Multi-level parking lot mulled in Film City complex
Saturday, 11 May 2013 11:26
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The Times of India 11.05.2013 Multi-level parking lot mulled in Film City complex
NOIDA: Faced with an acute parking shortage in Noida, especially in the Film City complex in Sector 16A, Noida Authority is mulling setting up of a multi-level parking lot in the area. Noida's chairman and CEO, Rama Raman, has directed officials to study the feasibility and viability of the project.
Officials in charge of the area have to conduct a detailed survey of a plot which has been earmarked for the project that will cater to nearby offices. "There are hundreds of vehicles that come to this area and a multi-level parking facility will address the current problem of a large number of vehicles being stationed on the roads, leading to traffic congestion," said a senior Authority official.
Currently, randomly parked vehicles in the area's narrow roads not only bring traffic to a halt, but are also a security hazard. "The study of the plot, which is in the vicinity of a power substation, will decide how many vehicles will be able to park at the facility. The number of floors will also be determined after that," he added.
"There is a dire need to check illegal parking. Moreover, the number of vehicles being added to the roads is sharply disproportionate to the land availability for parking. It is imperative to come up with alternatives like multi-level parking," the official said.
Kozhikode corporation's building to get a makeover
Saturday, 11 May 2013 00:00
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The Times of India 11.05.2013 Kozhikode corporation's building to get a makeover
KOZHIKODE: The Kozhikode corporation is planning to convert the old corporation office building as a heritage museum that will showcase the history of the corporation and the surrounding areas.
The civic body is in the process of materializing the plan before the end of the current financial year.
A discussion will be held with the experts in the heritage sector and the government department involved in the preservation of such structures for the materialisation of the project.
The idea on the sort of heritage museum that will be set up is expected to be derived from the meeting to be held with experts in the field soon.
The civic body under its proposal to conserve the building as heritage structure
plans to set up a library for documentation of the history of the civic body. It has already started renovation work to preserve it as a heritage structure.
The renovation work worth around Rs 50 lakh was carried out on the more than a century-old structure which was in dire need of repair works.
The work comprising flooring, repair of car parking and toilets, roofing, painting had been carried out under the renovation work.
Deputy mayor P T Abdul Latheef said that the civic body plans to convert the old corporation office building into a heritage structure-cum-museum.
'"We have plans of setting up of a heritage museum that will provide authentic information about the bygone era to the public, students and researchers. A decision on items to be displayed inside the heritage museum will be made only after holding discussion with persons who are experts in the field as well as those who are willing to make contributions to materialize our dream,'' he said.
"We are planning to make the museum a reality in the golden jubilee year,'' he said.
M T Padma opposition leader said that the suggestion to set up the heritage museum was raised during a discussion held recently.
"It's a good move as the building which is constructed on the basis of old architecture style will remain as a historical monument in the years to come,'' said the opposition leader.
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Desalination plant to come up at Tuticorin
Saturday, 11 May 2013 00:00
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The Times of India 11.05.2013 Desalination plant to come up at Tuticorin
CHENNAI: A desalination plant that will convert warm water discharged by a thermal plant into fresh water is coming up at Tuticorin, scientists at the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) have said.
A demonstration plant has been set up at north Chennai thermal power station, NIOT director M A Atmanand said during national technology day celebrations at NIOT on Saturday. The warm water discharged from the thermal plant would be converted to freshwater that can be used again by the plant.
NIOT is also eyeing more research activities at its upcoming campus in Andhra Pradesh. "The campus near Nellore is almost complete," said Atmanand. The campus will carry out more experiments due to its proximity to the sea.
The defence research and development organization (DRDO) will work in tandem with NIOT to explore underwater research opportunities, said Avinash Chander, director of advance systems laboratory (ASL) of DRDO.
BMC plans separate cycling track on Marine Drive promenade
Thursday, 09 May 2013 09:08
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The Indian Express 09.05.2013 BMC plans separate cycling track on Marine Drive promenade
BMC is planning a dedicated cycling track on Marine Drive promenade.
The civic administration is conducting a feasibility study and also identifying, in consultation with the traffic department, other areas in the city to construct similar cycling tracks.
"The path will be of use to cyclists, especially in the mornings on Saturdays and Sundays," said Vivek Phansalkar, joint commissioner of police (traffic).
While long-term plan is to keep the tracks open for users throughout the day, cyclists will be initially able to use them from 5 am to 7 am.
"The detailed plan, including parking area, length of the track and whether it should be on the seaside or road side, is being deliberated upon," said a civic official.
"The track will be constructed in such a way there is no hurdle for pedestrians, especially morning walkers. The proposal is expected to be finalised within two months," he said.
Cycling enthusiasts welcomed the move.
"A separate track will be a boon for enthusiasts as it will not only encourage cycling, a good exercise, but also ensure safety," said Anandini Thakoor, chairperson of Khar Residents Association.
Meanwhile, a proposal mooted by residents more than four years ago to create dedicated cycling tracks in Khar-Bandra lies in cold storage awaiting traffic department permissions.
Inspired by Scandinavian countries, members of Khar-Bandra-Santacruz (KBS) forum had mooted the proposal in 2009. It had suggested creating cycling tracks over a 30-km stretch covering Carter Road, Khar Road, Chimbai, Bandstand, Reclamation and Santacruz.
"The proposal is yet to be cleared by the traffic department. Some narrow lanes would not be ideal for such tracks but the Carter Road and Bandstand promenades could definitely be used by cyclists," said Thakoor.
KBS forum had roped in Open Bicycles Project, a Mumbai-based group, for a traffic analysis in Bandra.
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