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Master Plan of ALEAP Sustainable Industrial Park in Gidijala, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India Sponsor Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Outcomes Prepared By

November 2018

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Background

Under the Indo German Bilateral Development Cooperation, in the field of environment, GIZ the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, a federal enterprise with operations around the globe, supports the German Government in the fields of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education. GIZ supports people and societies in shaping their own futures and improving their living conditions. GIZ provides technical cooperation under the “Sustainable and Environment-friendly Industrial Production” (SEIP) project to the identified partner agencies at central, state and local levels, on various identified priority topics. The SEIP Project works on selected industrial areas in Gujarat, Delhi, Uttarakhand and Andhra Pradesh. One of the important aspects has been introducing proper site master planning methods so that sustainability aspects are well integrated.

The SEIP project has an indicator related to demonstrating practical examples regarding management and planning methods of sustainable industrial zones supporting women employment and entrepreneurship. The project had earlier supported in planning of Green Industrial Park at Nandigama exclusively for women entrepreneurs, The Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of Andhra Pradesh (ALEAP), established in 1993. ALEAP is a state Level Organization with an objective of upliftment of women and empowerment through establishing Small and Medium Enterprises. The project has also developed Sustainability Standards, including provisions for enabling women entrepreneurs and women employees in the industrial parks. ALEAP has developed the first Women Entrepreneur's Industrial Estate in India at Gajularamaram near Hyderabad in Ranga Reddy District of Andhra Pradesh. ALEAP has also developed another multi product industrial cluster for women entrepreneurs with a thrust in Food Processing at Nunna near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. GIZ has provided technical support to ALEAP in planning and developing the industrial estate at Nandigama near Hyderabad. Continuing this engagement, as part of SEIP’s on-going activities, technical support to ALEAP in planning the new industrial estate at Visakhapatnam district as model sustainable industrial park is now intended.

ALEAP is now proposing to develop an industrial estate in Gidijala, Visakhapatnam District in an area of about 50 acres with the provisions for enabling women entrepreneurs and women employees to work in the industrial park. For supporting the activities related to planning of new industrial parks / clusters, GIZ has engaged Greeninfra Creations, to undertake the responsibilities of providing a conceptual master plan.

Vision for the Industrial Park

The vision of ALEAP, GIZ and GIC is to develop a new model green and sustainable industrial park which would provide a favourable environment for women employees and entrepreneurs. The industrial park would incorporate sustainability aspects, green building concepts, renewable energy technologies, state-of-art technologies, cost-effective infrastructure, gender inclusive features and environmental resource management.

Scope of GreenInfra Creation’s Consultancy Services

The objective of GreenInfra Creations is to prepare a conceptual site master plan for the new industrial park of ALEAP at Gidijala, in Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. The proposed site area is of approximately 50 acres. The conceptual site master plan forms a basis for developing eventually a

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detailed site master plan as well as detailed architectural designs so as to make the industrial park a model green and sustainable industrial park, keeping focus on women-friendly infrastructure.

Scope of services includes:

• Preparation of Conceptual Master Plan

• Site analysis and assessment of the proposed industrial park.

• Conduct stakeholder consultations and needs assessment in order to develop the overall vision and objective of the industrial park.

• Apply the Sustainability Standards developed by GIZ, specifically looking at gender inclusion and women-friendly infrastructure requirements.

• Apply the required statutory requirements in the plan so as to make the industrial park as a model green and sustainable park.

• Prepare design concepts of various prominent features of the industrial park along with 3-D visualisations.

• Prepare a presentation and a 3-D walkthrough of the site highlighting the sustainability measures incorporated.

Approach to Master Planning of ALEAP IP at Visakhapatnam

The following approach has been adopted during the concept plan preparation for the proposed ALEAP Industrial Park at Visakhapatnam. Stage – 1 1st Stakeholder interactions

Issues identification Comprehension of ALEAP’s objectives and targets

Comprehension of the character and functions of existing and proposed parks operated by ALEAP

Stage – 2 Background Research

Review of National codes and guidelines Review of International codes and guidelines Review of GIZ developed guidelines Review of local bylaws, GOs, applicable norms and regulations

Stage – 3 Site visit,

Reconnaissance Photo documentation Site analysis Climate analyses

Stage – 4 Discussion with APIIC

Obtaining the site profile Understanding of the objectives of APIIC Collection of Information on binding regulations applicable to the site

Stage – 5 Interim plan preparation

Feedback from ALEAP and GIZ on interim plan

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Presentation at National level workshop, in New Delhi, on the overall approach and interim plan

Stage – 6 2nd Stakeholder interaction and presentation

Presentation of the proposed plan Feedback on the proposed plan

Stage – 7 Final plan preparation

Fine tuning of the proposed plan Assessment of the final outcome

Brief description of the Site and its surroundings

The location of the proposed site is designated with Latitude 17o-900’ North - Longitude 83o-314’ East on the North-West corner of the site, and Latitude 17o-909’ North – Longitude 83o-302’ East on South-East corner of the site. As indicated in the maps provided by APIIC Visakhapatnam, the APIIC has allocated 63 Acres of land for industrial development in the Gidijala region, out of which 50 Acres of the land would be earmarked for ALEAP IP. The location of land for the proposed Trade Centre has been identified on the southern edge of the proposed IP. As per the information from APIIC the earmarked land complies to the DTCP planning guidelines.

Out of the 63 Acre land indicated by APIIC the ALEAP proposes to develop the IP within 50 acres on the northern edge of the total site. The profile of the proposed site is more or less rectangular with its wider edge abutting the existing 40 ft. wide district road. The altitude of the site, above mean sea level, varies between 70 meter at the road level and 90 meters at rear end, across the site.

The topography of the proposed site and its surrounding area is a combination of plain lands and hilly terrains as depicted in Figure No. 10 and attached in Annexure I. The site is situated on a uniform and gradual slope of Tarluvada foot hill. The elevation of the tip of the Tarluvada hill is 400m above Mean Sea Level and the elevation of the foot hill is 100m. The abutting road is at an elevation of 70m.

Proposed Landuse Breakup vis-à-vis Recommended Standards

Land Use – For Alternative 1 Total Site Area – 50 Acres

Standard Percentage

Area in Acre (in Hectare)

Percentage Achieved (Alt- 1)

Common Facilities 55%-60 % 30 60.00 %

Industrial Plots

Commercial Shopping Centre, Petrol Pumps, Guest House/ Budget, Hotels, Lodging and Boarding, Service and Repair shops, Admin

2 % - 3 % 1.18 2.36 %

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Recreational Buffer zones, Parks, Water bodies, Green under High tension electrical lines etc., Sports field, Green Pathways

10 % - 12 % 5.30 10.60 %

Facilities Public and semi-public : Fire station/ Fire post, Police Station / Police post, Hospital / Dispensary, Day Care Centre etc., Solid waste, Services: Electric sub-station, STP, Pumping station, Underground reservoir / Firefighting tanks and other utilities etc.

8-10 % 4.02 8.04 %

Transportation Circulation, Loading/unloading area, Parking, Truck Parking, Goods vehicle parking etc.

18-20 % 9.50 19.00 %

Total ALEAP IP Area 50.00 100.00 %

Highlights of the Key Provisions in the proposed IP

The highlights of the key provisions in the proposed IP is depicted in the figure below. All the provisions have made through planning and disposition of functions and spaces.

The result of the key provisions has been achieved through various measures indicated in the figure below and briefly illustrated in the following table.

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Brief description of the Key Provisions in the Proposed Master Plan

Environment Management Infrastructure

Waste management Provided

waste water management Provided

storm water management Provided

recycle / reuse of wastes Provided

IT Park Management Admin building Provided

Visitors centre Provided

Common facility centre Provided

Seminar halls Provided

Business centres etc. Provided

Energy Systems Renewable energy generation and application installations

Provided

Eco-efficient Mobility Roads with hierarchies and standard ROW

Provided

walk to work : pedestrian friendly access zones

Provided

bicycle tracks Provided

Parking Provided

Access to public transport systems Provided

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Battery operated shuttle vehicles with charging stations

Provided

Fuel filling station for vehicles

Greens, Landscaped Areas and Recreational Areas

Greens Provided

Landscaped areas Provided

Open spaces Provided

Ventilation zones Provided

Art and architecture, Provided

Social Infrastructure Crèche Provided

Central kitchen Provided

Play Schools Provided

Health centre & First aid centre Provided

Recreation and entertainment facilities Provided

Recreational Parks Provided

Public toilets Provided

Safety and security infrastructure etc. Provided

Others Electricity distribution Provided

IT infrastructure Provided

Fire station Provided

Disaster Management and Trauma Centre

Provided

Highlights of the ALEAP Industrial Park

The appropriate execution of the proposed plan envisages achievement of the following.

• High level of productivity, gender inclusive employment, substantial amount of investments from the region as well as from abroad, higher tax revenues.

• Attractiveness to investments

• Increase in Wealth to the State in terms of investments, tax revenues, foreign exchange benefits through imports and exports

• Increase in global visibility and networking with global and local markets

• Employment generation for the trained and educated professionals, women, and local surrounding population through work opportunities, training and skill development

• Championing and facilitating as driver of women entrepreneurship through Model working procedure, growth opportunities and development

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• Addressing the climate change concerns and environmental concerns through implementation of Green buildings and resource efficiency

Outcome of the Proposed Plan

S.N. Outcome Target Achieved / Not Achieved

1. Plot area – 1000 sqyd per plot Achieved

2. Flexibility of amalgamation of multiple plots to cater to the demands for larger industrial units

Achieved

3. Provision for 145 Industrial plots Achieved

4. Compliance to International Frameworks for Eco-Industrial Parks (GIZ) Achieved

5. International Sustainability Standards (GIZ) Achieved

6. Gender Inclusive Planning (GIZ) Achieved

7. Zoning and Clustering of industries as per type Achieved

8. Provision for dedicated Parking space for each Cluster Achieved

9. Provision for E-Shuttle cabs for Internal Transit Achieved

10. Provisions for Safety and Security Achieved

11. Storm Water Management Achieved

12. Effluent and Solid Waste Management Achieved

Benefits to the Government

As per the information received from various sources operating similar IPs in the State an approximate estimate has been worked out, as indicated below. Total investments - 55 Cr (approx.) (including development and operation) Tax revenue for the government and local authorities - approx. 30 % on the revenue earned from

the IP Benefits to the ALEAP

Apart from the benefit of availing the opportunity of serving the society through women empowerment, direct economy generation, social upliftment, education and skill development, and improvement of quality of life in the region, the ALEAP is expected to gain the following benefits from the proposed IP.

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• Sale of industrial properties

• Monthly and Annual Rental

• Maintenance charges

• Revenue from Industrial and Educational Tourism

• Revenue from commercial plantations

• Revenue from rental of the convention centre, exhibition halls, business hotel etc.

Employment Benefits

Total employment Direct employment : Individual industry

Entrepreneurs / Working personnel / Service personnel / Contractual personnel

Direct employment : Common facilities

Managerial personnel / Working personnel / Maintenance & Service personnel / Contractual personnel

Indirect employment : Individual industry

Vendors / Suppliers / Technical support professionals / Transport operators

Indirect employment : Common facilities

Managerial personnel / Working personnel / Maintenance & Service personnel / Contractual personnel

Employment to local surrounding population

Direct jobs: Semi-skilled / Unskilled human resources

Indirect jobs:

Commercial establishments / transport agencies / medical agencies / logistic agencies /

Employment of women Direct jobs:

Indirect jobs:

At least 50 % of the required human resources

At least 70 % of the required human resources

Employment of differently abled people

Gender inclusive Nearly 10 % of the required human resources

Barrier-free buildings etc. All buildings recommended for barrier-free accessibility provisions

Benefits for employees Economic upliftments

Exposure to higher education

Skill development

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Entrepreneurship encouragement and development

Improvement of quality of life

Improvement of financial independence

Attractive work environment for employees

Aesthetically attractive industrial campus

Healthy and Environmentally conducive

Clean development mechanism adopted

Clean air and green surroundings

Benefits to the Community

Population to be benefited

Indirect employment About 500 semiskilled and unskilled people would get jobs in support services, e.g., eateries, laundries etc.

Resource efficiency

Green buildings State-of-the-art concepts and technologieshave been integrated within the planning and guidelines for execution to optimise use of public resources (water, energy, materials).

Renewable energy technologies State-of-the-art technologies have been proposed to tap renewable energy sources and make judicial use of the same to minimise energy expenses.

Energy efficiency State-of-the-art concepts have beenintegrated to optimise use of energy use (power, fossil fuel etc.).

Waste reuse efficiency State-of-the-art concepts have been adopted to recycle and reuse of the wastes restricted within the IP

Environment protection

Waste recycling Guidelines have been adopted for reducing and recycling of wastes to minimise negative environmental impacts.

Wastewater recycling State-of-the-art concepts and technologies have been adopted to collect, transport and treatment of the wastewater for use in the IP

Green belts Adequate green belt has been proposed at the IP level, and green edges have been

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proposed at the individual IP level

Rainwater harvesting Integrated into the Park planning and stormwater management

Regional Area Development

Economic impact Strong positive impact

Education and training High potential for upliftment of educational standards and domain-specific skill development

Hospitality Improvement of hospitality services

health care Provision of high level of health care facilities as a routine services, as well as trauma management during emergency

commercial activity Supporting non-industrial supports oriented jobs / employment

Overall Achievement

A schematic has been presented below to comprehend the overall outcome of the proposed Industrial Park at Gidijala, Visakhapatnam, to be developed by ALEAP, as envisaged by GreenInfra Creations.