, Barvi dam of MIDC and Hetwane dam of CIDCO. 250-255 MLD water is supplied to NMMC area every day. Out of this 58 MLD water is received from Morbe dam, 52 MLD from CIDCO and 129 MLD from MIDC. MIDC supplies 22 MLD water through 32 schemes to villages separately (Table 17). NMMC receives potable water at Shil MBR from MIDC. This water is distributed to Airoli, Ghansoli, Koparkhairane, Vashi and part of Turbhe nodes through series of GSR-WPS-ESR-Distribution networks. Digha and original gaothans of NMMC area are directly supplied with water from MIDC. These are old water supply connections.

NMMC supplies water to over 101,880 consumers through network of 600 km long distribution systems with 104 service reservoirs.

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Table 17 Water Requirement and Sources of Water Supply in NMMC Area

Water Requirement, MLD Sr.No.

Zone

2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Water Supply,

MLD (Av.)

Source of Supply

1. CBD Belapur 25 25 23.18 27.18

2. Nerul 40 43 49.60 62.0

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3. Sanpada 19 18 14.55 15.20

4. Vashi & Turbhe

60 60 65.29 65.38

5. Koparkhairane 25 28 32.00 32.59

6. Ghansoli 1 1 5.09 5.5

7. Airoli 25 28 26.09 31.4

8. Villages 20 22 22 23

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MIDC

CIDCO &

Gaothan (Direct MIDC)

Total 215 225 237.8 262.25 261 Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

b. Existing Water Supply and Coverage:The existing (2006) water supply in NMMC area is 227 lpcd. Present Status of Water supply in various nodes, gaothans, is as follows:

Table 18 Water Supply status in nodal area NMMC Area Coverage

S.No Source Nodal Area ESR/GSRcapacity

DeignedDistribution

Network

24x7 Hrs Supply

1 Morbe CBD Belapur Adequate 100 % 40 % area

2Morbe/ Hetwane

Nerul Adequate 100 % 40 % area

3Morbe/ Hetwane/ MIDC

Sanpada Adequate 100 % 10 % area

4Morbe/ Hetwane/ MIDC

Vashi Adequate 100 % 25 % area

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5 MIDC Koparkhairane

Adequate 100 % 40 % area

6 MIDC Ghansoli Adequate 100 % 25 % area

7 MIDC Airoli Adequate 100 % 40 % area

Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

Table 19 Water Supply status in GES/slum/gaon of NMMC Area

Coverage

S.No Source GES Area ESR/GSRCapacity

DeignedDistribution

Network

24x7 Hrs Supply

1From Nodal Network

All GES Adequate 100 % 40 % area

2From Nodal Network

All Slums Adequate 70 %, balance with stand post

5 % area

3From Nodal Network

All Gaons - 100 % 40 % area

4 MIDC Dahisar Ward

_Area yet to be developed.

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Salient features of Water Supply System of NMMC are given in Table 20

Table 20 Salient Features of Water Supply in NMMC Area

Sr.No. Services Details 2003-04

Details 2004-05

Details 2005-06

1. Quantity of water supplied, MLD 225 242 259

Quantity of water supplied in May, MLD

230.35 233.67 248.26

2. ESR/GSR 97 97 104

3. Storage capacity of ESR/GSR, ML

183 183 188.25

4. Total length of water supply lines (80 mm to 1200 mm dia)

488.71 km 586 km 600km

5. Chlorinators 33 37 37

6. Total Number of consumers 97011 101880 107110

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Sr.No. Services Details 2003-04

Details 2004-05

Details 2005-06

7. Types of water connections

Domestic – Metered 10338 10055 10673

Domestic – Unmetered 51905 52035 92245

Institutional 465 234 257

Commercial 2759 3336 3352

8. Norms adopted for water supply

200 lpcd 135 lpcd (for slum as per Sant Gadge Baba Maharaj Abhiyan)

200 lpcd 135 lpcd (for slum as per Sant Gadge BabaMaharajAbhiyan)

200 lpcd 135 lpcd (for slum as per Sant Gadge BabaMaharajAbhiyan)

9. Hours of water supply per day

Minimum 4 hours, 24 Hours for gaothan and wherever possible

Minimum 4 hours, 24 Hours for gaothan and wherever possible

Minimum 4 hours, 24 Hours for gaothan and wherever possible

Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

c. Tariffs:NMMC has tariffs based on consumption categories ranging from Rs. 3.75 to 4.65 per cum for domestic metered connections, and Rs. 60 to 100 per month for non-metered connections. Converting the non metered connections into metered connection will increase the revenue for NMMC. The rate of water supply to commercial consumers is Rs 30 per cum. NMMC does not supply water to industries in MIDC area. It is also important to note that NMMC supplies water to slums through public stand posts. NMMC has provided tube wells in slum pockets of Airoli, Digha, TTC and Dahisar ward for water supply. Even though, water distribution system in NMMC area is satisfactory, NMMC is up-grading the same continuously to bring it par with most modern practices.

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d. Assessment:Another major step of NMMC to improve the performance and quality of water supply system as a whole to the citizen of NMMC is award of Comprehensive contract for Operation & Maintenance of water supply system based on performance. The system is in practice for last 3 years. NMMC may be only corporation to privatize water supply in this manner. This has made water supply reliable, improved the quality of water, reduced water leakages and created energy conservation awareness. The comprehensive operation & maintenance contracts are performance based.

NMMC embarked on action plan of 24 hours supply to citizen 40 % of NMMC area have been so far covered under this scheme. During contingency, NMMC can supply potable water from either of three sources and NMMC has provided 74 % storage capacity of daily requirements.

There are 169 wells in NMMC area. Well water is not used for potable purpose. NMMC has put up signs to that effect. NMMC carries out periodic cleaning and disinfections of well water as precautionary measures.

There is Thane Belapur Industrial Association (TBIA) in NMMC area. This area consists of 1545 industries and water supply to this area is done by MIDC from Barvi dam. There is separate 15 ML MBR of MIDC adjacent to Shil MBR. The following projects of NMMC are in progress in current financial year:

Acquisition of 800 mm diameter MS pipeline from MIDC on rent.

Construction of 40 ML storage at CBD and laying of MS pipeline from Kalmboli to Digha (diameter from 2030 to 599 mm)

Installation of EEC Tamper proof meters for all consumers.

Water supply to most of the slums/Gaons of Digha, Ghansoli Airoli and Digha through ESR/GSR and distribution network.

Augmentation of Pumping machinery/ distribution network, Construction of MBR

e. Demand and supply projections The water demand and supply unto 2031 is calculated as per the population projections done in earlier chapter. The projections are done by considering the water supply as 200 lpcd. The water supply falls short to the demand only in 2031 with water supply of 450 mld (as shown in table no 15). The projections are as given below

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Table 21 Water demand and supply projections Srno

Particulars 2006 2012 2016 2021 2026 2031

1 Population 983326 1476451 1694216 1964951 2219970 2501019 2 Water Demand 262 295 339 393 444 5003 Surplus/Shortage +188 +155 +111 +57 +6 -50

f. Key Issues:

NMMC has 92245 flat rate consumers. NMMC is incurring heavy loss on account of flat rate consumers. Hence it is necessary to convert flat rate consumers into metered consumers.

It is necessary to survey and prepare centralized and computerized system covering all details of each connection including centralized utility centre.

It is very essential to carry out Techno-economic water audit visa-vis water usage by metered consumers and flat rate consumers including water leakages and unaccounted water consumption. This shall give clear picture of water usage and shall help to increase the revenue of NMMC.

It is essential to carry out Energy audit of all pumping machinery and electrical system. This shall reduce electric bill of NMMC.

It is essential to implement waste water recycling in NMMC area for water conservation.

NMMC may insist on the double stack system for future development while giving commencement certificate. This combined with rainwater techniques can save 40 % of potable water.

It is essential to introduce SCADA system for optimized use of water in NMMC area. This is requirement of 21st century city.

NMMC shall require enhancing its water supply system for 24x7 hours water supply criteria.

There is shortage of water supply by 50 mld in the year 2031

The detailed water supply system analysis has been completed and works are undertaken in current financial year. Schemes undertaken by NMMC for improvement of water supply system include, construction of ground level and elevated service reservoirs, replacement of old lines with ductile iron pipelines, system for re-chlorination of water, replacement of pumping machinery, installation of bulk water meters for water audit and energy conservation project.

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3.2.2 SEWERAGE SYSTEM

NMMC has provided underground sewerage system for collection of raw sewage in almost 95% of NMMC area. The total length of sewer lines in NMMC area was 247.40 Km in 2005-06. The status of underground sewerage system of NMMC is as follows.

Table 22 Status of Underground Sewerage System in NMMC Area: July 2006 S.No Ward Remarks 1 Belapur All area is covered except Diwale & Kile

gaothans and slum pockets.

2 Nerul All area is covered except part of gaothans and slum pockets.

3 Turbhe-Sanpada All area is covered except slum pockets.

4 Vashi All area is covered except part of gaothans and slum pockets.

5 Koparkhairane All area is covered except part of gaothans and slum pockets.

6 Ghansoli Sewerage system is proposed for original gaothans. Balance area is not handed over by CIDCO where infrastructure shall be developed by CIDCO

7 Airoli All area is covered except part of gaothans and slum pockets.

8 Digha This node consists of original gaon and slum pockets hence there is no underground sewerage system in this area.

9 Dahisar This is undeveloped area and consists of 14 villages and slum pockets hence there is no underground sewerage system in this area.

Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

It is to be noted that only part of original gaothans remains uncovered in NMMC area. Most of slums are situated in MIDC area. NMMC is considering the policy for providing underground sewerage system in slum area. MIDC has provided underground sewerage system including Common Effluent Treatment Plants in TBIA area. TBIA carries out the operation & maintenance of this system.

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a. Sewerage System: NMMC has divided sewerage system of NMMC area in seven sewerage district zones. Each zone consists of Sewage Pumping Stations (SPS) and Sewage Treatment plants. Raw sewage is conveyed to STP by gravity wherever possible otherwise it is pumped by nodal SPSs to STP for treatment of raw sewage. The treated sewage is discharged into open Nallahs/Creeklets after treatment. The treated sewage mostly conforms to the discharge standards of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). The details of the same are given below.

Table 23 Salient features of sewerage zones of NMMC

Sr.No.

Sewerage District

Area covered Nos of

SPSs

STP Location/(Capacity

in MLD)

Disposal Remarks

1 Zone-I Sector 1-11 of CBD

2 Belapur, Sector 12/(21)

Thane Creek

-

2 Zone-II Sector 15 to 23 of CBD and 25-55 of Nerul

3

Nerul, Sector 50/(23)

Thane Creek

STP is being re-built for 100 MLD Capacity

Zone-II

Parsik Hill

1Belapur Sector 24/(0.15)

Reusedfor hill slope plantation

-

3 Zone-III Phase I & II of Nerul

-Nerul Sector 2/(17)

Thane Creek

-

4 Zone-IV Phase-III of Nerul & Sanpada Node

3Sanpada Sector 21/(31)

Thane Creek

-

5 Zone-V 50 % of Vashi node & Turbhe Node

5

Vashi Sector 18(34) Thane Creek

STP is being re-built for 100 MLD Capacity

6

Zone-VI

50 % of Vashi node & Koparkhairane Node

6Kopar Khairane Sector 14(18)

Thane Creek

-

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Sr.No.

Sewerage District

Area covered Nos of

SPSs

STP Location/(Capacity

in MLD)

Disposal Remarks

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Zone-VII Airoli Node 2 Airoli Sector 18(36) Thane Creek

STP is being re-built for 80 MLD Capacity

Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

The up gradation of Airoli STP is to treat the sewage generated from Digha node. In case of Dahisar separate STP will be proposed in development of Dahisar area. There are several private sewage treatment and recycling plants in NMMC area where treated sewage is reused after treatment for gardening, toilet flushing or in air conditioning system for cooling.

Table 24 Salient features of sewage treatment plants of NMMC

Sr. No. Node Location Sector

Ultimate Design

Capacity, MLD

Existing Capacity,

MLD

Treatment Scheme

1.CBD Belapur

12 21 21Facultative lagoon with floating aerators

2. CBD 24 0.15 0.15Facultative lagoon with floating aerators

3. Nerul 2 17 22 Aerated lagoon

4. Nerul 50 23 28Facultative lagoon with floating aerators

5. Sanpada 21 31 10 Work is in progress

6. Vashi 18 34 48Primary settling, oxidation ditch for aerobic digestion of sludge

7.Kopar-Khairane

14 18 36Aerated lagoon

8. Airoli 18 36 26Aerated lagoons with floating aerators followed by facultative ponds

Total 180.15 177.01

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Map showing locations of STP’s in NMMC area Source: NMMC

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NMMC is rebuilding STPs in Zone-II, V and VII for enhanced capacities, based on latest technology and treated sewage shall meet near to potable water standards. Treated sewage shall be fully reused for construction, flushing, gardening, washing etc.

Priorities: NMMC is giving special attention to following aspects with respect to sewerage system.

No cross connection from drainage to sewerage or vice versa.

No overflowing manholes

No manholes without covers

De-silting of sewers 3 times a year

No discharge of raw sewage in open nallah or at other disposal points.

Provision of maximum possible Public Convenience Units in slum areas.

b. Sewage Generation The existing (2006) water supply is of 262 mld. This generates raw sewage of 210 mld so the existing shortfall in treatment capacity is of 30 mld. The sewage generation is projected upto 2031 and accordingly the shortfall is calculated as shown in table no 25. The sewage generation is considered as 80% of the water supply (water demand in future)

Table 25 Sewage generation and treatment (fig in MLD) Sr no Particulars 2006 2012 2016 2021 2026 2031

1 Water Demand 262 295 339 393 444 5002 Sewage

generation 210 236 271.2 314.4 355.2 4003 Surplus / Short

fall (treatment capacity)

-30 -56 -91.2 -134.4 -175.2 -220

3.2.3 Storm Water Drainage System

NMMC area consists of 29 villages. All villages are located on high grounds. All the area around villages was low-lying area prior to inception of NMMC area. The low-lying area was subject to high tide and salt manufacturing and paddy cultivation was main activity in this low-lying area.

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High tide level with respect to mean sea level is 4.5 meter. It was essential to reclaim the land at least 3.5 MRL with respect to GTS before CIDCO could start development of Navi Mumbai area.

Since storm water drains are required to construct below ground level, the reclamation level needs to be much higher than 3.5 mRL in order to avoid flooding of whole area. Storm water management of NMMC area has been planned on the lines of the Netherlands and called “Dutch Method” to solve this problem.

Netherlands is the country that is located below sea level. This method is used for control of ingress of seawater during high tide and allowing the wastewater/rainwater to flow in to sea during low tide naturally or by pumping with the help of high capacity pumps during high tide. The high tide levels and low tide levels difference has been used to control the ingress of sea water during high tide and disposal of wastewater/rainwater during low tide. Essential parts of the system are Storm water holding pond, Retaining wall. Flap gates and Storm water pumping station.

The brief description of Storm Water Management System in NMMC area is given below:

Geography of NMMC area has direct implication on Strom water management in the city. There is Thane Creek on west side of NMMC area. This is lowest level in NMMC area. There is Parsik hill mountain range on east side of NMMC area. The average elevation of these hills is 45 mRL. Developed area of NMMC and TTC MIDC are located between these two geographical boundaries.

Main Storm Water channels- Developed area of NMMC and MIDC with Parsik hills range form total catchments for storm water channels. There are 18 main Nallas which are discharging storm water in Thane creek. The total length of these Nallas is 78 Km.

Storm water Holding Pond – There are huge storm water holding ponds between Thane creek and at discharge points of Main Nallahs in NMMC developed area and these holding ponds are acting on “Dutch Method”. NMMC has provided Storm Water Pumping Stations where sufficient storage is not available for storm water storage during high tide. Storm Water Pumping Stations control the flooding levels inside the residential area.

Storm water system- There are Box type RCC drains in NMMC developed area which are connected to the main nallahs (drains). There are open drains in TBIA area and those are also connected to these main nallahs (drains).

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The salient features are given in table no 26:

Table 26 Salient Features of Storm Water Drainage System of NMMC

Sr.No.

Catchments Area covered No of SWPS

SW pond

LocationDisposal Remarks

1 Zone-I Sector 1-11 of CBD

1 Sector 12

Panvel Growth of Mangroves in pond

De-silting of pond

Replacement of Pump machinery

Training on Nallahs

High Tide control gate at the outlet of Nallah

2 Zone-II Sector 15 to 23 of CBD

- Sector 20

ThaneCreek let

Growth of Mangroves in pond

De-silting of pond

3 Zone-III Turbhe & Sanpada

- Sector 30 A

ThaneCreek let

Growth of Mangroves in pond

De-silting of pond

Training on Nallahs

4 Zone-IV Vashi Sectors 1 to 8

1 Sector 8 Thane Creek let

De-silting of pond

Replacement of Pump machinery & construction of pump house

5 Zone-V Vashi Balance sectors

- Sector 10A & 12

ThaneCreek let

De-silting of pond

Vashi gaon - Vashi GES

ThaneCreek let

Growth of Mangroves in pond

De-silting of pond

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Sr.No.

Catchments Area covered No of SWPS

SW pond

LocationDisposal Remarks

6 Zone-VI Koparkhairane Node

- Sector 14 & 20

ThaneCreek let

Growth of Mangroves in pond

De-silting of pond

Training on Nallahs

7 Zone-VII Airoli Node - Sector 18

ThaneCreek let

Growth of Mangroves in pond

De-silting of pond

Training on Nallahs

8 Zone-VIII Nerul Node Sector 18-53

- Sector 48

ThaneCreek let

Growth of Mangroves in pond

De-silting of pond

Training on Nallahs Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

For disposal of rainwater, holding ponds have been constructed in Belapur (sector 12 & 20), Vashi (sector 8, 12, 10A, Vashi gaon), Turbhe (Sanpada sector 30 A), Koparkhairane (sector 14 & 20), and Airoli (sector 18) nodes. High capacity storm water pumping stations have been provided at Sector-12 CBD and Sector-8 at Vashi

Bunds have been constructed around these ponds and control mechanism for release of water during low tides has been installed. NMMC maintains these ponds.

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EXTENT OF COVERAGEOF STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM

NMMC Developed Area- NMMC has provided RCC storm water drains in this area and coverage is 100 % NMMC Gaothan Area- NMMC has provided RCC storm water drains in 50 % area of gaothan and work is in progress in balance area NMMC GES Area- NMMC has provided RCC storm water drains in this area of GES and coverage is 100 % MIDC Area – Open drains have been provided in this area and connected to open nallahs. Area not covered- Dahisar ward and Digha ward

3.2.4 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Municipal Solid Waste Generation: Solid waste management services were taken over by NMMC from CIDCO on May 1, 1997, for developed area such as CBD-Belapur, Nerul, Turbhe-Sanpada, Vashi, Koparkhairane and Airoli nodes. NMMC also looks after solid waste collection from 44 villages from former gram panchayat areas since inception of NMMC. NMMC has taken over TBIA (Thane Belapur Industrial area) of MIDC from November 2004 and shall start providing solid waste management services in MIDC areas.

The Supreme Court of India, Government of India framed the Rules known as Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules 2000 (MSW Rule-2000). The provisions contained in these rule were to be implemented by municipal corporations before 31’st December 2003. NMMC has implemented all the provisions contained in the MSW Rules 2000 as much as practically possible.

Sweeping: NMMC has divided entire area in 87 sweeping zones. Sweeping is done through private contractors and there are 87 contractors for 87 sweeping zones. Sweeping is carried out every day. The norms applied for sweeping is 1 sweeper per 700 running meter for sweeping and 500 meter for drain cleaning as per MSW Rule 2000. One sweeper carries out sweeping as per allotted location. The waste is collected in movable garbage bin and unloaded in garbage collection vehicles. The working hours for sweeping are from 7 AM to 3 PM. The contract of sweeping in each zone is comprehensive type. There are 2300 sanitary workers approximately provided by service providers.

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Issues: Existing Garbage Collection and Disposal

NMMC has divided the municipal area in seven zones for collection and transportation of garbage. Collection and transportation of garbage is done through private contractor. The contractor has provided total 187 “Ghantagadi” for House-to House garbage collection.

Road sweeping is simultaneously collected. Hotel waste, Market waste and Commercial waste is separately collected.

NMMC has put up all the efforts for segregation of dry and wet waste at source however it has not given expected results and therefore garbage is transported in mixed form to disposal site.

All reasons stated above are causing practical difficulties for implementation of MSW Rule-2000 in NMMC area.

Processing: NMMC is considering of processing entire mixed garbage, at disposal site. NMMC has appointed NGO for collection and disposal of recyclable material at site. The detailed study indicates that garbage contains 55 % of wet component on an average.

Disposal: NMMC has obtained 65 acres of land at Turbhe for development of sanitary landfill. NMMC constructed 13200 sqmt of landfill site in Phase-I as per MSW rules 2000 in May 2005. The capacity of the same exhausted in one year and NMMC commissioned 29500 sqmt of landfill site in Phase-II on June 2006. Mixed garbage is treated with culture for bio stabilization and then residuals are disposed off in sanitary landfill. The garbage generated in the APMC market is used for biogas plants.

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Generation of Garbage in NMMC Area

Vehicles filled with Garbage are weighed on Computerised Weigh Bridge at sanitary landfill site. As per record disposal site is receiving 450 MT of garbage

Table 27 Quantity of Solid Waste Sino Category Nos of

Vehicles Net Wt, Kg Garbage

Per Trip, MT

Remarks

1 Ghantagadi 164 310000 1.6 NMMC area

2 NMMC RC/DP

- -

3 APMC 61 120000 1.69 Markets

4 CIDCO 05 50000 10 CIDCO area

5 MIDC RC/DP

4/5 20160 5 TBIA area

6 Others 1 870 Misc.

Total 239 5,01,030 Source: NMMC Environmental Status Report 2005-2006

The per capita generation of solid waste in NMMC area works out to be 514 grams per day as per Environmnetal Status Report 2005-06. Each “Ghantagadi” carries only 1.60 MT of garbage per trip per day which will require 313 trips for collection of solid waste. The appointed NGO have arranged the vehicles to meet the required trips.

Manpower and Equipment Requirements: NMMC has given entire solid waste management operation to Private Service operators and supervision of the solid waste management operations is done by 20 Sis, 1 SO and 3-4 Engineers.

Garbage Generation: The net garbage generation in NMMC area is 450 MT per day for the year 2005. The solid waste generation projections are made by considering generation of 512 gm per person per day as shown in table no 28.

Table 28 Solid waste generation projections. Sr no Particulars 2006 2012 2016 2021 2026 2031

1 Population 983326 1476451 1694216 1964951 2219970 2501019

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Garbage generation per day in MT 503 756 867 1006 1137 1281

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3.3 Traffic and transportation:

3.3.1 Transportation Services

Regional Transportation Facilities NMMC area is presently connected to Mumbai and other parts of country by multi – modal integrated transport system such as expressways, highways and railways. It was well connected by high speed water transport (hovercraft) facilities also. World class international airport is also going to be a part of Navi Mumbai shortly.

Rail linkages The Konkan railway (coastal rail link connecting Mumbai – Goa – Mangalore) passes through the city. The suburban rail line between Chatrapati Shivaji terminus (CST, formerly Victoria Terminus) and Panvel cater to the commuter movements between Mumbai and NMMC area. The length of this corridor in NMMC area is about 29 km which starts from Mankhurd. Another railway corridor which connects NMMC area with Thane with 20 km length is partly commissioned. The existing and proposed regional railway transport network covers about 157 km of length in NMMC area. The details of various corridors are given below in table no 29.

Table 29 various railway corridors in NMMC area

Railway CorridorLength in

K.M.Status

Mankhurd-Belapur-Panvel

29 Commissioned

Thane – Juinagar – Nerul

20 To be Commissioned

Thane-Vashi-Juinagar-Uran

50 Proposed

Ring Railway around CBD

15 Proposed

Mansarovar-Taloja 11 Proposed

Panvel-Ulwe-Uran 32Under Construction. Presently operated for goods movement for JN port

Total 157 Proposed

Source: CIDCO Railway project division

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Greater Mumbai

NMMC area

Map showing Regional connectivity in Mumbai Metropolitan Region

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Various railway stations in NMMC area have been planned and designed as station-cum-commercial complexes of world class standards. Presently Mankhurd – Belapur and Thane – Sanpada railway line is running at its full capacity. In the peak hours loading in the suburban trains are more than the designed capacity. In future the number of railway commuters’ trips between Mumbai and NMMC area is going to increase further making it mandatory to provide additional railway services.

In view of the above quadrupling of Mankhurd – Belapur railway corridor is inevitable and should be taken up by NMMC as a joint venture project with Indian railway and Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation (MRVC). Ring railway/s connecting some of the major suburban railway stations in Mumbai and NMMC area will help in reducing travel time of commuters in regional perspective. Proposals can be considered for connectivity among following suburban railway stations. Joint venture projects involving NMMC, Indian railways, and MRVC can be taken up under the leadership of MMRDA.

Kurla – Vashi – Turbhe – Thane – Kurla

Thane – Turbhe – Juinagar – Belapur – Panvel – Taloja – Diva – Thane

Wadala – Vashi – Belapur – Ulve – Wadala

Road linkages The city is well connected to Mumbai and other parts of the country through a well

established road network, consisting of National Highways and State Highways. NH – 4

(Mumbai – Pune – Bangalore) and NH – 4B, pass through the city and connect other

National Highways i.e. NH – 17 & NH – 3, provide the regional linkages. Sion – Panvel

expressway provides the major link between Mumbai and NMMC area. The high-tech

Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) catering to international container cargo traffic at Nhava –

Sheva is located on southern side of the city. This high-tech port is emerging as one of the

India’s leading ports. Thane - Belapur stretch is also one of the major road which passes

through this area. It is a major link road for the old Mumbai – Pune highway (NH4) and Sion

– Panvel road. The traffic volume on Thane - Belapur road and Sion – Panvel highway is

very high and it will continue to grow in future. There is no adjoining land available along

Sion –Panvel highway but there is sufficient scope of widening Thane - Belapur road because

of availability of adjoining land. Therefore additional one lane is required to be provided on

either side of Thane – Belapur road to keep pace with the growing traffic. Also the traffic on

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Thane – Belapur road gets disrupted due to large number of openings in median which are

provided almost near to every industrial and commercial premise. Steps will have to be taken

to close unnecessary openings. The possibility of developing parallel roads to Thane –

Belapur road will have to be explored so as to relieve future congestion. One of the

possibilities to widen road parallel to Thane – Belapur from Mahape towards north and south

will be exploited. Also a coastal road from Vashi to Airoli will help in relieving future

congestion on this road. Similarly development of Service road on railway station side from

Kopar Khairane to Ghansoli will also help in enhancing mobility.

There are two major bridges on Thane Creek at Mankhurd - Vashi and at Airoli. The second

bridge connects eastern express highway at Mulund east and Airoli. The traffic volume on

the first bridge at Mankhurd is expected to reach its capacity in near future.

The Shill – Mahape road is another link which connects NMMC area via TTC with Mumbai – Pune (NH -4) highway. It also provides further connectivity to Kalyan & Badlapur Area. The present capacity of Mahape – Shill road may not be sufficient to accommodate future growth in vehicular traffic. The appropriate road width required is of 30 mts or 8 lanes. If required cost sharing can be initiated then it will boost up development of Dahisar zone and ultimate income of NMMC. A lot of goods vehicles are also parked along this road leading to congestion. Another road where goods traffic is very high is Turbhe – Shiravane route. Due to the presence of plants of Hindustan Petroleum & Bharat Petroleum and bottling plant large number of truck traffic is seen on Turbhe – Shiravane route. It will be appropriate to widen this road with at least additional one lane on either side and provide a truck terminal for parking of commercial vehicles. The internal roads in MIDC industrial area are also narrow and need resurfacing with SW drains and footpaths. Millennium Park in Mahape at north will have to be of 30Mt width with proper road median. Road marking and traffic signs are also one of the concern for safe movement of traffic. Except main arteries, road markings and traffic signs are missing almost on all the internal and access roads in NMMC area.

Water Transport Services CIDCO had taken initiative in promoting the water transport service between Mumbai & NMMC area by providing infrastructural facilities required for the operation of high-speed hovercraft. CIDCO had proposed to establish a water transport service between south Mumbai and CBD of NMMC area primarily to meet the fast growing dedicated travel demand. This proposal was found to be viable in a Techno – Economic Feasibility Study

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(TEFS) carried out by CIDCO in the year 1991 – 92 through M/S Kirloskar Consultants. Thereafter CIDCO appointed M/S Consulting Engineering Services (CES) to carry out detailed project study for implementation of water Transport Services between South Mumbai and NMMC area as per recommendations of TEFS. It was pointed out those potential users of hovercraft services will be car travellers. In comparison with the cost of car/taxi trips between south Bombay and New Bombay travelling by hovercraft will be cheaper and less time consuming.

Initially, the necessary infrastructure was provided at Vashi and hovercraft services between Gateway of India & Vashi were commissioned during November, 1994. M/s. SKS was operating this service with 5 nos. of hovercrafts and about 400 passengers were travelling between Mumbai & NMMC area by this mode of transport. The one way fare was Rs. 100 and Rs 150 for return trips. Subsequently, the necessary infrastructure was also provided at Belapur and M/s. Tritron was operating the hovercraft services between Gateway of India & Belapur. Due to some internal problems the services got discontinued. These services need to be revived not only from Belapur and Vashi but also from other locations, as it was expected in the CES study that 27% commuters from all modes would use water transport facilities between Vashi and South Bombay. It was also indicated that 56% of commuters from Belapur/ Nerul would use water transport services to South Bombay. These figures were corresponding to higher / medium service time and lower / medium fares. With lower service time and higher fare about 28% of car users from Vashi and 54% of car users from Belapur were shown as interested in using water transport facilities. The feasibility of water transport services from Belapur fort to Vasai fort (kille gaothan) via Vashi – Nerul – Airoli – Thane -Godbunder can also be explored.

3.3.2 Impact of New International Airport

The proposed International Airport in Navi Mumbai will support the rapidly growing air travel needs of Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The catchments area of the proposed airport covers a large part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region which includes Kalyan, Dombivali, Ullashnagar, Khopoli, Pen, Alibaug and part of South Mumbai besides NMMC area. Sion – Panvel highway will be providing the regional linkage and Amra Marg along with Palm Beach Marg will establish linkage within the city of NMMC area. It is expected to absorb annually 4.5 million passengers in its first operational year 2007, doubling to 8.2 million by 2010 to 13.7 million by 2020 and 30 million by 2030. Important Linkages to Airport The important linkages of airport will be NH – 4B, SH-54 and Amra Marg. The National Highway 4B connects the NH4 and Jawaharlal Nehru Port. It has two links i.e. northern link

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connecting NH4 at Kalamboli to cater to the Mumbai bound traffic and southern link to Pune bound traffic. These two links also act as western bypass to Panvel town. SH-54 connects Uran with Panvel town and runs on the southern boundary of Airport. This road would provide accessibility to airport from southern side for activities planned near second runway. Amra Marg is a major city scale road of urban expressway standards connecting Sion Panvel Highway at Devisaddle, passing through Belapur, Nerul and Ulwe nodes and finally meeting SH-54 and NH-4B near village Pedheghar. National highway Authority is planning to construct a new 6 lane bridge across Panvel creek and a 4 –lane highway from southern end of Panvel Creek Bridge to junction of SH54. This highway gives access to the airport from western side. It is expected that most of the traffic generated by airport will use this road for Mumbai through proposed Nhava – Sewari Sea link to South Mumbai and NMMC area & North Mumbai suburbs through Palm Beach Marg and Sion Panvel expressway respectively. Palm Beach Marg Starts at the junction of Kille-Gaothan and Amra marg connects Thane-Belapur Road on the north at Reliance Silicon at Pawane on Thane – Belapur Road. At Vashi it underpasses below Sion-Panvel Expressway and connects with interchange facilities.There will be additional traffic growth on NH – 4, NH-4B, SH-54 and Aamra Marg due to passenger and Cargo traffic of airport. Aamra Marg is one of the important corridor which passes through NMMC study area.

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Traffic Forecasting on Aamra Marg National highway authority of India through their consultants carried out traffic surveys during 2000 as part of port connectivity project. The traffic volumes were available from the survey for the year 2000. The growth rates adopted for the forecast are based on the development envisaged in the region and same are given below in following table 30.

Table 30 Traffic Annual Growth Rates

Category Car/Taxi/Van 2/3 Wheelers Buses Trucks Up to 2005 4.0 10.0 5.0 7.5

2005 – 2015 4.5 10.0 5.0 6.0

2015 – 2030 4.0 10.0 5.0 3.0

The forecasted number of vehicles is converted into passenger car units (PCU) for arriving at the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and peak hour volumes. Peak hour volume is considered as 8% of average daily traffic. Table 31 gives natural traffic forecast, traffic volumes on the road due to air passenger and total traffic volumes on Aamra Marg.

Table 31 Forecasted Traffic Volume on Aamra Marg in PCUs

Growth due to Airport Traffic Total Traffic Growth

Year Natural Traffic Growth in PCUs Airport

passenger PCUs

Airport Cargo PCUs

Total traffic in PCUs

Peakhourtraffic in PCUs

2010 44414 7060 207 51681 4135

2015 58363 8564 281 68208 5457

2020 70583 15600 405 86588 6927

2025 84463 24678 516 109657 8773

2030 101907 36392 701 139000 11120Source: CIDCO Airport feasibility report

It can be seen from the table that Aamra Marg reaches close to its capacity (7200 PCUs / hr) in the year 2020 and it exceeds the capacity only in the year 2025.

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Urban Transportation Infrastructure With In NMMC area

3.3.3 Travel Pattern of NMMC area Residents

The socio economic survey of house holds in planned nodes was conducted by Kirloskar Consultants in 2005 for NMMC area and travel pattern was established. It was found that work trip accounts for nearly 1/3rd of all trips. Amongst the work trip 24.4% of them are with in the same node. The popular nodes in the study area where origin and destination lie with in the node include

Vashi - 6.3% Nerul - 3.7% Airoli - 2.4% Khopar khairane - 2.4% CBD Belapur - 1.9% New Panvel - 2.6% Other - 5.1% Total - 24.4

In total 56.7% of all trips take place within NMMC area where both the origin and destination fall within NMMC area. The number of work trips from one node of NMMC area to another node with in NMMC area account for 32.3% of all the work trips. The popular routes for home to work place travel within NMMC area across nodes are the following.

Origin Destination Percent of work trips Koparkhairane - Vashi 3.9% Nerul - Vashi 2.4% Ghansoli - Vashi 1.5% Koparkhairane - Other places in NMMC area 1.1% Sanpada - Vashi 1.0% Khargar - CBD Belapur 0.9% Airoli - Vashi 0.8% Khargar - Vashi 0.8%Thus Vashi remains the most popular destination. Greater Mumbai remains destination for 36% of all the work trips. Thus, nearly 1/3rd of the NMMC area residents travel to greater Mumbai for the purpose of work. The most popular Origins of these journeys are as under.

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Vashi - Greater Mumbai 7.7% Nerul - Greater Mumbai 7.4% Sanpada – Greater Mumbai 5.0% Airoli – Greater Mumbai 3.4% Koparkhairane – Greater Mumbai 3.3% New Panvel – Greater Mumbai 2.9%

Looking at overall travel pattern which includes work travel, education travel and other purpose travel, it is found that maximum number of journeys end up in Greater Mumbai (7%) and Thane / Kalyan (1%). The most popular destination as per overall travel pattern with in NMMC area are Vashi (19%), Nerul (14%), Koparkhairane (13%) and New Panvel (10%). If walk is excluded then, the most popular modes of travel for journey to work are as below as given in Table 32:

Table 32 Most Popular Modes of Travel in NMMC area

Sr.No.

Mode of Transport Percent of Non – walk Modes of Travel

1. Railway 33.3

2. NMMC area Municipal Transport Bus 21.0

3. Auto rickshaw 10.5

4. BEST Bus 10.1

5. Two Wheeler-Self 8.6

6. MSRTC Bus 5.1

7. Office Bus 4.3

8. Car-Self Driven 4.3

9. Bicycle 1.1

10. Pillion Ride on a Two wheeler 0.9

Source: Socio Economic Survey 2005 CIDCO

3.3.4 Existing Road Transport within NMMC area

Most of the city scale roads and arterial roads in NMMC area are planned with six lane divided carriageway and wide paved footpaths. Central verge of adequate width (about 3 to 5 m) are planned with tree plantation. Thus road infrastructure of NMMC area is well planned as compared to north and south Mumbai.

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Existing road network There is a network of roads about 438.95 km in length is NMMC area (Table 33). There are foot paths and path ways along major roads.

Table 33 Details of Roads in NMMC Area Sr. No. Type of the Road Length, km

1. Earthen Roads 0.00

2. WBM Roads 9.27

3. Bituminous Roads 289.58

4. Cement Concrete Roads 4.10

5. Asphalted Roads (MIDC area) 136.00

Total 438.95 Source: Environmental Status report, 2005 – 2006, NMMC

In most of the areas width of roads and condition of roads are satisfactory. However roads in most of the internal areas of MIDC are required to be improved. It needs resurfacing and widening with additional one lane on either side to cope up future traffic growth. Similarly it is required to develop roads in Goathan areas for better connectivity. To relieve the growing congestion on Thane – Belapur road additional parallel coastal road could be developed from Vashi to Airoli. Ghansoli to Airoli coastal road is already proposed. Widening of parallel road to Thane Belapur in Airoli should also be taken up. The share of cement concrete road is very less in NMMC area. Due to heavy vehicular growth of traffic on Thane – Belapur road along with widening as proposed above concreting is desirable. Additional roads should be developed around the water bodies for recreational purpose. Internal circulation roads are to be developed in Dahisar village area. Also highway lighting needs to be provided wherever new roads are developed. Node wise requirement of additional road linkages, widening, resurfacing of roads and other improvements are discussed further.

Palm Beach Road Palm Beach Road is one of the prime roads of express highway standard in NMMC area. This road starts at the junction of Kille-Gaothan and Amra marg connects Thane-Belapur Road on the north at Reliance Silicon at Pawane on Thane– Belapur Road. At Vashi it underpasses below Sion-Panvel Expressway and connect with interchange facilities. Presently this highway is having 6 lanes with 3 lanes on either direction. This is also a major corridor which exists in the study area. The normal traffic volume (6 am to 10 pm) on Palm Beach Road is projected by considering growth factors as 7, 6 and 5 and given at 6 different junctions in table 34. The traffic volume data was made available by CIDCO at various junctions in terms of PCUs. There were six junctions Junction 1 to Junction 6 along Palm

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Beach road at Sanpada, Nerul sector 4 &6, Karave village, sector 42 at Nerul, NRI Complex and at proposed water terminal. Table 35 gives peak hour volume in PCUs by considering 8% of ADT.

Table 34 Normal Traffic growth on Palm Beach Road in PCUsYear Junction 1 Junction 2 Junction 3 Junction 4 Junction 5 Junction 6 2004 43116 27193 20303 19732 17699 17871

2009 60472 34705 25912 25183 22588 22808

2014 80925 46443 34676 33700 30227 30522

2018 108296 62151 46404 45098 40451 40845

2023 138216 79322 59224 57557 51626 52129

2028 176402 101237 75587 73458 65890 66532

2033 225139 129207 96470 93754 84094 84913Source: CIDCO 2005

It can be seen that traffic considering junction ‘1’ traffic volume exceeds the capacity of Palm Beach Road in the year 2018 and at Junction ‘2’ it exceeds in the year 2028.

Table 35 Normal Peak hour traffic volumes on Palm Beach Road in PCUs Year Junction 1 Junction 2 Junction 3 Junction 4 Junction 5 Junction 6 2004 3449 2175 1624 1578 1415 1429

2009 4837 2776 2072 2014 1807 1824

2014 6474 3715 2774 2696 2418 2441

2018 8663 4972 3712 3607 3236 3267

2023 11057 6345 4737 4604 4130 4170

2028 14112 8098 6046 5876 5271 5322

2033 18011 10336 7717 7500 6727 6793Source: CIDCO 2005

It should be noted that the above traffic volumes do not account for increase in traffic due to other developments like airport etc which will attract additional traffic on this road. It can be thus concluded that widening of Palm Beach road may be required in future after fifteen to twenty years. However this widening may be required bit earlier if additional generated traffic due to Airport and other changes in land use occurs. A detailed study in this regard for predicting future generated traffic will be helpful. It can be thus concluded that widening of Palm Beach road is required in future. Heavy and light traffic moves with high speed on this road. Dedicated lanes for heavy and light traffic will help in safer movement of traffic. Public buses are also not using this road. Presently HCV traffic is not permitted on this road, but in

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future it may come. The cross traffic on PBR may further increase due to various junctions in future and this may lead to interruption to continuous movement of traffic. An ATC (Area Traffic Control) system is advisable for maintaining better traffic movement along this road. Pedestrian facilities Pedestrians being one of the most vulnerable users of the roads footpaths, walkways etc are one of the prime concerns from traffic safety point of view. Total length of footpaths and walkways is over 47.24 km in 2004 – 2005. The details are given in Table 36.

Table 36 Details of Walkways and Footpaths in NMMC Area (length in ‘m’) Zone Walkways Footpaths Total

CBD Belapur 1300 5060 6360

Nerul 1850 1975 3825

Vashi 1240 10788 12028

Turbhe/ Sanpada 2044 6264 8308

Kopar Khairane 0.00 368 368

Ghansoli 2800 0.00 2800

Airoli 2500 7500 10000

Digha 3550 0.00 3550

Total 15,284 31,955 47,239 Source: Environmental Status Report, 2005 – 2006, NMMC

In most of the urban areas of NMMC area footpaths and walkways are adequate and having sufficient width. However the pedestrian traffic is very high from Sanpada railway station and present width of footpaths are only 2 – 2.5 m which is inadequate. The width of the footpath has to be 4 to 5 meters. Additional walkway can be developed from Tata press (Sion-Panvel highway) to DPS along with channel on either side for recreational purpose. Similarly foot paths will have to be developed along the proposed new roads like in Gaothan areas and along internal circulation roads in Dahisar village areas.

Extensive surveys for pedestrian movements have been conducted under Comprehensive Transport Study (CTS) by Lea Associates for the region of Mumbai in the month of June 2006. The results of mid block locations identified in this CTS reports are discussed further in this chapter. Certain locations were identified along Thane – Belapur road which is one of the major arterial for the region of Mumbai. Most of the traffic on Thane Belapur road is truck traffic. As this road connects to all the railway stations on the railway line between Thane and Belapur, it is inevitable to cross this road to move from western part to the eastern

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part of the NMMC area and vice versa. Due to heavy and fast moving traffic most of the pedestrian crossings made on this road are prone to accidents. Some of the Mid Block locations identified on this road for heavy pedestrian movements are as follows and average pedestrian flows are given in table no 37.

Mid Block locations for pedestrian crossing on Thane – Belapur road

(i) North of Turbhe Flyover This mid block location is identified at approximately 1500 meters north of Turbhe flyover on Thane Belapur road. It was observed that pedestrian movement from APMC market area in the eastern part to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries on the western part are predominant in the morning hours i.e. 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, whereas in the evening hours i.e. 4.30 pm to 8 pm pedestrian movement was heavy in reverse direction.

(ii) North of Airoli station This location is at 150 meters north of Airoli station on Thane – Belapur road and can be found near to the Ambedkar chowk. The western part of this location is cultivated only with industries where the eastern part is developed with residential habitation. The commuters coming out from the Airoli station are crossing the road at this location.

Near Bus Stop, South of Airoli Station This mid block location is established 400 meters south of Airoli railway station on Thane – Belapur road near sector 5 of Airoli. The western part at this location is developed with industries where as eastern part is a developed residential habitation. Here also pedestrian movement across Thane Belapur road is quite heavy.

Near under pass, north of Rabale station This location is about 250 m north of Rabale railway station on Thane – Belapur road. The western part of this location is cultivated only with industries whereas the eastern part is developed with residential activities. The pedestrian movement is significant at this location.

Rabale Station This location is in front of Rabale Station on Thane Belapur road. As indicated earlier western part is an industrial area and eastern one is solely residential development. Pedestrian movement at this location is also quite significant.

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Near NOCIL, south of Rabale Station This mid block is located in front of NOCIL campus on the Thane – Belapur road at 300 m south of Rabale station. Significant numbers of pedestrians cross Thane – Belapur road at this location as indicated in table 37.

Ghansoli Station This mid block was located in front of Ghansoli station on Thane – Belapur road. Heavy pedestrian movements are observed at this location also.

Near bus terminal, sector 3, Koparkhairane This location is established on the road which connects Koparkhairane and Vashi areas adjacent to NMMT bus stand. Both sides of this road are developed with residential areas. Both the pedestrians going into and coming out of the bus stand cross this location leading to heavy pedestrian movement.

Table 37 Summary of Observed Peak Hour Pedestrian Counts at Mid Blocks S. No. Location Peak hour Peak hour pedestrian

volume 1. North of Turbhe Flyover 6.30 pm to 7.30

pm 600

2. North of Airoli Station 9.45 am to 10.45 am

2165

3. Near Bus stop south of Airoli Station 9 am to 10 am 680

4. Near underpass, North of Rabale station

7 pm to 8 pm 718

5. Rabale station 9 am to 10 am 1018

6. Near NOCIL south of Rabale station 8.45 am to 9.45 am

812

7. Ghansoli Station 8.30 am to 9.30 am

1096

8. Near bus terminal, sector 3, Koparkhairane

11.45 am to 12.45 am

1181

Source: CTS 2006 report on pedestrian studies by Lea associates

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Pedestrian Movements at major intersections Shivaji Chowk near Vashi Bus Depot Shivaji chowk is the signalized intersection between the Vashi – Turbhe link road and the road that connects Vashi and Koparkhairane areas. It is located on the boundary of sector 17 and sector 2 of Vashi. On the left side towards Koparkhairane of this intersection there is a bus terminal through which both NMMT and MSRTC are operating their services for local and distant destinations respectively. On the right side there is multi storied building which accommodates MTNL’s office. Apart from these two attractions other commercial activities take place in the vicinity which draws large number of pedestrians through this intersection. A large number of pedestrians cross the road through the middle portion of the intersection further causing pedestrians and vehicular conflicts. The traffic plying on this road is much heavier than that plying on the road which leads to Koparkhairane. All these factors cause severe threat to the pedestrians and motorists as well. Pedestrian volumes (cross movement) at this junction are given below:

Road Peak Hour Peak hour volume

Vashi – Koparkhairane (Koparkhairane side) 6.45 pm to 7.45 pm 526 Vashi – Turbhe 3.15 pm to 4.15 pm 338 Vashi – Koparkhairane (Vashi side) 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm 277 Vashi – Turbhe (Turbhe side) 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm 514

Junction under Vashi Flyover on Sion - Panvel Highway This intersection is widely known as centre one and is located below the Sion – Panvel highway. On the right hand side of the flyover towards Panvel there is large commercial complex known as centre one which contributes in attracting the pedestrians, on the opposite side MSRTC’s way side bus stop further adding the pedestrian movement across the intersection. Apart from these two location specific attractions the commercial developments took place in the area spread towards Shivaji Chowk generates huge number of pedestrians. In addition to this the railway station located on the other side helps in multiplying the pedestrian movements across the intersection. The road between Vashi Railway station and Koparkhairane areas is a four lane divided two way in configuration. As these two roads carry high traffic the movements of pedestrians cause hindrance to the through moving traffic which may lead to accidents. Typical pedestrian movement data collected in CTS study for this intersection is as follows:

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Road Peak Hour Peak hour volume Vashi – Koparkhairane (Mumbai side) 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm 1307 Sion – Panvel (Shivaji chowk side) 10.45 am to 11.45 am 147 Vashi – Koparkhairane (Panvel side) 6.45 pm to 7.45 pm 1,277 Sion – Panvel (Vashi rly stn side) 6.45 pm to 7.45 pm 340

APMC market Junction This is the intersection between Vashi – Turbhe link road and MAFCO road which provides access to the Sion – Panvel road from APMC market, as the Vashi -Turbhe link road serves as a boundary between phase I and phase II of APMC market, the interaction between these two phases of the market takes place across this road which in turn causes complex conditions for pedestrian crossings. Apart from this Vashi – Turbhe link road carries heavy traffic from Vashi area which merges with the Thane Belapur road. All these conditions risk the safety level of pedestrians. The School on the right side of the intersection (towards APMC market phase II) also enhance threat to pedestrian safety. Typical observed pedestrian movements in CTS study at this ju7nction are as follows: Road Peak Hour Peak hour volume Vashi – Turbhe 9.15 am to 10.15 am 242 MAFCO Road 10.00 am to 11.00 am 960 Vashi – Turbhe (Shivaji chowk side) 8.45 am to 9.45 pm 225 MAFCO Road 9.00 am to 10.00 am 439

Junction under Nerul Flyover on Sion - Panvel Highway This intersection is located below the flyover on Sion – Panvel highway at a distance of approximately 2 kilometres from Nerul railway station. It’s a signalized round about underneath the flyover. Most of the pedestrians move across this intersection head to their work places (mostly industrial) which exist on the left side of the Sion – Panvel highway towards Panvel in the morning hours and to the railway station in the evening hours. There is an educational institute named after D.Y. Patil on the right side of the flyover in the direction towards Panvel. There is NMMT bus stop on both sides of the flyover which draws pedestrian movement. Typical pedestrian volumes are as follows: Road Peak Hour Peak hour volume Nerul Station – Shiravane (Vashi side) 8.30 am to 9.30 am 1,314 Sion – Panvel Highway 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm 627 Nerul Station – Shiravane (Panvel Side) 9.00 am to 10.00 am 1,009 Sion – Panvel Highway (Nerul rly stn side) 9.00 am to 10.00 am 694

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As per IRC: 103 – 1988 guidelines for controlled crossings, a minimum of 200 pedestrians / hour should cross the road conflict with 500 vehicles / hr (undivided road). In case of divided road 500 vehicles / hr figure goes up to 750 vehicles / hr.

The observed peak hour pedestrian counts at the intersections and mid block locations will further increase in future. The above figures warrants for installation of pedestrian signals at all the mid block locations. The intersections are located on major roads, hence for safe pedestrian movements, grade separated pedestrian facilities are desirable. However for viability of the grade separated pedestrian facilities at intersections a detailed study with respect to engineering feasibility and economic viability will be required.

Registered Motor Vehicles There are over 7.89 lakhs vehicles are registered in Thane district of which NMMC area forms part of the vehicle registration. There are over 52, 947 registered in NMMC area during 2005 – 2006 (Table 38).

Table 38 Number of Registered vehicles in Thane district Type 2002 - 03 2003 – 04 2004 – 05 2005 – 06

NMMC 2006 – 07 NMMC

Two Wheelers 314108 360557 400796 11275 24625

Auto rickshaws 64373 68220 70688 1224 2116

Three Wheelers for Goods

11530 15979 20119 354 2908

Car/Jeep 163319 197962 218190 11484 15964

Buses 4256 5126 7847 855 964

Trucks 82478 57144 63339 3442 4056

Other 948 980 987 0 1614

Total 641012 705868 781966 28634 52947Source: Environmental Status report, 2005 – 2006, NMMC

It can be seen that the growth of two wheelers and private cars in each year is very high as compared to public buses. Growth of private vehicles can be reduced if public transport system is made more efficient and easily available to commuters.

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3.3.5 Public Transport Services in NMMC area

NMMC area is served by four bus transport agencies which operate services between Mumbai – NMMC area, with in NMMC area, Thane – NMMC area and surrounding area. These services are

NMMC area Municipal Transport (NMMT), Brihan Mumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (ST) and Kalyan- Dombivali Municipal Transport (KDMT).

About 210 buses of BEST, 350 buses of ST, 35 buses of KDMT are operating along with 250 private buses in NMMC area region. NMMT undertaking has 226 buses catering to 48, 59,007 passengers per month and operating on 28 routes (Table 39). Presently there are eleven bus terminals in NMMC area. Out of these bus terminals two are located in Panvel and one is in Kalamboli hence they are located outside the NMMC area. Eight bus terminals are located with in the NMMC limits: 3 in Vashi, 1 in Kopar Khairane, 1 in Airoli, 2 in Nerul and 1 in CBD Belapur. Presently two bus depots are operational in NMMC area: one at Turbhe and other one are at Asudgaon (Panvel). Third bus depot at Rabale is going to be operational shortly. NMMT has proposed to develop two more bus terminals in future; most likely one at Khargar and other one is at Dronagiri (Uran). Thus in next seven years it is planned to have total five bus depots which will accommodate about 500 buses as one bus depot can function effectively for hundred buses. Some of the statistical details of NMMT services for last three years are given in table 39 as below.

Table 39 Details of NMMT Services during 2005 – 2006Sr. No. Item 2003 - 04 2004 - 05 2005 – 06 1 No. of buses 176 201 226

2 No of Depots 02 02 02

3 No. of routes 25 27 28

4 No. of passengers travelling in a month 44,50,009 45,90,627 48,59,007

5 Distance travelled by buses per day, Km

40,966 43,178 45,201

6 Diesel consumed per day , liters 12,746 14,820 14,823

7 Revenue per day, Rs 9,13,906 10,19,135 10,22,235

8 Distance travelled per bus per day, km 299 314 302

9 Number of employees 1105 1407 1407 Source: Environmental Status report, 2005 – 2006, NMMC

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The routes on which NMMT buses are operating is given below in table 40

Table 40 Details of existing bus routes of NMMT buses

Turbhe Depot Asudgaon Depot S. No. Route

No. Origins and

Destinations of routes

Length of

route KM

S. No. Route No.

Origins and Destinations of

routes

Length of

route KM

1 1 Thane – Vashi railway station

23 1 21 Kopar Khairane – Artist Colony

20.3

2 2 Thane – Divanagar sector 10

11 2 22 Vashi Sector 6 - CBD

20.3

3 4 Thane – Vashi sector 6

22.9 3 24 Airoli sector 3 – New Panvel

32.8

4 7 Airoli sector 3 – Vashi Railway station

18 4 26 Thane – Khargar 31.5

5 8 Thane – Vashi railway station

22 5 29 Thane – Khargar 36.3

6 11 Thane – Vashi railway station via MIDC Marg

26.4 6 44 Dombivali west – Gharkul (Khargar)

37.2

7 12 Thane – Vashi railway station

24.4 7 50 Kopar Khairane – Panvel railway station

26.7

8 20 Kopar Khairane – Karave Nagar sector 46/48

15.7 8 51 Kopar Khairane – Kalamboli railway station

23.4

9 25 Vashi sector 6 – Karave Village

12.3 9 52 Belapur railway station – Central security force

10.7

10 27 Thane – Karave Village

24.7 10 53 Belapur railway station – Khargar (Gharkul)

7.03

11 31 Kopar Khairane – Pensioner Park Uran

35.4 11 54 Belapur railway station - Khargar (Jalvayu)

7.7

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Turbhe Depot Asudgaon Depot

S. No. Route No.

Origins and Destinations of

routes

Length of

route KM

S. No. Route No.

Origins and Destinations of

routes

Length of

route KM

12 34 Thane – Karave Nagar sector 46/48

26.7 12 55 Ghansoli – Central Security force

28.7

13 41 Dombivali (W) – Vashi railway station

29.2

14 42 Dombivali – Vashi railway station (Via Kopar Khairane)

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15 46 Badalapur – Vashi railway station

43.4

16 100 Mulund (Gwanpada) – Vashi railway station

23.6

Source – NMMT.

Apart from above buses NMMT is operating one bus especially for ladies. NMMT is able to operate its 60 to 65 % of the existing fleet. The shortage of manpower is one of the major causes for non operation of its 35 to 40% of its fleet. Table 41 shows typical operational details of NMMT buses for the month of October 2006.

Table 41 Operational details of NMMT buses for the month of October 2006 S. No. Details Turbhe

Depot Asudgaon

Depot Total

1 Number of Bus Depot 01 01 02

2 Number of buses 150 76 226

3 Proposed trips 24470 14770 39240

4 Cancelled trips due to accidents 08 07 15

5 Trips cancelled due to shortage of buses

727 216 943

6 Trips cancelled due to shortage of staff

4284 2587 6871

7 Trips cancelled due to traffic congestion

1360 352 1712

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S. No. Details Turbhe Depot

Asudgaon Depot

Total

8 Total Cancelled trips 6380 3162 9542

9 Extra trips 63 44 107

10 Actual trips 18090 11607 29697

11 Proposed KMs to be travelled 1083760 662656 1746417

12 Cancelled KMs due to accidents 376 245 622

13 KMs cancelled due to shortage of buses

26001 9024 35025

14 KMs cancelled due to shortage of staff

175919 124507 300426

15 KMs cancelled due to traffic congestion

43183 10338 53522

16 Total KMs cancelled 245480 144116 389597

17 Extra KMs 3746 1753 5499

18 Actual KMs 838280 518539 1356820

19 Total earning (for month of Oct- 06 ) 22418878 11903853 34322731

20 Earning per Km (for month of Oct- 06 )

26.74 22.96 25.30

21 Earning Per bus (for month of Oct- 06 )

7460 7254 7387

22 Length of routes, km 387 275 662

23 % KM cancelled 22.65 21.75 22.31

24 Total no. of commuters Not available 1943536 -

25 Diesel utilized, lit 263945 160689 424634 Source – NMMT.

It can be seen in the table 41 that maximum numbers of trips are cancelled due to shortage of staff which leads to maximum cancellation of proposed Km to be travelled and thereby loss of earnings. Hence additional staff (crew) can be appointed to use its buses which are not being used fully and remain idle. Table 42 indicates operational details for the year 2005 – 2006 (April 05 to March 06). This table also shows that about 18.3 % trips are cancelled due to shortage of staff, 3.5% trips are cancelled due to traffic congestion, and 1.67% trips are cancelled due to shortage of buses and only 0.04% trips are cancelled due to accidents. The existing bus – staff ratio of NMMT is 0.6 for workshop where as ideal ratio is 1.5. Similarly existing bus – staff ratio for traffic operations is 2.26 against the ideal ratio of 3.6. Thus NMMT should over come this shortage of staff as early as possible.

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Table 42 Operational details for the year 2005 - 2006 Month Proposed

Trips Cancelled

TripsActual trips

Trips cancelled

due to accident

Trips cancelled

due to shortage of buses

Tripscancelled

due to shortage of staff

Trips cancelled

due to traffic

congestionApril 05 37153 4371.5 32781.5 11.5 332.5 3214.0 813.5

May 05 39960 8122.5 31837 6.5 361.5 6771.5 983

June 05 41287 7855.5 33401.5 32.0 886.0 5856.0 1081.5

July 05 43553 11960 31592.5 11.0 1162.5 9122.0 1665.0

Aug 05 44527 14509.5 30017.5 37.0 1522.5 10431 2518.5

Sept 05 408801 13097.7 27782.3 24.0 1102.5 9422.0 5709.5

Oct 05 41858 10760.3 31097.7 14.0 678.5 8215.0 1852.5

Nov 05 40533 10309.5 30223.5 4.0 455.0 9472.0 378.5

Dec 05 41993 9541.5 32451.5 12.0 441.0 8453.5 635.0

Jan 06 40634 8175.0 32459.0 12.0 343.0 7045.5 774.5

Feb 06 34335 4550.5 29784.5 16.5 378.0 3851.5 296.0

Mar 06 38036 8036.2 29999.8 18.5 435.0 7041.7 541.5

Total 484619 111290.2 373428.8 199.0 8098.5 88904.2 17248.5Source – NMMT.

Proposed future plans of NMMT services NMMT plans to increase its fleet size in coming seven years. NMMT plans to purchase new buses from fresh funds as well as funds generated by scrapping the old buses. In the year 2006 – 07 about 66 new buses are proposed to be purchased. In next seven years proposed purchase of buses are given below.

Years Number of New Buses Number of buses against scrap 2006 – 2007 66 - 2007 – 2008 25 25 2008 – 2009 25 76 2009 – 2010 25 25 2010 – 2011 30 20 2011 – 2012 25 30 2012 – 2013 25 - 2013 – 2014 25 - Total 246 176

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One bus depot is proposed for every 100 buses thus total bus depot in future will be five as discussed above i.e. Turbhe, Asudgaon, Rabale, Khargar and Dronagiri. NMMT also plans to install GPS system in its buses which will be able to track the vehicles and improve the efficiency of the system. New bus routes are also proposed by NMMT undertaking. The following table 43 indicates origin and destinations of proposed new bus routes.

Table 43 Proposed new bus routes S. No. Route S. No. Route

1 Vashi Rly Stn – Dombivali Via Kopar Khairane

2 Sanpada Rly Stn – Nerul Rly Stn

3 Vashi Rly Stn – Kalyan Via Kopar Khairane

4 Nerul Rly Stn – Turbhe Rly Stn

5 Vashi Rly Stn – Dahisar 6 Nerul Rly Stn – Darave / Sea Woods Rly Stn

7 Vashi Rly Stn – Ambernath 8 Nerul – Mumbra

9 Vashi Rly Stn – Shreemalangarh 10 Uran – Thane

11 Vashi Rly Stn – Titwala 12 Uran – Dadar

13 Vashi Rly Stn – Mulund 14 Uran – Dombivali

15 Vashi Rly Stn – Turbhe Rly Stn 16 Uran – Dombivali

17 Vashi Rly Stn – Mahape Bus Stn via Kopar Khairane

18 Uran – Panvel

19 Vashi Rly Stn – Mahape Bus Stn via Indiranagar

20 Uran – Kalamboli

21 Vashi Rly Stn – Mumbra Rly Stn

22 Panvel – Thane

23 Vashi Rly Stn – Khopoli 24 Panvel – Kalyan

25 Vashi Rly Stn – Sanpada Rly Stn

26 Panvel – Khopoli

27 Vashi Bus Stn – Navda 28 Panvel – Dadar

29 Vashi Bus Stn – Bulk Gate 30 Panvel – Mumbra

31 Vashi Bus Stn – Dadar 32 Panvel Rly Stn – Khandeshwar Rly Stn

33 Vashi Bus Stn – Mantralaya 34 CBD Belapur – Mumbra

35 Vashi Bus Stn – Bandra 36 CBD Belapur–Jalvayu (Khargar)

37 Vashi Bus Stn – Mahd 38 CBD Belapur – Kalamboli

39 Kopar Khairane – Dombivali 40 CBD Belapur – Uran

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S. No. Route S. No. Route 41 Kopar Khairane – Khargar 42 CBD Belapur – Kalyan Via Turbhe

Naka

43 Kopar Khairane – Kurla Stn 44 CBD Belapur – Kalyan Via Via Kalamboli

45 Kopar Khairane – Mantralaya 46 CBD Belapur – Titwala

47 Kopar Khairane – Bandra 48 CBD Belapur – Diva Nagar sec 10

49 Kopar Khairane – Dadar 50 CBD Belapur – Dombivoli Via Kalamboli

51 Kopar Khairane Rly Stn – Ghansoli Rly Stn

52 CBD Belapur – Dadar

53 Airoli – Mulund 54 CBD Belapur – Mulund

55 Airoli – Turbhe Rly Stn via MIDC

56 CBD Belapur – Mantralya

57 Airoli – Uran 58 CBD Belapur – Vashi sector - 6

59 Airoli – Dombivali 60 CBD Belapur – Airoli

61 Airoli – Kalyan 62 Kalamboli – Mumbra

63 Airoli – Badalapur 64 Kalamboli – Kalyan

65 Airoli – Titwala 66 Kalamboli – Thane

67 Airoli – Shreemalang grah 68 Mahape Bus Stn – Kalyan

69 Airoli – Vashi Rly Stn via Kopri Naka

70 Mahape Bus Stn – Mumbra

71 Airoli – Mumbra Rly Stn Via Kalwa

72 Mahape Bus Stn – Dombivoli

73 Ghansoli – CBD Belapur 74 Mahape Bus Stn – Nerul Rly Stn via MIDC

75 Ghansoli – Sanpada Via MIDC 76 Mahape Bus Stn – Panvel Rly Stn

77 Soresole – Dombivali 78 Mahape Bus Stn – Panvel Rly Stn

79 Soresole – Thane 80 Mahape Bus Stn – Mulund

81 Soresole – Uran 82 Nerul – Mulund (Via MIDC )

83 Soresole – Kalyan 84 Turbhe Rly Stn – Rabale Rly Stn

85 Soresole – Panvel 86 Khargar Rly Stn – Tata Cancer Hospital

Proposed Routes From Khargar 1 Khargar – Panvel 2 Khargar – Malangad

3 Khargar – Uran 4 Khargar – Airoli

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S. No. Route S. No. Route 5 Khargar – Kalyan 6 Khargar – Khopoli

7 Khargar – Kopar Khairane 8 Khargar – Mahd

9 Khargar – Mulund 10 Khargar – Vashi Rly Stn

11 Khargar – Ambernath 12 Khargar – Mumbra

13 Khargar – Badalapur 14 Khargar – Titwala

15 Khargar – Dadar 16 Khargar – Nariman Point

17 Khargar – Bandra 18 Khargar – Bulk Gate

19 Khargar – Dombivali 20 Khargar – Navi Panvel Source – NMMT.

The demand for public buses is very high for most of the above locations and this demand will continue to grow in future. Thus above proposed routes along with additional bus services will be very useful for improving the level of service. Apart from above routes ring route services can also be initiated. Ring routes can originate from railway stations and they can connect residential areas, commercial establishments, offices and business centres. Some of the desirable ring routes are as follows:

1. Vashi – Turbhe – Mahape – Kopar Khairane 2. Kopar Khairane Rly Stn – Kopari Naka sector 26 (Vashi) - Turbhe Rly Stn - APMC

Market – Vashi Depot – Kopar Khairane sector 26 – Kopar Khairane Rly Stn 3. Airoli Rly Stn – Airoli Gaon - Sector 19, Airoli – Sector 10, Airoli – Rabale Depot –

Sector 4/5 Airoli – Airoli Station 4. Nerul Rly Stn (W) – Gaon Debi – Sarsole – Sushrusha Hospital – Sector 16, Nerul –

Sector 22, Nerul – Nerul Railway Station 5. Nerul Stn (E) – Darave Gaon – Petrol Pump (near Darave village) – Bhima Shankar

Society – Sunny Temple – D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth – Nerul bus depot – Nerul Stn 6. Kopar Khairane Rly Stn – Jimmy tower – Indira Gandhi College – NMMC Hospital –

RF Naik High School - Kopar Khairane Rly Stn 7. Ghansoli Rly Stn – Ghansoli Gaon (Nagdev) - Gharonda colony (sector 9) –

Gharonda (sector 13) – Terna College – Ghansoli Stn 8. Turbhe Rly Stn – Indira Nagar – Mahape – Mahape Naka – Kopar Khairane Rly Stn –

Turbhe Rly Stn 9. Airoli Rly Stn – Digha – RamNagar(MIDC) – Nibban Tekdi – Rabale- Airoli Rly Stn

Some of the express bus services can be initiated through Palm Beach Road also. Presently buses are not plying on Palm Beach road; dedicated lanes can be provided for public buses. There can be good coordination among different agencies like NMMT, BEST KDMT, and ST etc for intercity travel between Mumbai, NMMC area and Thane. It would be appropriate

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to have one regional transport operating authority. The quality and services of NMMT buses is an issue which will be tackled on priority bases. NMMT is always compared with BEST who has set standards in public life and is able to maintain its buses. A detailed study in this regard will help NMMT to improve its performance and efficiency. One of the major causes is scrap policy. NMMT buses are scraped after 15 years where as BEST buses are scraped after eight years hence the policy for disposal of scrap will be revised. To attract more commuters’ attractive schemes for commuters could be initiated. Some good schemes have been initiated by NMMT like “Travel as you like”. In this scheme one day pass is issued against Rs. 40 and 24 hr travel is allowed. These passes are issued by conductors. Similarly monthly passes are also issued against fare of 20 days. NMMT is planning to extend “Travel as you like scheme” towards monthly passes also. More and more such schemes will be initiated by NMMT undertaking. The recent experience in Mumbai regarding disruption of train services due to rains and explosion of bombs in western railway line has forced planners to think for an alternate system. In the alternate system many bus routes can be proposed parallel to railway lines in NMMC area. In case of emergency, frequency of buses can be enhanced on such routes and expected chaotic situation can be avoided. BEST being the largest public bus transporters can take lead in this direction and other transport corporations can work together under MMRDA. A detailed study in route rationalization will be very useful for improving NMMT services.

3.3.6 Accident Scenario

Table 44 indicates the number of road accidents in NMMC area. Table 44 Road accidents in NMMC area

Type Jan – Dec 2002

Jan – Dec 2003

Jan – Dec 2004

Jan – Dec 2005

No. of persons involved

1094 942 2544 1112

Serious injuries 245 308 718 406

Minor injuries 312 304 718 406

No injuries 424 204 1127 285

Deaths 113 126 364 151

Total injured 557 742 1053 961

Total accidents 972 895 2240 973Source: Environmental Status report, 2005 – 2006, NMMC

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One of the prime causes of the accidents is lack of information to road users. It has been found that traffic signs and road markings are missing at most of the internal and access roads. The problem is more severe on MIDC internal roads. Thus mandatory, warning and informatory sign boards should be provided on such locations.

3.3.7 Existing Situation at Various Nodes

CBD Belapur CBD Belapur is an acronym of Central Business District Belapur. The railway station lies on harbour line. CBD Belapur is well connected to Mumbai through train and BEST buses and is easily accessible by road from the side of Sion – Panvel highway. State Transport buses also ply between CBD Belapur railway station and Panvel and Uran. It was designed and developed mainly to promote business. Belapur railway station complex is the largest among the commercial complexes in NMMC area. Auto rickshaw is the primary mode of transport with in the area owing the smaller proximities.

Existing situationi. The junction of Aamra Marg with Palm Beach Road is working at its full capacity. Both

the roads are major roads and carry heavy amount of traffic volume. Further traffic growth in future will lead to more congestion on this location. Hence there is a need to convert this junction into grade separated intersection.

ii. Sion – Panvel highway and Aamra Marg meet at T junction which is also working at its full capacity. To avoid further traffic congestion due to future growth in traffic grade separation of this junction can not be avoided.

iii. The traffic from Parsik hill has no direct access to Sion – Panvel highway because there is no connectivity between Parsik and Samadhi hills.

iv. The proposed truck terminal by CIDCO at CBD Belapur has also not been taken up. There is gross inadequacy of parking facility of commercial goods vehicles. Though offices in CBD are not fully operationalised, there is threat of parking problem in immediate future, requires attention of parking provision.

v. The parking demand will grow in future in CBD. There are not adequate pay and parking facilities in this area.

vi. The existing small culvert bridge between sector 15 and 11 (near to Institution of Engineers building) is almost skew in alignment and narrow. Realignment and widening of this bridge is essential.

vii. The hill road prior to old Sion - Panvel expressway is not in good condition. It can be developed and connected to CBD.

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viii. Direct connectivity between Belapur station-Agroli village-IT colony-Seawoods station is missing.

NerulNerul has a railway station, called Nerul railway station on harbour line. It is home to many educational institutes like Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology, Terna Engineering College and Apeejay School etc. Famous temples of NMMC area are located near to Nerul station. Nerul has around 50 sectors and is one of the biggest residential nodes in NMMC area. Station complex consists of shopping area on the ground floor and well – integrated shops / office premises on the first and second floors. i. The construction of proposed ROB between sector 25 and 40 has not been taken up. ii. There is substantial light traffic between Nerul (E) and Nerul (W).There is a level

crossing at Daravi village which leads to delays. There is very much distance between proposed ROB and the one which is existing.

iii. Roads between sectors 4 & 6, 30 & 36 and 46 & 44 (road to sea wood station) 18 and 26 and near sector 50 lead to direct entry to Nerul from Palm Beach Road (PBR). Presently signals are provided at these junctions. Gradually these junctions will be over crowded and will lead to traffic delays and speeds on PBR will reduce. Grade separation will solve this problem.

iv. The traffic on main access road to Nerul railway station is very high and the road is almost working at its full capacity. There is no adjoining land available along the length of this road therefore it may not be possible to widen this road. The rotaries on this road are also working at full capacities and leading to traffic congestion.

v. There are hazardous and disorderly traffic movements at junction near Nerul Police station on old Darave road and for the access to petrol pump in sector 25.

vi. Presently there are three bridges between sector 19 and 19A across the channel. These bridges are defective as far as sight distance, aesthetic and structural design is concern.

vii. There is no connectivity between sector 4 in Nerul and sector 22 in Sanpada across 60 m wide channel which can be bridged to achieve this connectivity.

viii. There is no connectivity between sector 4 in Nerul and sector 22 in Sanpada across 60 m wide channel which can be bridged to achieve this connectivity.

ix. There is a scope for development of a walkway with tree belt from Tata press (Sion Panvel highway) to DPS along with channel on either side but this has not been exploited. This walkway can be used for recreational purpose also.

x. There are possibilities of having direct connection between IT colony (sector 21 & 22) at Belapur and sector 27 of Nerul.

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xi. There is presently no direct link between Bhima Shankar Society and High Service Reservoir.

xii. There is adequate space for parking near to power transmission line and 220 KV sub station of MSEB in sector 19-A Nerul Ph -I.

xiii. Water body in sector 26 can be exploited for recreational purpose and also good scope of parking exists along the water body.

xiv. There is no direct access road for pedestrians in sector ‘7’ for connecting bus stop on highway.

Sanpada i. There is heavy traffic movement at signalized junction on Sion – Panvel highway

opposite to Sanpada railway station. This leads to delay in traffic on Sion – Panvel highway and also to the cross traffic stream.

ii. Presently there is no vehicular under pass at Sanpada railway station. The under pass meant for pedestrians on east side of Sanpada railway station is being used for vehicular traffic. This under pass leads to inconvenience and delays to vehicular traffic and may not cope up with growing traffic demand.

iii. There is heavy traffic congestion in the forecourt area of Sanpada railway station.

Vashi Vashi is one of the oldest and most populated nodes in NMMC area. It has grown to become the commercial heart of NMMC area. It has international info – tech park (IIP), massive office complexes developed by CIDCO, constructed over the railway station for the purpose of supporting the information technology industry. It hosts a dense concentration of small business, offices, clinics, restaurants etc. It also hosts a number of colleges, schools and few international schools like Ryan international. Vashi station also houses beautifully landscaped forecourt area and well planned area for all modes of transport. Station has a well defined auto stand, the primary means of personal local transportation in front of the station. Taxies also operate from designated taxi stands to travel further to destinations such as Mumbai and Thane.

i. Following junctions are found to be very crowded and need improvement by grade separation.

Turbhe link road and Sanpada railway station road (near vegetable market) Palm Beach Road and Turbhe link road near Arenga corner. North East of ESR near Vashi Gaon Sec 31 to Sterling hospital Sec 6

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At signalized junction on Sion – Panvel highway opposite to Sanpada railway station. This leads to delay to traffic on Sion – Panvel highway and also to the cross traffic stream. However this proposal is under consideration by MSRDC

ii. There is no direct connectivity between Palm Beach road to Sion Panvel highway at the grade separated junction at Tolani Bridge near I Ahmed cold storage in sec 18. Thus the traffic from Vashi is not able to get direct access towards Panvel.

iii. There is an underpass at Turbhe railway station but this under pass is not connected to other side of Thane Belapur road.

iv. Because of Khairane Nalla connectivity between sector 26 of Vashi and sector 11 of Kopar Khairane does not exist it can be done by a bridge across the Nalla.

v. The pedestrian traffic is very high from Sanpada railway station and present width of footpaths is only 2 – 2.5 m which is inadequate.

vi. There is disorderly traffic movement on junction at Turbhe (near Centre Point Hotel and Pfizer factory) Traffic movements are in the directions of Thane, MIDC, Vashi and Belapur. Presently there are no signals installed at this junction and the traffic movements are very high which leads to congestion and delays.

vii. There is no proper direct approach to Sanpada railway station for traffic from sectors 18, 19,20,21,22 etc of Vashi because Sion – Panvel highway passes in between Sanpada railway station and above sectors. However service road is provided on either side of Sion – Panvel highway.

viii. The widths of road are very narrow near to the proposed site of stadium in sector 1A the construction of which has not yet started. Since the stadium is proposed to conduct big national and international events the width of access roads will not be sufficient. There is no direct access also to the proposed site of stadium from Sion – Panvel highway.

ix. The Thane bound traffic merges with traffic coming from Vashi and Kalyan at BMTC flyover. This merging of traffic leads to unsafe movements and delays.

x. Parking problem is one of the critical issues in Vashi. In most of the areas on street parking is predominant. Sector 17 is one of the worst affected areas due to on street parking of private vehicles. On street parking by occupants of row houses in sector 6 and 7 has also led to problem in traffic movement. However there is gross inadequacy of off street parking spaces. Problem of parking is multiplied due to parking of vehicles run by operators running legal / illegal tourism business. The problem of taxi / auto parking is also increasing day by day. The internal roads of sectors 10 and 10A are heavily crowded due to presence of schools (Fr. Agnel, St. Mary, Hindi medium school etc), College (Fr. Agnel), Municipal Hospital, Hiranandani hospital etc. The problem of school bus parking is also very severe which leads to traffic jams in the area. Additional traffic

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congestion is created due to parking of large number of Auto rickshaws at Vashi bus stand.

xi. At the Vashi bus terminal the entry and exit of buses are provided from the same location on Sagar Vihar – Turbhe road. The same entry and exit creates a lot of traffic congestion and unsafe movements.

xii. On Vashi – Kopar Khairane road there is excessively high traffic in both directions. Public buses are also moving in the same road along with other traffic and get delayed.

xiii. Vashi has a truck terminal. It is accommodated within the Agricultural Produce Market Complex (APMC) at Sector-19. The truck terminal is located on the eastern side of nodal expressway (Palm Beach Marg) which connects Thane-Belapur Road on the north and Sion-Panvel Expressway on the south with interchange facilities. The capacity of the parking area is 550 trucks at a time. It provides amenities such as Central Facility Building with 90 offices, 52 transit godowns, 24 repair shops and garages, 10 restaurants, 2 petrol pumps, 2 weigh bridges, 3 lodging complexes, 14 washing bays, a bathroom and 2 toilets. It is being operated on ''Pay and Park System'' and charges vary from four hours to more than 24 hours. Some times congestion is observed in this area due to poorly planned entry and exit movements of APMC.

AiroliAs such there are not many problems regarding traffic movement and congestion in this node. There can be following shortcomings which can be taken for improvements.

i. The road parallel to railway line is narrow as compared to present and expected traffic on this road. Widening of this road will be required due to the growth in the traffic in future.

ii. The improvement of existing bus Depot in sector 3 is required and also there is a requirement of additional bus terminus in sector 10 A.

Villages in Dahisar Ward Roads and Bus traffic This area is located on Mumbra – Panvel NH4 and Shill – Mahape road. These are the external routes which further provide communication up to Mumbai – Goa National Highway No. 17 and National Highway No. 3 to Nasik. Mumbra Panvel road is in good condition and provides better transport facilities. The present width of highway is about 9 m. National highway authority has proposed to widen it to 45m. The other important road namely Mahape to Shill Phata is in the possession of MIDC. Present width of this road is about 9 m. It is being widened to 60m by MIDC but most probably only 30 m is possible because of forest land. Both these roads carry heavy vehicular traffic. There is no organized

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truck parking facility in this area. Therefore the trucks and other vehicles are parked along the road belt reducing effective width of the road itself.

There is a ring road for internal communication having width of 3 m only joining Dahisar to Goteghar in the area. There are also small road links which join in villages and their internal locations. All these internal roads are having very narrow widths. All the roads leading to internal parts of villages have opening directly on National highway instead of service road which is not available. Thus these opening directly to National Highway not only create hindrance to traffic on National Highway but also lead to number of accidents. Total length of all internal roads is 12 km. The roads are WBM and un-surfaced. Present width of these roads is about 3 m only. A bridge which was constructed earlier on the ring road going to Dahisar - Goteghar has been ruined. NMMC has proposed to construct a new bridge here. Also there is no direct connectivity between Uttar Shivkasi and Dahisar. The level crossings in Nighu and Nariwali villages are unmanned. It is necessary to have at least one over bridge to avoid accidents at these railway level crossings.

There is no bus stand or depot of MSRTC in this area. ST Buses ply to Mumbra, Kalyan, Dombivali, Panvel take a stop at Dahisar. There is a ST bus service plying from Kalyan, Vakalan and Nariwali. As there is no ST stand people have to wait on highway only. Six seated rickshaws which go to Panvel take a halt at Dahisar. NMMC area Municipal Transport (NMMT) runs a bus service from Vashi to Dahisar. There are in all 17 trips and about 1800 –1900 daily passengers. There is no bus service to internal villages

Railways Diva – Panvel CR railway line traverses in the north south directions through this area. Presently there is no halting station for trains in this area. The nearest railway stations Nilaje and Taloja Panchnand are situated 5 km and 8 km away from this area. Hence some trains take a temporary halt at Nighu for the benefits of the local residents. At Nighu on south side and at Niravali on north side manned level crossings exist. There could be proposed station on north side of Nighu level crossing.

3.4 Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) Of NMMC area

The ecosystem of the Coastal Area consists of sand bars, sand dunes, creeks, creek lets, mudflats and mangroves which contribute together to dissipate the Tidal energy of the Sea and also act as breeding grounds for organisms which form part of the food chain for fishes and other creatures in the Sea. While the sandbars, creeks, creek lets and mudflats help in the dissipations of the Tidal energy the mudflats and mangroves contribute the food material

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required for breeding of fishes in the open sea. Without these energy dissipation system the land interface would be subject to an onslaught of wave energy with the sea claiming the land in chunks resulting in the destruction of Coastlines.

Keeping the above in view the Ministry of Environment had issued a notification dated 19th

February 1991 for controlling development in Costal stretches especially influenced by Tidal Action. As per this notification, the coastal areas influenced by Tidal action were notified as Coastal Regulation Zones and classified into few categories, permitting varying degrees of development. The notification also specified distances up to which the CRZ shall be applied. Thus, areas facing the open Sea should have a CRZ of 500 metres, while those on Creeks shall have a width of 150 m. Subsequent directives from the MOEF also permitted lessor widths based on the width of the creek/creek let etc.

As required under the above cited Notification, the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for NMMC area was prepared by CIDCO, as a part of CZMP of Navi Mumbai Project area. The high tide line for entire Navi Mumbai project, including NMMC area was delineated by the Chief Hydrographer , SOI, Govt. of India. Accordingly the CZMP of Navi Mumbai was finalised. According to this CZMP, a Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) of 150 M width was earmarked all along the High Tide line on landward side, in all the nodes under the jurisdiction of NMMC namely – Airoli, Ghansoli, Koparkhairane, Vashi –Sanpada, Nerul and Belapur and the same was classified as CRZ-II. The area between HTL & LTL was classified as CRZ-I. The Coastal Zone Management plan of Navi Mumbai area was approved by MoEF, GoI. on 27/09/1996 with certain conditions, Karave island is classified as CRZ-III.

Regulation of activities in CRZ Areas

The coastal areas of NMMC other than the Karave island have been classified in two zones as under:-

1. Areas between Low Tide Line (LTL) and High Tide Line (HTL) as delineated by Chief Hydrographer, Govt. of India., as CRZ-I. These are ecologically sensitive areas, No construction activity is permitted in these areas as per CRZ Notification.

2. Areas upto 150 M, or equal to the width of the creek, whichever is less, on the landward side of the HTL, have been classified at CRZ-II. Construction of buildings are permitted in this zone on the landward side of existing road or roads proposed in the approved CZMP OR

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on the land-ward side of existing authorized structure, subject to D.C. Regulations prevailing as of 19th February 1991, including norms of FSI. All the developmental activities in NMMC coastal areas are strictly regulated as per the above norms stipulated under CRZ Notification.

3.5 E – Governance

As a part of E-Governance NMMC implemented a web enabled Geographical Information System based Works Management System. This comprises of digitized maps of all nodes, sectors, villages, administration wards, electoral wards and Slums. Also Includes the Road networks of NMMC territory.

As a pilot project, and to understand the significance of GIS in day to day activity in a Municipal Corporation, NMMC decided to utilize the planning maps to reduce the initial cost of the pilot project. After 3 Years of successful implementation, NMMC decided to carry out a physical survey to capture all related attributes of layers/assets like road network with carriage way (width, length, surface type, Asset value, History of work carried on the segment, vendor details and cost), pavements (width, length, surface type, Asset value, History of work carried on the segment, vendor details and cost) etc. Similarly capture attributes of other network like Water Network, Sewerage Network, Storm Water Network, Street light network. Also capture information related to Property Tax, Cess, and Buildings etc.

The enhancement of GIS system covers survey of 44 villages, few pockets of slums and nodes to correct the plot and road network. In addition, the GIS enhancement also covers collection of various attributes related to the road network, water network, sewerage network, storm water network and electrical network and the same can be utilized for monitoring and maintenance of the entire network in the days to come.

3.5.1 Key Modules of E Governance system:

GIS Integrated Property Tax System

GIS integrated Water Billing system

GIS Integrated Waste Water Management System

GIS Integrated Storm Water Management System

GIS integrated street Light Management System

GIS Integrated Asset Management System

Double Entry Finance And Accounting System

GIS Citizen Grievance Redress system.

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3.5.2 Data Centre and Networking:

In order to effectively manage all the proposed application a data centre is planned at Head Quarters (Belapur) with leased line connectivity to all ward offices and other offices of Municipal Corporation. NMMC has already procured the required servers and with a network to all ward offices enabled in the year 2004.

3.5.3 Current E-Governance status in NMMC

GIS Integrated Works Management System. (YASHDA – A training wing of Maharashtra Government recommended Works Management Application for State wide implementation)

Implemented in the year 2003. A web enabled software application with seamless integration with Geographical Information System manages the following Activity:

Budget Control and Monitoring

Manage various DSR Rates

Work flow application

Define Project (Through GIS Reference)

Allocate persons responsible

Prepare estimation based on DSR applicable

Administration and Budget approval in electronic mode

Manage tender Publish

Comparative Rate Analysis and awarding Work Order with necessary approval

Manage security deposit, EMD and agreements

Daily work monitoring through Measurement books (MB Recording)

Payment order generation based on the payment terms agreed(RA, Final, Full & Final)

Monitor work In progress

Allocate cost to respective assets and update asset register GIS Integrated Property Tax Management – started functioning from 1st Nov-06. Yet to be implemented

Water Tax Management GIS enabled Water Network management GIS Enabled Waste Water Network Management GIS Enables Storm Water management GIS Enabled ASSET Management System Portal for Citizen