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MC studying feasibility of overbridge at Sector 17

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:09 administrator
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Indian Express  29.09.2010

MC studying feasibility of overbridge at Sector 17

The Municipal Corporation (MC) is getting a study conducted about the structural feasibility of an overbridge to be constructed at Sector 17. The civic body has involved Punjab Engineering College University of Technology in the project. The plan for the overbridge will be finalised in a fortnight.

One overbridge is already present in the sector. The second overbridge to be constructed would be starting from near Hotel Taj to KC Theatre. The need for an overbridge was felt due to high traffic movement. The aim is to decongest the area. The Municipal Corporation had prepared a plan for the overbridge. The structural feasibility for the same had to be tested. Once this is done, the final plan for the bridge would be ready. Superintending Engineer (B&R) Mukesh Anand said that the overbridge would be similar to the one that already exists, but a newer version. “The overbridge that is present was made many years ago. The new one would be constructed keeping in view the requirements of present times,” he said.

A market would also be constructed on lines of the bridge market in the sector. With Sector 17 being a commercial hub, the number of vehicles frequenting the area are high. Anand says, “The overbridge was proposed with the aim of decongesting the area. Already the traffic movement on the stretch of road is high. In the coming years, it would increase further. Keeping in view the needs of the future the overbridge would prove helpful.”

The Municipal Corporation had earlier mooted a proposal to widen some roads in the sector. However, it was felt that too many trees would have to be chopped off for the purpose; so the plan was dropped. Other steps are being taken to manage traffic in the area, including the proposed construction of multi-level parking lots.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:11
 

Around Town

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 11:40 administrator
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Indian Express  29.09.2010

Around Town

Ramesh blames DJB, NDMC for blackbuck deaths
New Delhi: Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said “failure” on the part of the Delhi Jal Board and the NDMC to repair the sewer line and ensure supply of clean water to the Delhi Zoo led to the death of the 10 blackbucks. “I had visited the zoo two weeks back and inspected the sewage system, which was in a bad shape. “Despite my instructions to NDMC and DJB officials to repair the sewer line that was pumping sewage water in some of the enclosures, nothing was done in this direction. The death of animals is very unfortunate,” Ramesh said. The blackbucks died after drinking contaminated water that flowed back into their enclosure due to a blockage in the sewer line leading to the Yamuna. The remaining 60 blackbucks have been moved to another place and they are being monitored, a zoo official said.

Leyland penalised for bus fire: Govt to HC
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that it has pulled up Ashok Leyland over the quality of buses, following incidents in which some low-floor buses caught fire. The manufacturer was now ready to give indemnity bonds for the vehicles. The counsel for the government submitted before a Division Bench that they had also directed the manufacturer to adhere to all safety measures. The counsel further sought the court’s permission to allow rolling out around 600 Leyland buses, on which the Bench said they would take up the matter on Wednesday for deciding their plea.

Gurgaon-Manesar urban plan gets approval
Gurgaon: The Gurgaon-Manesar urban complex will have an improved system of roads. A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Town and Country Planning Department’s state level committee held under the chairmanship of the Haryana Chief Minister. The committee approved the development plan of the Gurgaon-Manesar urban complex-2025. A 200-m-wide institutional belt, reserved to be developed by government and semi-government organisations, has also been approved. The new development plan was prepared for a projected population of 40 lakh.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 11:45
 

Now, space for play in residential zones

Wednesday, 29 September 2010 11:19 administrator
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The Times  of India          29.09.2010

Now, space for play in residential zones

GURGAON: Commercial recreational facilities like clubs, community centres, swimming pools, badminton, tennis and squash courts, joy-rides or water-parks etc could now come up in residential areas. The Haryana government on Tuesday decided to allow the change of land use (CLU) for these activities in zones earmarked for residential and open space and green belts.

Framed under the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction an Unregulated Development Act, 1963, the policy is applicable with immediate effect.

A spokesman for the Town and Country Planning Department (DTCP) said that in residential zones, CLU permission for recreational purposes would be granted for maximum of two such facilities in one sector, which is spread over more than 200 acres. Similarly, in the case of residential sectors which are spread in areas less than 200 acres, only one recreational facility will be allowed.

As the per norms, opening of a club, community centre, swimming pools, badminton, tennis or squash courts, indoor games facility, canteen and restaurants should not cover more than 200 sq meters.

The government has also laid down norms, which say such facilities can come up on a land not less than half-an-acre and not more than two acres. These sites must have 18-meter approach road to accommodate the traffic. Such facility should have 100% FAR, but not more than 10% of the permitted FAR will be allowed for rooms. A maximum of 10% of total FAR can be utilized for commercial use such as canteen or restaurant and allied commercial activities, said a department spokesperson.

Similarly, the policy permits setting up of mini-amusement parks, outdoor games facilities requiring minimal construction. Any such facility should have an approach road, minimum area of two acres and maximum of five acres. At least 20% of the site area should be dedicated for parking, an official release said.

The policy stipulates that the overall character of the site shall be maintained as open, with minimum construction. However, joy-rides or water-parks in such projects shall not be considered part of the covered FAR.
 
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