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FORM-I

SIPCOT TUTICORIN INDUSTRIAL P ARK Thekkuveerapandiyapuram and MeelavittanVillages,

Ottapidaram and Tuticorin Taluk

Tuticorin District

Tamilnadu -628 008

PROPONENT

State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Limited

19/A, Rukmani Lakshimpathy Road, Egmore

Chennai – 600 008.

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1. Name of the Project SIPCOT TUTICORIN INDUSTRIAL PARK

Promoted by

State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Limited (SIPCOT)

Government of Tamilnadu

Chennai – 600 008.

2. S.No. in the Schedule 7(c)

A

Member Industries will have any of the Six classified project activities or Sectors [1(d), 3(a), 3(b), 5(k), 4(a), 5(c)] and also falling under respective categories of both A and B in the purview of EIA Notification, 2006.

However, in the case of 1d & 3b, only B Category Activity will be given allotment of plots.

3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/ number of wells to be drilled

INDUSTRIAL PARK

1504.36 Acres

(609.05 ha )

The Industrial Park envisaged for the following category Industries

1. Thermal Power Plants 1(d) – B Category only. 2. Metallurgical Industries -3(a) 3. Cement Grinding -3(b)-B Category only. 4. Induction/Arc Furnaces/Cupola Furnaces 5TPH or

more- 5(k) 5. Petroleum refining industry-4(a)

6. Petro-chemical complexes – 5(c)

and also any other industries which do not attract any provisions of EIA Notification 2006 and does not require Environmental Clearance.

Layout of the proposed IP is presented in Fig.1.1

70% of the area i.e 426 Ha will be allotted to members on lease for industrial development.

No Well will be drilled as water will be drawn from external facility.

FORM –I

SIPCOT INDUSTRIAL PARK Tuticorin

i. Basic Information

4. New/Expansion/Modernization New

5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. Not Applicable

6. Category of Project

i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’

‘A’

7. Does it attract the general condition?

If yes, please specify.

No

8. Does it attract the specific condition?

If yes, please specify.

No

9. Location

Plot/Survey/Khasra No. List enclosed as ANNEXURE –I

Village(s) Thekkuveerapondiapuram and Meelavittan

Tehsil Ottapidaram and Tuticorin

District Tuticorin

State Tamilnadu

10. Nearest railway station/airport along with distance in kms.

RS: Meelavittan - 1 km Tuticorin - 9 Km Airport: Tuticorin 16 Km

11. Nearest Town, city, District Headquarters along with distance in kms.

Town: Tuticorin-8 Km

Tuticorin District headquarters-9Km

The Key Map of the project location is presented in Fig.1.2

The project location as Topo Map for 10km radius is presented in Fig.1.3

The Project location as Satellite Imagery for 10km radius is presented in Fig.1.4

12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body (complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)

Village Panchayats

Therkuveerapandiyapuram-adjoining Meelavittan-1 km Sillanatham-4km Nainapuram-3 km Swaminatham-2km Pudiampattu- 4km

Tuticorin City Corporation

Tuticorin District- 628008

Ph.No;0461-2340082,2340083

13. Name of the Applicant State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu Limited (SIPCOT)

14. Registered Address SIPCOT Limited

19/A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road

Egmore, Chennai.

Tamilnadu – 600 008.

15. Address for Correspondence:

Name Dr. R. Selvaraj IAS

Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO)

Managing Director

Address SIPCOT Limited

19/A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road

Egmore, Chennai. Tamilnadu

Pin Code 600 008

E-mail [email protected]

Telephone No. 044-28554787

Fax No. 044-28513978

16. Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any, location of these sites should be shown on a Topo sheet

Alternate Sites were examined in the light of the existing SIPCOT IP and other Industrial development around that area. On the basis of relative advantages, the present site is proposed.

Details are presented in Fig.1.5.

17. Interlinked Projects No

18. Whether separate application of interlinked project has been submitted?

Not Applicable

19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable

20. If no, reason Not Applicable

21. Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given.

(a) The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980?

(b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?

(c) The C.R.Z. Notification, 1991?

No

No

No

22. Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?

Yes.

Government of Tamilnadu accorded Administrative approval for the setting up of Industrial Park vide GO.Ms.No.233, Industries (MIG-2) Dept. dated 18.12.1996.

A copy of the order is enclosed as Annexure-I

23. Forest land involved (hectares) Nil

24. Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?

No

(a) Name of the Court

(b) Case No.

(c) Orders/directors of the Court, if any and its relevance with the proposed project.

(I) Activity

1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

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Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/ rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

Yes 609.05 Ha

(the list of R.S Numbers and extent of each are listed in ANNEXURE-II)

1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes Required in terms of surface leveling and removal of thorns / bushes

Any grown trees will be spared and maintained as such in the Proposed industrial plots

1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Government of Tamilnadu accorded Administrative approval for the setting up of Industrial Park vide GO.Ms.No.233, Industries (MIG-2) Dept. dated 18.12.1996.

(A copy of the GO is enclosed as Annexure-II)

1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes To be carried out

1.5 Construction works? Yes Roads, Storm water Drainage and compound wall/fencing; Office for SIPCOT administration and Water Tanks will only be constructed by SIPCOT.

Individual industries will construct their buildings on their respective allotment and from Consent to Establishment from Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board.

1.6 Demolition works? No Not Required

1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

No Not required

1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations.

No Nil

1.9 Underground works including mining or tunneling.

No Nil

1.10 Reclamation works? No Nil

1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable

1.12

1.12

Offshore structures? No Not Applicable

Not Applicable 1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Only on allotment of land to the

Industries, this information can be furnished.

1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes The member industries will develop their storage facilities in their plots, independently to suit their requirements.

1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes Individual Industries will be made to commit for Zero Liquid Discharge Plants for treating effluent instead of conventional Effluent Treatment Plants.

The Solid waste will be transferred for required treatment and disposal in the common facility operated by Tamilnadu Waste Management Ltd, (approved TSDF) Gummidipoondi.

1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No Nil

1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Yes The existing Roads will be widened and developed.

Requests were already made through State Highways Departments and local bodies.

1.18 New road, rail, air, waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Yes The existing approach roads will be planned during EIA study for suitable modifications.

However, there will not be any derouting or alteration of rail or air or water borne transportation infrastructures.

1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

No Nil

1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

No Nil

1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

No Nil

1.22 Stream crossings? No Nil

1.23 Abstraction or transfer of water from ground or surface waters?

No Nil

1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

No Nil

1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes Required manpower and materials such as cement, sand, blue metal will be transported by road. The project site is well connected by road.

1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No Nil

1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

No Nil

1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes As the Industrial Park grows with the activities of the member units, people in search of business and employment will move towards the project location.

1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Nil

1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Nil

1.31 Any other actions? No Nil

2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or

energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

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Information/checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate

quantities / rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes Undeveloped land – 609.05 Ha

2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes 2 MGD

From Thamirabarani River

2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes The activities of the member units to be known for listing the minerals

2.4 Construction material- stone, aggregates, and / soil (expected source - MT)

Yes Shall be assessed on the basis of the activities of the proposed member industries

2.5 Forests and timber (source - MT) Yes Shall be assessed on the basis of the activities of the proposed member industries

2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT), energy (MW),

Yes Tamilnadu Electricity Board will be allotted 10 acres of land to put up a Sub-Station, exclusively for the Industrial Park.

The Energy and Fuel requirements could be assessed only after enlisting the requirements of the member industries

2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

No Nil

3. Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health.

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Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate

quantities /rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies)

Yes Acids/Alkalis/Chemical

Shall be assessed on the basis of the activities of the proposed member industries

3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No Nil

3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

No Nil

3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.,

No Nil

3.5 Any other causes No Nil

4. Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

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No. Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities /rates, wherever possible)

with source of information data

4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No Nil

4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

No Nil

4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Characterization and quantification shall be carried out only after enlisting the member industries and their process of production /Products.

4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Characterization and quantification shall be carried out only after enlisting the member industries and their process of production /Products.

4.5 Surplus product Yes Anyhow, the activities of the member industries are required to assess any surplus product.

4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes Characterization and quantification shall be carried out only after enlisting the member industries.

4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Nil

4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Nil

4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Nil

4.10 Agricultural wastes No Nil

4.11 Other solid wastes No Nil

5. Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air (Kg/hr)

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5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes Depends on the Process and utility requirement of member industries

5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Depends on the process and stacks from the member industries

5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes Depends on the member industries

5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

No Insignificant

5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes Depends on the activities of the proposed member industries

5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Incineration will not be permitted

5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. s lash materials, construction debris)

No Will not be permitted

5.8 Emissions from any other sources Yes Stakes from utilities like Boiler, DG Set, etc., The summary of stacks could be listed on enlisting the activities of the member industries.

6. Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

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6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes The quantity and rate of generation could be assessed only after the complete listing of the member industries

6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Depends on the activities or processes of the member industries

6.3 From construction or demolition No Nil

6.4 From blasting or piling No Nil

6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Nil

6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Depends on the activities of the member industries

6.7 From any other sources No Nil

7. Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers,

surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

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7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Yes Individual industries will be asked to prepare exclusive Risk Analysis and Risk Management Plan.

SIPCOT will carry out a comprehensive RISK ANALYSIS after the complete listing of the member units, on allotment of plots for setting up of industry.

7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

No

No discharge of effluent

7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Yes Individual Industries will adhere to Norms and Standards of TNPCB and their monitoring for consent orders for continual plant operation

7.4 From any other sources No Nil

7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

Yes

Could be. A comprehensive Risk Analysis and RMP are required on full-fledged operations of the SIPCOT Industrial Park, to identify the nature and characteristics of the pollutants.

8. Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or

the environment

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8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes Risk Analysis and RMP will be carried out independently by each member unit.

SIPCOT is committed to maintain Fire Service Station & trained team of Fire Brigades, in association with State Fire Services Dept, in the SIPCOT premises itself.

8.2 From any other causes No Nil

8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

No Nil

9. Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to

environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

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9.1 Lead to development of supporting, facilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

Yes The quantification and characteristics are possible, only after finalizing the land allotment to member industries

1. Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply, waste or waste water treatment, etc.

Yes 1. SIPCOT will develop all interior roads with dust-free, concrete / Tar felt roads

2. TNEB will support the proposed industrial Park within exclusive substation

3. The lands will be allotted only on their Commitment to install Zero Liquid Discharge Plants.

2. Housing development No Nil

3. Extractive industries Yes Could be ascertained on the basis of the activities of the proposed industries

4. Supply industries Yes Could be ascertained on the basis of the activities of the proposed industries

5. Others Yes Could be ascertained on the basis of the activities of the proposed industries

9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

No Nil

9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Another SIPCOT complex is in the adjoining boundary line.

9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Yes Existing Industrial Complex which is also operated by SIPCOT since, 1990.

A cumulative Impact study on Water requirement, Waste water disposal, Stack emission etc., will be incorporated in the EIA study.

Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

Scale: 1:50,000

N

FIG 1.2 KEY MAP

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

04’ 48.2”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

04’ 48.82”

NH 45 B

To Thirunelveli (45 km)

To Madurai (130km)

Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

Scale: 1:50,000

N

FIG 1.3 PROJECT TOPO MAP: 10 km RADIUS

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

04’ 48.2”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

04’ 48.82”

NH 45B

To Thirunelveli 45 km)

To Madurai (130km)

Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

Scale: 1:50,000

N

FIG 1.4 PROJECT LOCATION- SATTELITE IMAGERY 10 km RADIUS

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

04’ 48.2”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

04’ 48.82”

To Thirunelveli (45

km)

To Madurai (130km)

Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

Scale: 1:50,000

N

FIG 1.5 OPTIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE SITES

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 50’ 33.25”

E 780

04’ 48.2”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

03’ 51.69”

N 080 49’ 48.28”

E 780

04’ 48.82”

NH 45 B


To Madurai (130km)

1 2

3

1,2,3 – Options for Alternative Sites

Proposed IP

LEGEND

ANNEXURE-I

SIPCOT THOOTHUKUDI INDUSTRIAL PARK

LAND ABSTRACT

(Extent in Acres)

Name of the Village Patta Poramboke Total

Stage - I

Therkuveerapandiyapuram 354.24 17.25 371.49

Meelavittan 82.30 2.37 84.67

436.54 19.62 456.16

Stage - II

Therkuveerapandiyapuram 1021.960 26.240 1048.20

Total 1458 45.860 1504.360

Village: Therkuveerapandiyapuram

Taluk : Thoothukudi & Ottapidaram

SURVEY NO EXTENT

PATTA PORAMBOKE TOTAL

285 1.860 1.860

286 1.980 1.980

288 3.080 0.045 3.125

289 3.400 0.950 4.350

290 3.995 3.995

293 5.480 5.480

294 3.665 0.055 3.720

295 1.215 1.215

297 3.690 0.070 3.760

298 1.720 0.040 1.760

299 2.015 0.070 2.085

322 2.140 0.045 2.185

326 1.955 0.060 2.015

328 2.550 2.550

330 4.785 4.785

331 4.215 4.215

333 4.425 4.425

334 3.130 3.130

335 2.070 2.070

329 3.615 3.615

332 4.045 4.045

336 1.725 1.725

337 1.195 1.195

338 6.825 0.060 6.885

340 2.310 0.060 2.370

341 3.565 0.030 3.595

343 2.235 2.235

365 2.015 2.015

45 3.820 0.050 3.870

46 4.330 4.330

66 2.650 0.160 2.810

67 2.290 0.140 2.430

68 2.110 0.160 2.270

69 1.925 0.115 2.040

303 2.240 2.240

304 2.680 2.680

305 4.475 4.475

306 2.735 0.070 2.805

301 7.440 0.100 7.540

302 3.295 3.295

SURVEY NO EXTENT


318 4.020 0.135 4.155

319 2.235 2.235

320 3.325 3.325

324 5.415 5.415

325 3.530 3.530

287 0.235 0.235

291 0.250 0.250

292 0.185 0.185

296 0.260 0.260

321 0.225 0.225

323 0.290 0.290

327 0.290 0.290

339 0.295 0.295

342 0.290 0.290

349 0.285 0.285

364 0.240 0.240

368/1 0.240 0.240

369 0.255 0.255

371/1,2,3 0.350 0.350

362/2 0.295 0.295

370/3 0.085 0.085

372/2 0.100 0.100

374/4 0.400 0.400

Total (A) 143.415 6.985 150.400

(in Acres) 354.24 17.25 371.49

Village : Meelavittan

SURVEY NO EXTEN


45 9.250 9.250

46 1.200 0.185 1.385

47 7.645 0.135 7.780

48 4.215 0.225 4.440

49 2.985 2.985

50 1.530 0.180 1.710

51 1.620 1.620

52 4.875 4.875

40 0.235 0.235

Total (B) 33.320 0.960 34.280

(in Acres) 82.30 2.37 84.67

Grand Total

(A+ B)

176.735 7.945 184.680

(in Acres) 436.54 19.62 456.16

Taluk : Ottapidaram

Village : Therkuveerapandipuram

SURVEY NO EXTEN


70 3.985 3.985

71 2.070 2.070

72 4.795 0.110 4.905

73 4.415 0.090 4.505

74 4.945 0.160 5.105

75 2.135 2.135

76 3.725 0.285 4.010

77 3.120 0.315 3.435

47 4.265 0.075 4.340

62 3.090 0.125 3.215

63 4.440 0.265 4.705

64 1.950 1.950

65 3.295 0.120 3.415

307 2.645 2.645

308 3.300 3.300

309 3.415 3.415

316 2.955 0.200 3.155

317 3.195 0.080 3.275

61 11.070 1.265 12.335

310 3.660 3.660

311 4.635 4.635

312 2.580 2.580

313 4.640 4.640

314 2.510 2.510

315 3.055 0.160 3.215

1 2.810 0.120 2.930

2 2.850 0.325 3.175

3 5.120 0.295 5.415

4 6.395 6.395

6 10.580 10.580

7 1.495 1.495

8 4.150 4.150

9 2.860 2.860

10 5.140 5.140

11 2.555 2.555

17 2.550 0.120 2.670

18 2.590 0.095 2.685

19 5.685 0.225 5.910

21 3.915 0.010 3.925

5 1.150 1.150

82 15.240 15.240

SURVEY NO EXTEN


12 0.405 0.405

13 0.365 0.365

83 3.855 3.855

88 4.525 4.525

84 3.025 3.025

85 1.540 1.540

86 2.575 2.575

87 2.565 2.565

89 3.080 3.080

90 4.490 4.490

124 2.585 2.585

126 2.815 2.815

127 1.970 1.970

128 3.270 0.150 3.420

27 3.490 3.490

28 1.635 1.635

31 4.525 4.525

32 2.995 2.995

33 3.195 3.195

34 3.840 3.840

36 2.775 2.775

37 2.615 2.615

41 2.070 2.070

78 29.250 29.250

79 0.180 0.180

40 3.345 3.345

42 4.615 4.615

43 4.225 4.225

44 3.590 0.065 3.655

49 3.790 3.790

50 3.785 0.180 3.965

51 1.020 0.070 1.090

48 4.700 0.225 4.925

39 6.540 6.540

52 2.990 0.030 3.020

53 2.380 2.380

54 4.725 4.725

57 3.865 3.865

58 1.740 1.740

59 5.000 5.000

60 1.505 1.505

350 2.340 2.340

351 3.430 0.060 3.490

353 0.915 0.045 0.960

SURVEY NO EXTEN


358 5.715 0.175 5.890

359 4.875 4.875

360 4.740 4.740

361 1.855 0.045 1.900

373 4.195 4.195

363 1.065 0.125 1.190

366 3.725 3.725

372 3.820 3.820

374 2.470 0.500 2.970

375 4.465 4.465

376 1.105 1.105

406 0.810 0.810

26 3.005 3.005

33 1.600 1.600

34 6.480 6.480

38 0.810 0.855 1.665

39 2.270 0.200 2.470

41 0.980 0.980

42 1.900 1.900

43 1.690 1.690

44 6.470 0.065 6.535

14 3.665 0.210 3.875

15 4.450 4.450

16 2.090 2.090

20 1.540 1.540

25 4.635 4.635

26 3.410 3.410

30 3.755 3.755

22 0.370 0.370

23 0.195 0.195

24 0.220 0.220

29 0.210 0.210

35 0.215 0.215

55 0.355 0.355

56 0.110 0.110

80 0.130 0.130

81 0.155 0.155

300 0.275 0.275

Total 413.750 10.625 424.375

(in Acres) 1021.960 26.240 1048.20

ANNEXURE-II

PROJECT PRE FEASIBILITY

SIPCOT TUTICORIN INDUSTRIAL P ARK

Thekkuveerapandiyapuram and MeelavittanVillages, Ottapidaram and Tuticorin Taluk

Tuticorin District Tamilnadu -628 008

PROPONENT



Chennai – 600 008.

PROJECT PRE FEASIBILITY Tuticorin Industrial Park SIPCOT/GoTN

CEHS/Annamalai University & ITCOT

PROJECT PRE FEASIBILITY

SIPCOT TUTICORIN INDUSTRIAL PARK

STATE INDUSTRIES PROMOTION CORPORATION OF TAMILNADU LIMITED

CHENNAI

EIA CONSULTANTS

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY

ITCOT CONSULTANCY AND SERVICES LIMITED

CHENNAI-600 005



I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Industrial development is unprecedented in Tamilnadu, in the last one decade. The

Infrastructural support of Government is rated as an important reason for it. The

mushrooming of Industries and growth strategy in cluster require check and regulation. The

precious land and water resources required close evaluation for its optimal utilization

which is handy and possible only with government initiatives.

The proposed Industrial Park at Tuticorin in the Southern Tamilnadu is an initiative of the

Government to support the growth of Industries in cluster as an Environmentally Balancing

Industrial Complex (EBIC). This IP will be complimented for growth by the nearby Port and

mushrooming Power Plant projects in the project location.

The project proponent is State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamilnadu (SIPCOT)

which is the Industrial Infrastructure promoting organization of Government of Tamilnadu

(GoTN).

SIPCOT is the nodal agency of Government of Tamilnadu, established in the year 1971 to

develop industrial Zones with developed lands for promoting industrial growth in

Tamilnadu. The objective of SIPCOT is to establish, develop, maintain and manage industrial

complexes, parks and growth centres at various places across the State of Tamil Nadu.

SIPCOT has so far developed 19 Industrial Complexes in 12 districts and Seven Sector

Specific Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across Tamilnadu. SIPCOT also acts as a Nodal

Agency of Government of Tamil Nadu in the sanction / disbursement of Structured Package

of Assistance to large industrial units.

SIPCOT's role in assisting the industrialization in the State is not only quantitative but also

qualitative. Instead of just accelerating the pace of industrial growth in already developed

and densely populated areas, SIPCOT strives to ensure that disbursal of financial incentives

result in spurt of industrial growth in backward and rural areas which is hitherto in

developed areas.

Tuticorin is already an important location for industrial development with VOC Port. SIPCOT

Industrial Complex which is functioning since 1990 with major industries like Sterlite



Copper, Ramesh Flowers, Kilburn Chemicals, etc,. Considering the demand for further

industrial development with increased activities of VOC Port and growing number of

Thermal power plants in the vicinity of Tuticorin, SIPCOT proposes to develop an industrial

park in Therkuveerapandiyapuram and Meelavittan revenue limits, adjoining the existing

Industrial Complex. It is proposed with a view to develop Engineering & allied industries for

which demand for industrial space is growing.

The proposed Industrial park is envisaged to accommodate industries that fall under listed

Project Activities or Sectors under the purview of Environmental Clearance viz., Thermal

Power Plants 1(d)-B Category only, Metallurgical Industries 3(a), Cement Grinding-3(b)-B

Category only, Induction/Arc Furnaces/Cupola Furnaces 5TPH or more 5(k), Petroleum

refining industry-4(a) and Petro-chemical complexes 5(c). However, in the case of Thermal

Power Plants 1(d) and Cement industries 3(b) only Category B will be given land allotment;

where as in the rest of the four proposed Sectors, both A and B as categorized in EIA

Notification, 2006 and amendments thereof, will be considered for allotment.

The Park will also accommodate other industries that are not classified under EIA

Notification but classified by Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) viz. red, ultra

red, orange or green.

The proposed IP will have area of more than 500 Hectare and will house any such listed

industrial classification as member industries. Hence, as per the EIA Amendment

Notification of 2009, SIPCOT prefer to get Environmental Clearance under 7(c) and as A

Category.

The location of the industrial park is falling under the revenue villages of

Therkuveerapandiyapuram and Meelavittan in Ottapidaram and Tuticorin Taluk, Tuticorin

District. The park will be established without causing any environmental impact and with

the active support and involvement of local population. The proposed industrial park would

therefore result in better utilization of land resources and manpower.

The industrial park will be developed with road, water, and ancillary infrastructure as per

International Standards. SIPCOT will provide new link roads, in addition to existing ones.

The new roads will be made as 4 vehicles channel with central divider. SIPCOT will get



internal roads to cover the spreading of member industries in 609.05 Ha of the proposed

location. Service lanes will be provided in parallel to main roads to enable quick and careful

traffic.

Common Parking areas and exclusive service roads for the industries will be developed

strategically while finalizing the member industries. Member industries will be mandated to

establish their independent parking area depending upon their specific requirements.

The lands will be allotted to potential industries and its extent and size will be based on the

comprehensive assessment of their application in terms of investment, technology,

employment, etc.

The water to the tune of 2 MGD will be made available through Water Drawing facility from

River Tamiraparani. Industries will be mandated to have “Zero Discharge” for establishing

the respective industries.

The member industries will be mandated to have Emission Stack cleaning systems, Effluent

Treatment Plants and arrangements to ensure safe disposal of their hazardous and non-

hazardous solid wastes.

SIPCOT will have green curtain in the peripheral areas and along the roadside. SIPCOT will

adhere to the standards for developing green belt.

II. INTRODUCTION

The proposed Industrial park is envisaged to accommodate industries that fall under listed

Project Activities or Sectors under the purview of Environmental Clearance. However, in the

case of Thermal Power Plants (1d) and Cement industries only Category B where as in the

rest of the four proposed Sectors, both A and B as categorized in EIA Notification, 2006 and

amendments thereof. The Park will also accommodate other industries that are not

classified in the EIA Notification but classified by Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board

(TNPCB) viz. red, ultra red, orange or green.

The proposed IP will have area of more than 500 Hectare (609.05 Ha) is proposed for the

development of IP and will have industries that are classified for Environmental Clearance

and are Categorized A and B, as per EIA Notification 2006. Hence, SIPCOT prefers to get

Environmental Clearance under 7(C), as A Category for the proposed TUTICORIN SIPCOT IP.



The IP is proposed to make use of the lands optimally for the development of industries

and more importantly to regulate their growth in the project location.

2.1 PROJECT

The proposed Industrial Park (IP) is named as SIPCOT Tuticorin Industrial Park.

The total land area of the Industrial Park would be 609.05 Ha of lands falling in the revenue

villages of Therkuveerapandiyapuram and Meelavittan Villages, Ottapidaram and Tuticorin

Taluk, Tuticorin District.

Government of Tamilnadu accorded Administrative approval for the setting up of Industrial

Park vide GO.Ms.No.233, Industries (MIG-2) Dept. dated 18.12.1996.A copy of the

Administration sanction is attached as Enclosure-I.

SIPCOT will develop the physical infrastructure such as road, water, and other amenities

and allot the developed plots to the potential industries based on the comprehensive

assessment of Investment, technology, employment, expert, compliance to environmental

regulations, etc.,

The allottees will be allowed to establish and operate the industries only after compliance

of mandatory regulations.

The proposed IP is in the adjoining location of another operating Industrial Park called

SIPCOT Tuticorin Industrial Park, also run by SIPCOT.

SIPCOT will ensure the incorporation of “Zero Discharge” concept and deploy the best

practices for resource management and pollution control.

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

The demand for industrial space in the vicinity of Tuticorin is growing steadily due to

favorable industrial climate. The VOC Port which is by 15 Km from the project location is

the potential reason for industrial development.

The project location is presently getting ready with six new thermal power plants which will

eventually produce more than 12000 MW will support such industrial growth. SIPCOT has

many queries from several industrial houses and entrepreneurs for developed industrial

plots in this location.



2.3 DEMAND – SUPPLY

The major industries like Sterlite Copper, Kiln Burn Chemicals, Ramesh Flowers, etc., and six

numbers of Thermal Power Plants, etc., in the project vicinity are the potential sources of

business for the member industries in the proposed.

VOC Port is enhancing its activities with respect to Cargo types and quantity and hence

expansion of industries in the nearby locations is environmentally compatible.

These operating industries which are having varied operations from Chemicals, Metal ore

processing, mineral processing, coal based power plants, etc., do have a support potential

for further growth of industries.

Such requirements if could be sourced locally, the major industries will operate with much

better output and product quality. The establishment of listed industries in the proposed IP

will also bring more employment opportunities.

2.4 IMPORTS VS INDIGENOUS PRODUCTION

The presence of VOC Port nearby will boost further the scope of imports and export any

indigenous products. Hence, the member industries can go in multifold with import and

export trade of any commodity.

The proposed IP is specifically envisaged for promoting large or medium scale and hence

there is a huge potential with respect to marketing trade of any commodity from the

member industries.

2.5 EXPORT POSSIBILITY

The demand for industrial products and project components from India is growing in South

East Asian countries also in the developed countries in sectors like Computer hardware,

Pharma products, Agro chemicals and Heavy engineering products.

The indigenous production of such products will boost the opportunity to export.

Nevertheless, as whole, India is ranking second only to China in the domain of International

Export Business.



The proposed IP with the listed classified will have all Infrastructures to make the proposed

IP as export hub in Tuticorin with the advantage of VOC Port which do the cargo handling of

32 MTPA.

2.6 DOMESTIC / EXPORT MARKETS

The proposed IP will enable the member industries to acquire the quality Standards as per

the requirement of International Standards.

The infrastructure from SIPCOT will enable the member industries for getting quality

product with trained manpower, available readily in the project location. The Advantage of

VOC Port is a key factor that will help the member industries in both Domestic and Export

market for their products.

The proximity to another Industrial Estates and better connectivity by air/road/sea/rail will

make this possibility as more viable and workable.

2.7 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION

SIPCOT will ensure to keep the point of employment opportunities as prime criteria to

allocate developed plots to industrial applicants.

609.05 Ha of land could possibly house more than 20 large scale units as member industries

that should make huge potential of employment for skilled and unskilled workers.

In the absence of details on member industries, it is difficult to assess the employment

generation. However, SIPCOT envisions creating employment opportunities for not less

than 5000 people of varied qualification and competence, directly in the proposed IP

Nevertheless, the proposed IP will also enable atleast another 5000 people to have some

means of employment indirectly to support the activities of the member industries.

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is an IP to promote industries in cluster of varied nature, type and

category in 609.05 Ha of land.



The categories will be mostly Secondary metallurgy, and Mechanical

fabrication/manufacturing/ Assembling, Cement grinding, Petroleum refining and Metal

finishing activities.

3.1 PROJECT SIZE AND TYPE

The project is an industrial Park with all required infrastructures as developed industrial

plots, to house industries which require Environmental Clearance by its specified category,

as per EIA notification, 2006.

Moreover, for any other Category of Industries by TNPCB as ultra-red, red, orange and

green categories of industries will be given allotment by SIPCOT.

SIPCOT has got approval to develop 609.05 Ha of land into developed Industrial plots. A

Schematic of the Conceptual plan for the proposed IP is presented in Fig3.1.

The proposed member industries will fall under the classification as defined in EIA

Notification for EC;

1. Thermal Power Plants 1(d) – B Category only.

2. Metallurgical Industries -3(a)

3. Cement Grinding -3(b)-B Category only.

4. Induction/Arc Furnaces/Cupola Furnaces 5TPH or more- 5(k)

5. Petroleum refining industry-4(a)

6. Petro-chemical complexes-5(c)

and also any other industries which do not attract any provisions of EIA Notification 2006.

SIPCOT will mandate all member industries, before its legitimate land lease agreement,

with the following.

The industry should provide the Detailed Project Report (DPR) delineating the

raw materials, manufacturing/production process, utilities and other

infrastructures. The report should commit for pollution control measures in

respect of water/wastewater, air/emission, solid waste and noise in line with

respective MoEF Standards and TNPCB Guidelines.



The industries should provide details on energy conservation measures,

adhering to ECBC 2005.

The industries should provide Risk analysis and RMP as per Chemical Accident

Rules.

The industries should commit for minimum guarantee for providing

employment for the people in the project impact area.

The industries will develop green belt for atleast 33% of the acquired plot area.

The industries should provide measures for rain water harvesting structures.

The industry should provide the frame work on its Corporate Environmental and

Social Responsibilities for resources management and pollution control.

The industry should project its independent organizational settings for

Environmental Up gradation and monitoring with exclusive annual budgetary

allocation.

Industries will be mandated to commission their activities only after getting the

Consent to Establishment from TNPCB.

SIPCOT is reserving its right to cancel the allocation, if the members Industry fail

to take CTE from TNPCB for the specified Industrial Activity.



1

2

3

FIG 3.1: CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT OF IP



3.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

The project location is in the revenue limits of Therkuveerapandiyapuram and Meelavittan

Villages in the Ottapidaram & Tuticorin Taluk, Tuticorin District, Tamilnadu.

The location Map of the proposed project is presented in Fig.3.2.

The project location is satellite imagery for 10km radius (Fig.3.3), 5km radius (Fig.3.4) and

1km radius (Fig.3.5).

The geographical location is 080 49 ’08.29” to 080 51 ’16.59” N Latitude and 780 03’ 32.76”

to 780 05’ 16.08” E Longitude.

The location is largely a plain terrain in its topographical characteristics.

The location is barren land without any notified water courses, river or lake. The lack of

dependable water courses, naturally, keeps the area away from intensive agricultural

activities.

The location is essentially get surrounded by many industries in the South East. The

existing industrial estate is adjoining in the South East and has more large scale industries

like Sterlite Copper Smelting.



Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

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N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 04’ 48.2”

N 080 49’ 48.28” E 780 03’ 51.69”

N 080 49’ 48.28” E 780 04’ 48.82”

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To Madurai (130km)




Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

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N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 03’ 51.69”

N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 04’ 48.2”

N 080 49’ 48.28” E 780 03’ 51.69”

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To Madurai (130km)




Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

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N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 03’ 51.69”

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Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

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N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 03’ 51.69”

N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 04’ 48.2”

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N 080 49’ 48.28” E 780 04’ 48.82”




3.3 ALTERATIVE SITES

SIPCOT considered alternative sites based on the need for promoting further

development of the industrial estates in Tuticorin as more number of Thermal power

plants are under construction and more importantly the nearby VOC Port is going for

expansion from the present 35 to 50 MTPA of Cargo of varied types.

The East of Tuticorin is Sea and South with salt pan operations only North side is

available compatibly. Hence only, the present new proposal is envisaged on the

Northern side of the existing industrial Estate.

Industrial growth, preciously, require good connectivity to the urban areas and other

facilities like port, airports etc.

The alternative sites considered further west and south of Tuticorin have favored the

selection of the present location.

1. Further South/South East will essentially go into the Salt Pan operations.

2. The South and South East are thickly populated and will have problem in

establishing further industries.

3. Further east is sea by 10 Km.

4. The present location is in the Ottapidaram taluk, Tuticorin district. The present

location is already under development as industrial area and the only location

available with advantage of having Port at 15 km.

3.4 EXTENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL PARK

The proposed IE is delineated for development in 609.05 Ha of vacant and largely un

habituated area in the Ottapidaram and Tuticorin Taluk.

The details of the lands that are accorded In Principle approval from Government of

Tamilnadu is presented in Annexure-II.

3.5 PROJECT COMPONENTS

The proposed project is Industrial infrastructure to promote industries in cluster, of

specified categories, with all basic requirements of notified land, water, power, roads

and the like.

SIPCOT is committed to ensure sustainable development of specified industries, which

are requiring EC under EIA notification, 2006, in the proposed notified area.



Primarily, the following categories are proposed for promotion.

1. Thermal Power Plants 1(d) – B Category only.

2. Metallurgical Industries -3(a)

3. Cement Grinding -3(b)-B Category only.

4. Induction/Arc Furnaces/Cupola Furnaces 5TPH or more- 5(k)

5. Petroleum refining industry-4(a)

6. Petro-chemical complexes – 5(c)

and also any other industries which do not attract any provisions of EIA Notification

2006.

The requirement of water will be made available by SIPCOT through a centralized

common water supply facility from River Tamiraparani, operated and maintained by

TWAD (Tamilnadu Water Supply Drainage Board).

SIPCOT will mandate all member industries to treat their wastewater and reuse it by

recycling in the avenues of utilities like boiler, domestic conveniences and green belt

development.

SIPCOT will develop industrial plots for the required size to suit the industrial activities

and will provide power, through its centrally organized power supply from TNEB grid.

SIPCOT will allocate exclusive space in the proposed IP for TNEB to have its grid for

serving the member industries.

SIPCOT will provide main roads with 6.5m x 2 width with a central meridian to have

greenery.

The allottees’ will be advised to have service roads along the main roads to have their

independent traffic management and for temporal stop over arrangements for their

vehicles.

The industries will be mandated to have 33% of their allotted land area to have green

belt and shall be promoted along the four borders of the plot area.

The allotment will be made to any industry after securitizing the respective process flow

diagram, material balance, Environmental Management Plan and action plan for

establishing the industrial unit in a time bound manner.

The member industries will be advised to take No Objection Certificate (NOC) from

Tamilnadu Pollution Central Board as pre requisite, if needed.



3.6 MATERIAL BALANCE

SIPCOT will remain only as infrastructure provider and the member industries will have

the material balance in order.

The ecologically sound management of resources and environmentally intelligent

products will be advised for all proposed industries.

Annual review on their Environmental Compliance and Corporate Responsibility will be

carried out, in consultation with Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board.

3.7 RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION

The raw material for any industrial requirement shall be mandated with the respective

member industry for proper utilization.

The locally resourced raw materials which are environmentally sustainable will be given

priority among the available options.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) principle will be advised for adherence by the member

industries. The Concept of Zero Waste will be advised for adoption by member

industries.

Resource Conservation and Recycle will be made as basis for Environmental Policy for all

member industries and asked to submit annual plan for Environmental Management by

the respective Industries.

3.8 (A) WATER

Water will be supplied by SIPCOT to all member industries.

It is assessed that 2 MGD will be the requirement and it will be made available from the

approved withdrawal for SIPCOT from River Tamiraparani. No member industry will be

allowed to have any bore well on their own in the allotted promises for their process

and industrial needs.

(B) POWER

Power is assessed for an initial requirement of 50 MW and it will be ensured to all

member industries through a common gird, which is agreed for exclusive establishment

by Tamilnadu Electricity Board (TNEB), Government of Tamilnadu.

SIPCOT will allocate 10 acres of land for the establishment of exclusive substations for

the member industries of the proposed IP.



3.9 WASTE TREATMENT & DISPOSAL

Zero Waste initiatives will be mandated for all member industries in their Corporate

Responsibility of Environmental Protection (CREP).

Any residual liquid waste shall be treated to have zero disposals. The entire treated

effluent shall be reused in their utilities and green belt development.

The solid waste stream will be sent to CPCB approved recyclers or to MoEF approved

TSDF for proper and ultimate disposal.

3.10 PROJECT FEASIBILITY

The IP is proposed on the basis of demand letters to Government of Tamilnadu. The

Environmental Cost Benefit will be elaborately assessed on assessing the activities of

the applicant industries before respective allotment of land by SIPCOT.

The feasibility of the Project will be assessed on the basis of the required resources and

their availability in the location.



IV. SITE ANALYSIS

4.1 CONNECTIVITY

The Proposed site is well connected by roads, rails and most importantly by sea (Port).

The site is located on the NH45B Madurai- Tuticorin National Highways. It is lying on

the North East from the existing Industrial Estate. The site is about 8 Km from Tuticorin

Town.

Nearest Airport: Vaagaikulam - 16 Km

Nearest Railway Station: Meelavittan-1 Km

Nearest Seaport: VOC Port – 15 Km

The connectivity of the sites with all required facilities is the major advantage for the

present site for the proposed Industrial Park.

4.2 LAND SURVEY

The proposed land of 609.05 Ha is almost plain terrain with no notified forest or water

courses in the project impact area of 10 km radius from the project location.

The land is predominantly barren with industrial development nearby. The use of land

under agriculture is fast becoming lesser and the absence of irrigation systems is making

any sustained agriculture as not feasible.

The proposed land is approved by government of Tamilnadu for the development of the

proposed industrial estate.

The Contour and Topo Map is under preparation and will be evaluated in the

Environmental Impact Assessment studies.

4.3 TOPOGRAPHY

The topography of the project site is presented in Fig 4.1, using Map info with the Maps

of Survey of India.

4.4 LAND USE PATTERN

The land is not under the purview of CRZ notification as coastal line is 11km east from

the project site.

There is no notified forest in the project location and as well in the impact area of 5 km

radius from the project location.



No notified river or water body is available in the project impact area. However, there

are no significant ponds /lakes and available small ponds are largely dry in most of the

years as there is no dedicated Catchment area and feed channels. All existing water

courses as lake and Ponds are directly rain-fed without any feed and exit channels.

The Hydro geological Map of the Project location is under preparation and will be

evaluated in the Environmental Impact Assessment studies.

The proposed IP is approved by government of Tamilnadu and a copy of the Notification

is presented as Annexure-I.

4.5 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURES

The proposed location is already having one notified industrial Estates in the project

impact area.

The Tuticorin industrial park, which having more than 15 major industries is just on the

South East of the project site.

There are Roads, Rails and Port is available to complement the growth of the proposed

IP.



Tuticorin

Tamilnadu

India

Scale: 1:50,000

N

FIG 4.1 PROJECT IMPACT AREA: 10 km RADIUS

N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 03’ 51.69”

N 080 50’ 33.25” E 780 04’ 48.2”

N 080 49’ 48.28” E 780 03’ 51.69”

N 080 49’ 48.28” E 780 04’ 48.82”

NH 45B


To Madurai (130km)




4.6 SOIL CLASSIFICATION

The soil is investigated, on a preliminary site assessment study, as clayey sand. The

general proximate details of the soil are listed hereunder.

Characteristics Parameters

Type of soil (Texture) Sandy clay loam

Color light brown

pH 6-7

Conductivity(micro mhos/cm) 5200-9520

Magnesium (%) 120-150

Nitrogen (%) 1600-2350

Phosphorous (%) 450-620

Potassium, as K++ mg/kg 110-145

Calcium, as Ca++ mg/kg 650-790

Sodium, as Na++ mg/kg 5100-7650

Sand (%) 60-75

Gravel (%) 1-2

Silt and Clay (%) 15-25

Infiltration (cm/hr) 4.20-7.50

Bulk Density (g/cc) 1.50-1.70

The soil is un- fertile and has low bearing capacity.

4.7 CLIMATE – METEOROLOGY

The project location is arid in its general characteristics.

The predominant wind direction is SW and W. The average Wind speed is 12 m/sec.

The relative fervidity is learnt to vary for 54-85%.

The average actual rainfall reported in the project site is 610 mm.

4.8 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURES

There are about 15 inhabitant revenue villages that are falling under the project impact

area , having the Social Infrastructures, Temples, Markets, Hospitals, etc.,



The Social Frame work of these Villages will be taken for a detailed study in the EIA

survey.

The fishing community is significant and their vulnerability to industrial development

requires examination.

V. PLANNING BRIEF

The proposed IP by SIPCOT is a well thought out and planned proposal to support and

supplement the Industrial growth in the proposed project location of the Ottapidaram

and Turicorin Taluk, Tuticorin District. This will compliment the Thermal Power plants

and Port in the project vicinity.

5.1 CONCEPTUAL PLANNING

The proposed IP is being envisaged as broad industrial IP for more Industrial

classifications (6 as listed elsewhere in the document) as they can support and will be

supported by the nearby Port activities.

The proposed Industries under six classifications are proposed for allotment as they

require Environmental Clearance under EIA notification 2006. SIPCOT will also allot

lands to Industries that fall under any category as defined by Tamilnadu Pollution

Control Board viz., Ultra Red, Red, Orange and Green.

The EC for the proposed IP will enable the member industries to avail the resources

from SIPCOT and their development will be compatible to the surrounding environment,

including socio economic.

The member industries will be mandated to all required statuary approvals like CTE

from TNPCB, building approval by local body and if needed, from Country Planning &

Development Authority.

SIPCOT will ensure that the member industries will start any activity in the respective

allotted lands only after CTE from TNPCB.

5.2 POPULATION PROJECTION

The proposed IP at 609.05 Ha will likely to have more than 20 large industries, 25

medium industries and a few ancillary units.

SIPCOT will ensure the hygiene and occupational safety of the workers, in coordination

with independent industries and also with association of member industries.



Occupational Health & Safety will be monitored with a common monitoring Health

Surveillance System and it will be established with the involvement and support of all

member industries.

Special incentive coverage for health and life like ESI, insurance, etc., will be mandated

for all member industries so that the workers population in the proposed EI will be safe

and risk-free in their work environment.

5.3 LAND USE PLANNING

70% of the total area i.e. 426 Ha will be allotted for member industries.

The balance will be utilized for development of roads, water storage, Storm Water

Drainage, EB grid, Green Belt development and OSR.

5.4 INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND

The demand of infrastructure is assumed for the responsibility SIPCOT, in the following

requirements.

Industrial plots (desired but varied sizes)

Roads/Service roads

Electrical Grid

Telecommunication

Water source, storage & supply

Drainage & Sewage treatment plant

SIPCOT is also committed to provide certain other social infrastructure for generate

goodwill among the workers and the population in the project impact area of 5 km

radius, around the project site.

5.5 AMENITIES / FACILITIES

SIPCOT will provide the following common facilities for the sustainable operation of all

member units.

Water storage & supply

Roads

EB grid

Sewage treatment plant

Rain Water Harvesting Structures



Green Belt in the Peripheral areas and o the road side and Central

meridian

Fire Station

Common Medical Dispensary

The following Organizational Set Ups will also be established by SIPCOT and

continuously be run and monitored with the Association of Member Industries:

Environmental Cell

Emergency Management Cell

Common Health Surveillance System

SIPCOT will also continue to commit to continue its coordination with Tamilnadu

Pollution Control Board, District Health Department and District Administration for

issues pertaining to overall Environmental Management and Sustainable Development

of the Project location.

VI. INFRASTRUCTURES

6.1 INDUSTRIAL AREA

70% of the area i.e. 426 Ha will be divided suitably, according to the final assessment on

the need of the applicant industries, as industrial plots.

The industrial plots may vary in size. However, they will be provided with direct access

from the main road. On the basis of the need, in the case of large industries, service

roads for suitable size and length adjoining the border of the respective industrial plot

will be developed and maintained by SIPCOT.

Exclusive plot of 10 Ha will be allotted for provide EB grid, from where TNEB power lines

will be taken to member industries.

6.2 RESIDENTIAL AREA

The proposed IE will not have any exclusive residential area.

6.3 GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT

The periphery of the entire area of 609.05 Ha will be provided with green belt of 20m

width, all along.

SIPCOT will provide greenery with suitable tree and plantation along the sides of the

roads and in the meridian of the roads.



SIPCOT will mandate all member industries to allocate 33% as open area and develop

green cover in it.

6.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Temple, Recreation club and play yard will be developed by SIPCOT for the use of

workers.

Association of Member Industries will be encouraged by SIPCOT for continual upkeep of

such facilities for the benefit of workforce and their dependents.

6.5 CONNECTIVITY

The proposed IP will be connected by main roads with state and National Highways.

The VOC Port at 15 Km can help the member industries for goods transport.

An elaborate Traffic and road plan will be developed for the use of member Industries

and implemented by SIPCOT.

6.6 WATER MANAGEMENT

The water requirement for the entire activities of the member industries in the

proposed IP is assessed for 2 MGD. Rather, the member industries will be chosen on

the basis of water requirement and allotment will be made, with the limitation of water

supply.

DRINKING WATER

Water will be purified to adhere BIS 10500 and separate supply lines will be made

available from the common system of SIPCOT.

The systems towards source development, treatment, storage and distribution network

of water supply for all member industries, for both industrial and drinking requirements,

shall be operated and maintained by SIPCOT.

Member industries shall pay, separately on annual basis and on the basis of

consumption rate, to SIPCOT for proper operation & maintenance.

Member industries will also pay TNPCB, the chess fee under different categories of

water use, as per Water Act 1974.



6.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM

SIPCOT will lay storm water drainage as open concrete channels, all along the roads for

ensuring proper collection of storm water and the same be used for charging the rain

water harvesting structures.

Managing the sewage from conveniences of workers shall be independent responsibility

of the respective industries.

However, SIPCOT will operate a septic tank with soak pit for managing sewage from

conveniences of office premises and security establishments.

6.8 INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

“Zero Waste Objectives” will be mandated to all member industries as precondition for

land allotment.

The liquid waste must be fully managed for no disposal condition and the solid waste

be managed as resource recovery and any residues shall be sent to MoEF/TNPCB

approved TSDF.

Effluent Management

Member industries will be mandated to submit a “Zero Disposal” Scheme on a detailed

effluent management plan.

The effluent must be collected, treated, and reused by recycling. Any residues out off

solids-separation (sludge) be disposed off through approved TSDF.

The member industries shall submit an appraisal report on effluent management by any

MoEF approved Environmental organization. This will remain a pre-requite document

for applying for land allotment by SIPCOT.

SIPCOT will initiate a joint monitoring preparation of “Zero Waste” from all member

industries through a Joint Action Committee of SIPCOT and member industries.

6.9 SOLID WASTE

The hazardous solid waste stream shall not be given treatment by member industries.

The member industries will be instructed to take authorization for storage of hazardous

solid waste, if any, from TNPCB. The storage shall be as per the respective guidelines by

TNPCB.



All member industries, with due approved from TNPCB, shall transport their solid waste

to TSDF for ultimate treatment and disposal.

6.10 POWER

The net power which is envisaged as requirement for all member industries of the

proposed IE is estimate for 50 MW. This power will be made available from TNEB

through its exclusive grid and distribution lines.

SIPCOT will allot 10 acres of land to TNEB to establish this common facility and TNEB will

be mandated to operate and maintain the facility, independently.

VII. REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

There will not be any evacuation of people. If required, SIPCOT will draw a detailed R&R

Plan for the people from whom the lands will be acquired.

VIII. PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

The time schedule of project execution, of land development and getting the IE

commissioned, is proposed for 2 years.

The cost of the project including cost of the land is estimated at Rs. 250 crore.

ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL

A conceptual SWAT analysis was made on the proposed IE project. A detailed SWAT

analysis will be made as part of EIA and SIA studies.

A detailed Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis will be carried out during EIA studies and

documentation.

IX. CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PLAN

Social Responsibility of member industries will be stressed among them and in line with

guidelines of MoEF and CPCB exclusive Plans will be drawn from each one of the

Industry and its implementation with Annual Budgetary provision will be monitored.

SIPCOT will coordinate with District Administration for necessary coordination for

implementation of National and State programs for Social development.

SIPCOT with the help of Association of member industries will run a periodical Health

Camps in the surrounding areas, in coordination with the Collector ate of the District.



SIPCOT will develop an exclusive plan to ensure proper environmental management of

the IP with monitoring programs for the listed pollutant concentrations in air, water, soil

and noise, in the ambient environment of the assessed project impact area of 10Km

radius of the location.

Special Programs and Implementation systems will be stressed with each member

industry for Occupational Health and Safety.

Common Initiatives like Off Site and on site Emergency Management Plans will be in

place with the support of Local Bodies and Community groups of the surrounding areas

for 10Km radius. The stockholders of IP will be involved in the program of management

and monitoring based on their activities.

Disaster Management Bodies and Crisis Groups at District and State level will be

connected for plans and actions with the administration of SIPCOT.

The common facilities like Water, Power, Roads, Storm water lines and the like will be

fully managed by SIPCOT.

The environmental monitoring of the member industries will be jointly carried out with

respective industries, PCB and a coordinator from SIPCOT.

A detailed, Comprehensive Plan of Social and Environmental Responsibility will be

framed while EIA studies and documentation.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

SIPCOT TUTICORIN INDUSTRIAL P ARK

Thekkuveerapandiyapuram and MeelavittanVillages,

Ottapidaram and Tuticorin Taluk

Tuticorin District

Tamilnadu -628 008



Chennai – 600 008.

TERMS OF REFERENCE Tuticorin Industrial Park

SIPCOT/GoTN


TERMS OF REFERENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT &

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

SIPCOT TUTICORIN INDUSTRIAL PARK STATE INDUSTRIES PROMOTION CORPORATION OF TAMILNADU LIMITED

GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU Chennai – 600 008

The proposed Industrial park is envisaged to accommodate for Six different classified

Project Activities or Industrial Sectors viz., 1(d), 3(a), 3(b), 5(k), 4(a), 5(c) under both

categorization of A and B in EIA Notification, 2006 and amendments thereof; However, in

the case of 1(d) and 3(b) only B Category Activity will be given allotment of lands.

The proposed IP will also have any other industry that is not under the purview of EIA

Notifications and all industries as classified by Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)

viz. red, ultra red, orange or green.

Since the area of the park is more than 500 Hectare (609.05 Ha) and envisaged to industries

Categorized as A and B, as per EIA Notification 2006, SIPCOT prefers to get Environmental

Clearance under 7(C), as A Category for the proposed SIPCOT Tuticorin Industrial Park.

The following TERMS OF REFERENCE are proposed for conducting the Environmental survey

in the proposed project location, to assess the Impacts of the proposed Industrial Estate.

1. Project Feasibility

Need for the project–Industrial Estate for Thermal Power Plants 1(d)- B Category only,

Metallurgical Industries 3(a), Cement Grinding-3(b)-B Category only, Induction/Arc

Furnaces/Cupola Furnaces 5TPH or more 5(k), Petroleum refining industry-4(a), Petro-chemical

complexes-5(c) - Objectives and sizing of the project-Member industries and their activities-

Each member industry will be evaluated for;


SIPCOT/GoTN


Production : Raw materials, production processes, plant &

machineries, utilities, production capacity and product

/By Product(s).

Environmental Dimension : Water use pattern, effluent generation, characteristics

of the effluent, Effluent Treatment Plant as ZLDP for

recycle/reuse of treated effluent – SolidWaste; sources,

generation and Treatment/Management Systems –Coal

Handling & Storage- Risk Analysis –Emergency

Management Plans-Green belt development-

occupational health hazards – Energy requirement –

use of non conventional energy sources- Rain Water

Harvesting.

Comprehensive and wholesome Environmental Scenario of the Project Location-Feasibility

of the Industrial Estate

2. Analysis of Alternative Sites

Alternative sites- location details- Advantages- Issues-.

3. Existing Environmental Status

The environmental studies will be initiated for a 10 Km radius, as project Impact area that

surrounds the project location.

Establishing a Micro metrological station to observe hourly data on Wind Speed,

Wind direction, Temperature, Humidity, Rainfall and Solar radiation.

Establishing and run an Ambient Air Quality Monitoring (AAQM) program with at

least 6 AAQ stations, around the project area in 10 km radius, considering it as

project impact area.

Data will be generated on PM2.5, PM 10, SO2 NOx and CO in all stations as 24 hrs

concentration, for ONE SEASON.


SIPCOT/GoTN


Evaluation and characterization of the existing water sources.

Study on the characteristics of soil in the project impact area.

Observations on Noise sampling in strategic locations in the project impact area.

Observation and evaluation of the characteristics of flora and fauna, identifying

the representative sample area in the project impact area. Notified forest area,

if any. Species facing extinction, if any.

Observation and evaluation of the human environment, health impacts, etc., in

the project impact area.

4. Prediction and Evaluation of Impacts

Prediction of waste propagation in the project impact area, for all its

environmental attributes viz.,

Air : Air quality prediction models

Water : Impact on water bodies- Water quality models

Effluent : Generation of waste streams and their characterization studies

Solid waste: Source, quantification and characterization, Coal Handling &

Storage

Noise : Prediction on their propagation

Biological : Impacts on flora and fauna- Impacts on Forest area, if any.

Human : Health, occupational hazards, economical growth etc.,

5. Risk Analysis

Comprehensive Risk Analysis- Off Site consequence – Risk Management Plan.

6. On Site and Off-Site Emergency Plans


SIPCOT/GoTN


Prediction of hazards and accidents-Evaluation of preventive and management strategies-

Man power training modules-On Site and Off-Site Emergency preparedness Plans.

7. Post Project Environmental Monitoring

Detailed and well defined monitoring programs in respect of number of stations, number of

pollutants and number of observations for all environmental attributes viz., air, water, soil,

noise, socio economic and flora and fauna. Establishing an in-house laboratory with skilled

men with periodical monitoring programs.

8. Benefit Analysis

Conservation of Natural resources – Traffic- Societal Impacts – Short Term and Long Term

Benefits.

9. Corporate Responsibility Plan for Environmental Protection

Continuous monitoring of Stacks, AAQ and water sources- Best Practices for Coal Handling

& Storage- Storm water drainage-Rain Water Harvesting Structures- Environmental

Awareness Campaign- Public Health Centers- Support to Social activities in the surrounding

villages- Vehicular Parking- Non Conventional Energy applications- Continual Review on

Environmentally Sound Technologies .

10. Environmental Management Plan

Strategic evaluation and engineering designs on waste prevention and

minimization for all environmental attributes.

Control of air pollution: Mitigative and control measures and design engineering.

Water and effluent treatment plants: Zero Liquid Disposal Plants – Reuse and

Recycling Strategies.

Solidwaste management: Characterization, segregation, treatment,

reuse/disposal. Coal Handling & Storage Systems.

Noise level reduction.


SIPCOT/GoTN


Green belt development, Rainwater harvesting structures and social forestry in

the project impact area.

Human resources development, welfare schemes, health check-up/ primary

health centers, occupational hazards, etc.,

Emergency Management cell

Environmental Cell

SIPCOT is committed to organize Environmental studies and prepare EIA/EMP reports as

recommended in Guidance Documents of MoEF.

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