CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

 

Executive Summary

 

          The CDP Kochi has been prepared after a series of consultations with the key stakeholders, consisting of Senior Citizens, Mayor, Ex- Mayors, M.L.A.s, M.P.s, Industrialists, Environmentalists, N.G.O.s, councillors and experts in various fields. The process of arriving at a vision for the city started from 1994, with the introduction of the 73rd & 74th CAA which gave powers to the Local Bodies to formulate their long term & short term plans. The Vision Document for Cochin was prepared in 2002 and the preparation of Master Plan for the city is in its final stages.

 

Apart from the verbal aspirations evolved during the workshops and seminars, each local body submitted their specific requirements in various sectors. The Rapid City appraisal and analysis of the opportunities, strengths, weaknesses and threats specific to Kochi have given a clear picture of the sectoral priorities and the interventions required in each sector. The vision as evolved from the aspirations of the people can be specified as below.

 

Vision for Kochi: - ‘An economically productive, effective and socially egalitarian metropolis which will provide to all sections of society the level of services that would attract world wide attention as the desired center for heritage tourism, IT and Port based services’.

 

Taking cognizance of the fact that the J.N.N.U.R.M. lays emphasis on creating an economically productive, efficient, equitable and responsive city based on the vision for Kochi / as evolved from the various discussions, seminars and workshops, key challenges facing the city have been identified under various sectors of priority. The national and state Govt. policies and international development trends have been considered in prioritizing the key sectors In order to bridge the gap between the existing situations and the future goals, strategies have been formulated and action programmes have been worked out. Financial, physical and administrative interventions required have been identified and an investment plan has been prepared. The study has led to the following conclusions,

 

1.           The historic importance of the city and the rich and the varied heritage of the different ethnic groups present a need for conservation of the places of heritage value.

2.           The growth of the city as revealed from the study of the administrative and political history points to the importance of trade and the role of the Cochin port in the development of the city.

3.           The investments already proposed, in the port related activities present a need for augmentation of the city infrastructure with emphasis on the service accessibility by the urban poor.

4.           The city and the environs have a fragile eco system, which needs to be protected.

5.           Special priority is to be given to the urban poor section of the society especially in their accessibility to services.

6.          There is a need to bring in reforms in physical & financial management, which will render sustainability to the whole programme.

 

Demography and Economic Base

 

            Kochi, the largest agglomeration in Kerala, is centered on Cochin City, which is the nerve center of all commercial and economic activities in the state of Kerala. This area is characterized by comparatively flat terrain and a large expanse of backwaters and canals with small and large islands scattered in the backwaters. The coastal areas are densely populated with a density of 6300 persons per sq.km. in the city compared to the average density of 819 persons per sq.km. in the State.

         

 

Delineation of Kochi City for the purpose of CDP

          Urban expansion during the past few decades out grew the limits of Cochin City. Immediate hinterland of Cochin Port has been delineated as the Greater Cochin Region, which covers 731 sq.km. which is almost 8 times the area of the city. From 1981 census onwards an Urban Agglomeration area has been identified. 2001 census has identified an urban agglomeration consisting of the City, 5 Municipalities and 15 Panchayats. For the purpose of the preparation of the City Development Plan, an area extending to 330 sq.km. with in the Greater Cochin Region predominantly falling  under the Kochi UA has been delineated based on certain criteria which are explained in detail in chapter 1. The CDP area covers Cochin City, 2 adjoining Municipalities and 13 contiguous Panchayats. The population of the CDP area comes to 11.38 lakhs.

 

 

Population Projection

 

          Projected population based on natural growth trend is estimated to be 12.52 lakhs in 2011, 13.69 lakhs in 2021 and 14.29 lakhs in 2026.The city does not exert a pulling effect compared to other Metropolitan cities probably due to the rural urban continuum character of Kerala which provides services and amenities in outlying areas as well. However once the major projects planned materialize some migration can be expected. There is definitely a large percentage of floating population who commute daily to the city from a radius of about 100 kms. The total population including the expected migration and the floating population is estimated to be 14.52 lakhs by 2011, 17.69 lakhs in 2021 and 21.69 lakhs in 2026 in the CDP area.

 

 

Economic Base

 

The economy of the area is dependent on the activities of the Cochin Port. More than 60% of the tax revenue of the State comes from Cochin and hence Cochin is rightly called the ‘Commercial Capital of Kerala’. A number of industries are located in this district and the proximity and development potential of Cochin Port attracts private and public investments in port related activities.

The economic activities and the population growth exert pressure on the available infrastructural facilities. This calls for the analysis of key sectors of infrastructural development to assess the extent of intervention needed to achieve the desired living and working condition in the area.

 

 

          The vision, the key issues and the strategy adopted for meeting the challenges are indicated in each of the sectors separately. The key sectors are identified below

1.      Water Supply

2.      Sewerage

3.      Solid Waste Management

4.      Strom Water Drainage

5.      Traffic and Transportation

6.      Urban Poverty alleviation

7.      Social Amenities and Urban Renewal

8.      Heritage

9.      Tourism

10.  Environment

11.  Spatial Growth Trends and Land Utilization

 

 

Water Supply

 

The vision

    

‘Provide quality water supply in an environment friendly and sustainable manner.’

 

Key Issues

 

Based on the review of the current water supply scenario, the

following key challenges are identified.

 

·         Gap between demand and supply – At present the water supply service area of Aluva head works comprise of Cochin Corporation, 4 Municipalities and 27 Panchayats, drawing water from Periyar river. The total demand of the region is 622 mld. The present supply being only 225 mld, the deficiency is 397 mld. The problem will worsen when additional requirement is necessitated in non-domestic sector when the new projects in both public and private sector are completed in and around Kochi.

·         Intermittent water supply – Due to the lack of sufficient quantity for supply, supply is limited from ˝ an hour a day to 8 hours in different localities. There are areas where water is supplied only twice a week. Also, in some of the Islands, water is pumped online from water brought in barges at any time of the day – past midnight in some locations.

·         Non-availability of spot sources – Spot sources like open dug well, shallow tube well and ponds are not feasible, in City center and coastal areas, due to salinity. However, there is scope for harvesting the rainwater, which is abundantly available during the Monsoon seasons. For coastal areas sea and brackish water desalination possibilities exist in addition to the normal piped supply.

·         Far away perennial sources – Perennial sources are at far away locations, which need supply mains to be laid for long distances. This makes water supply costly.

·         The availability of water in the 2 identified sources viz. the rivers is also a matter of concern in the long term, as the demand of water increases.

·         Quality of the environment – The iron pipes used for water supply mains get corroded easily due to the high saline soil through which they are laid. This combined with the high pressure pumping lead to frequent bursting of mains.

 

Strategy.

 

Analyzing the key issues and current challenges, a clear strategy for water supply is adopted to achieve an efficient and sustainable water supply system. The goal is to supply water at 150 epcd by 2011 and increase the supply to at least 8 hours a day by 2011. The strategy covers aspects of policy level planning, reforms, institutional strengthening and service delivery system

 

Planning, Reforms & Institutional Strengthening

            

·       Comprehensive Water Sector Development

·       Energy Audit Studies

·       Water Quality Studies and Monitoring

·       Design and Implementation of Communication Strategy

·       Baseline Survey

·       GIS mapping of Water Supply Lines

·       Modernizing Financial Management (MIS)

·       Private & beneficiary participation in management of desalination plants and rainwater harvesting.

 

Water Resource Management

                  

·       Protection of river sources, Periyar and Muvattupuzha rivers

·       Protection of fresh water ponds, wells and reservoirs

·       Compulsory rainwater harvesting

·       Identification of other fresh water sources

·      Introduction of desalination plants for immediate supply of potable water especially in coastal areas

·       Construction of Intake arrangements at Aluva

·       Construction of Intake arrangements at Pazhoor

·       Construction of 100 mld Water Treatment Plant at Maradu

·       Construction of 285 mld Water Treatment Plant at Kalamassery

 

 

 

Augmentation of Water Supply

 

·       Laying transmission mains and rehabilitation of existing distribution system

·       Introduction of  scada  system

·       UFW Reduction Project

·       24 hour water supply project

 

O&M of Water Supply System

 

·       Motor and electrical repairs and up gradation

·       Distribution network reforms rationaliztion

 

Citizens Relations management

 

·       Modernization of Complaint redressal system

·       Awareness creation to conserve the available water resources

 
Investment Plan for period up to 2012

 

Part – I      Piped Water supply System

1. Planning Reforms & Strengthening                                 Estimated Investment in Crores                                       

  1. Comprehensive Water Sector Development

Mater Plan                                                                         3.08

  1. Energy Audit Studies                                                           3.08
  2. Water Quality Studies and Monitoring                                     4.08
  3. Design and Implementation of communication

Strategy                                                                           4.60

     e.  Baseline Survey                                                                 0.75

     f.   Human Resources Development                                           8.35

      g.    Establishment of Regulatory Authority                                 6.85

      h.    GIS Mapping of Water and Sewerage Utility Mapping              4.50

      i.     Community Initiative Support                                             2.00

      j.     Modernizing Financial Management and MIS                         3.75

      k.    E-Governance                                                                 3.00

            Total                                                                                                      44.04

 

 

2. Water Resources

 

a        Protection of river sources, Periyar and

     Muvattupuzha rivers                                                     .225

b.   Construction of Intake arrangements at Aluva                                    5.00

c.   Construction of Intake arrangements at Pazhoor                        .75

d.   Construction of 100 mld water Treatment Plant at Maradu                      16.50

  1. Construction of 285 mld Water Treatment Plant at

Kalamassery                                                               29.50

Total                                                                                        51.975

3. Augmentation of Water Supply

 

a        Laying Raw Water Pumping Mains                                               148.74

b        Laying clear Water Pumping Mains                                                 30.09

c         Construction of GL sumps and service reservoirs                        33.19

d        Construction of Electrical Sub-station & Pump Houses                         14.30

e        Supply and Erection of Pump sets                                                11.63

f         Lying transmission mains and rehabilitation of

      Existing distribution system                                               20.00

g.   Laying additional distribution networks                                         600.00

h.   SCADA Project                                                                         66.50

i.    UFW Reduction Project                                                               71.80

j.    24 Hr. water Supply Project                                                        73.60

     Total                                                                                       1069.85

 

4. O & M Water Supply System

a        Motor & Electrical repairs and upgradation                                              .18

b        Distribution network rationalization                                            2.94 

Total                                                                                             3.12

 

5. Citizen Relation Management                                                  

a        Awareness creation to conserve the available

      Water resources and Citizens feed back mechanism                             1.98

b.   Modernization of complaint Redressal System                            1.33

       Total                                                                                                    3.31

Grand Total                                                                                               1172.30

 

Special water Supply Project for the Coastal Areas

Part – II   Setting up of Desalination Plants in the Coastal Parts of CDP area

 

      1. Coastal Areas of Cochin City                                                  11.00

      2. Coastal Panchayats                                                              15.50

      3. Bottling Plants                                                             3.50

           Total                                                                                        30.00

 

Part – III Rainwater Harvesting in Public Buildings

 

  1. Purchasing of Ferrocement  Tanks                              

            a. Corporation area                                                     0.20

            b. Municipal Areas                                                             0.40

            c. Panchayat Areas                                                      2.37

                 Total                                                                                               2.97

 

  1. Construction of re- charge structures                                                  

            a.  Corporation area                                                          0.02

            b.  Municipal Areas                                                            0.06

            c.   Panchayat  Areas                                                        0.15

                  Total                                                                                                0.23

                    Grand Total                                                                        3.20

Sewerage

 

 The Vision

 

                   ‘Provide efficient sewerage and wastewater services in an environment friendly manner.’

 

Key Issues

 

                   Kochi and surroundings face many a problem in the provision of sewerage. The following are the main issues.

 

 

Strategies

 

             

Sewerage System Investment Plan (2 Phases)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning Reforms & Strengthening                 Estimated Investment in Crores

 

1.      Comprehensive Sewerage Sector Development Master Plan                   8.00

2.      Energy Audit Studies                                                                                5.00

3.      Sewerage Quality Studies and Monitoring                                               5.50

4.      Design and Implementation of Communication Strategy                         4.60

5.      Human Resources Development                                                               1.50

6.      Community Initiatives Support                                                                 8.35

              Total                                                                                                 32.95

 

 

II. Construction of Treatment Plant and Service Delivery System

 

        Construction of Treatment Plant                                                        237.00

        Construction of Lifting station                                                           130.00

        Laying Trunk Sewers                                                                         949.00

        Laying Distribution Sewers                                                                812.00

        Supplying and Errection of Pump sets                                                 17.00

        Road Restoration Charges & Railway Crossings                               164.00

        Power allocation                                                                                   11.05

        Rehabilitation of Existing Sewerage System                                     176.00

        Procurement of Tools & Plants, Machineries, Vehicles etc.              100.00

               Total                                                                                      2596.05

               Grand Total                                                                              2629.00

 

                                               

 Solid Waste Management

 

The Vision

 

                        ‘ To implement economically productive and effective Solid Waste Management with accountability and transparency to transform Cochin and suburbs to one of the cleanest places in the world by the year 2010.’

 

 Key Issues

 

   1.  Poor level of waste collection

  2.  No segregation at source

  3.  No planned reuse/recycle

  4.  Poor frequency of waste collection.

  5.  Inefficient collection and disposal at temporary transfer locations

  6.  Obsolete waste handling and transportation system

  7.  Street cleaning utterly inadequate.

  8.  No scientific and modern waste processing at any stage.

  9.  Water logging due to choking of drains with waste.

10.  Mosquito menace due to stagnation of water in drains

11.  Filthy Environment not congenial to a tourists’ destination.

12.  Misery of the poor who are the worst affected due to poor waste 

       Management.

 

 Strategy

          The strategy involves awareness creating, proper management of collection 

 

Planning Reforms & Strengthening                       Estimated Investment in Crores

 

1.      Awareness cum live model demonstration in schools,

      institutions.                                                                      49.55           

2.      Promotion of segregation of solid waste at source by                        

       Provision of litter bins, domestic vermi composting

       units and introduction of collection charges and

       Private participation in collection and transporting of solid

       waste at predetermined rates.                                                     20.89

3.      Creation of SPVs for secondary collection.                                        11.19

4.      Secondary collection with Private participation                                     5.00

5.      Compulsory Incineration units in hospitals.                                        56.99

6.      Solid Waste processing at Brahampuram employing,

       composting, biomethantion and secure land filling methods.

·         Facility creation at Brahmapuram site                                     13.82

·         Enhancement of the role of ULB staff, introduction

      Of Computer system                                                         12.00

·         Special method for disposal                                          0.96

             Total                                                                                                           170.40

 

Drainage

 

The vision

A clean and flood free city scape with proper drainage system.

 

 

 

 

Key Issues

·         Inadequate drainage – Analysis of the drainage sector reveals that only 60% of  the Cochin Corporation area is covered by drainage. In this region with high rainfall, lack of drainage leads to frequent flooding of roads.

·         Inefficient system – Many of the existing drains, lack sufficient slopes, making cross drainage inefficient. The flat terrain of the region, combined with high water table and the nearness to sea contribute to this. The tidal waters flow inward through the drains. Lack of sufficient funds is a major reason for this scenario.

·         Lack of Master Plan – There is no Master Plan for drainage in the region. Works done in bits and pieces are not capable of providing total solution for the flooding of low-lying areas and also roads, blocking traffic during the rainy season.

·         Barriers to drainage – Railway lines run in the north-south direction in Kochi city and the natural slope is from east to west. Even the few cross drainages across the railway lines get blocked, leading to stagnation.

·         Lack of proper co-ordination – In Kerala, provision of drainage is carried out by the concerned local bodies, State Irrigation Department, National Highway, Southern Railways and the State PWD. Lack of proper co-ordination among these agencies leaves gaps in this sector.

 

Strategy

Rehabilitation of primary drains, Protection of secondary drains and construction of area drains to ensure complete drainage.

 

I. Capacity building                                                                  Estimated Investment in Crores

  1. Identification of problem areas                                                       1.50            
  2. Resettlement & Rehabilitation planning                                              8.00
  3. Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan                                              3.00
  4. Preparation of feasibility report and detailed engineering studies             23.50

Total                                                                                                   36.00

 

Primary Drains

 

  1. Desilting and removal of weeds                                                           14.78
  2. Removal and rehabilitation of encroachments                                    25.70
  3. Widening and deepening                                                                20.50
  4. Construction of side walls and lining                                           100.77
  5. Construction of cross drainage works                                              64.12           
  6. Construction of canal side roads                                                     25.45
  7. Landscaping                                                                      14.39

Total                                                                                                    265.71

 

Secondary Drains

 

1.      Desilting and removal of weeds                                                      4.62

2.      Removal and rehabilitation of encroachments                                     4.00

3.      Widening and deepening                                                                3.65

4.      Construction of side walls and lining                                          290.35

5.      Construction of cross drainage works                                              45.80

6.      Construction of canal side roads                                                       7.55

7.      Landscaping                                                                        3.85

 Total                                                                                                   359.82           

 

Area Drains

 

  1. Desilting and removal of weeds                                                        0.90
  2. Construction of interior drains                                                            173.28      
  3. Cross drainage works                                                                     2.89

Total                                                                                                   177.07           

 

Others           

 

  1. Creation of public awareness                                                            5.00
  2. Study of ground water charging & implementation                              11.40
  3. Canal water quality improvement                                                    10.00
  4. Regulatory Pumping system                                                 10.00
  5. Unforeseen items                                                                         25.00

Total                                                                                                     61.40           

Grand Total                                                                                          900.00                    

 

Traffic and Transportation

 

 The Vision

 

‘To attain an integrated transport system which leads to efficient, speedy, smooth, comfortable, and safe traffic flow with high priority to public transport which is environment friendly and accessible to the disabled.’

 

Key Issues

 

1.                  Majority of the traffic problems are concentrated along two east-west corridors

2.                  The city is divided into two parts by the Railway line

3.                  Improper traffic junctions

4.                  Chronic parking problems in core areas, lack of parking space results in road side parking causing bottle necks and creating traffic block

5.                  The pedestrian crossing across major corridors in city centre is a serious problem

6.                  The absence of bus bays causes considerable reduction in road capacity

7.                  Main roads are obstructed by transformers and hoardings installed on road margins

8.                  High volume of traffic in major corridors of the city core which do not have the capacity to bear the present traffic volume and creates high congestion

9.                  Narrow bridges and inadequate number of railway over bridges.

10.              Encroachment of road by footpath vendors and petty shops results in consequent narrowing of the area available for movement of traffic.

11.              Absence of integrated terminal for different modes of transport.

12.              Lack of utility ducts in roads

 

 

Strategy

·         Improvement of the existing road network to facilitate free flow

      of traffic by removing hindrances

·         Completion of the traffic network

·         Integration of different modes of transport by creation of terminal and interchange facilities.

·         Constitution of Greater Cochin Transport Authority

·         Updating of comprehensive traffic and transport study

·         Traffic and transportation management using GIS & GPS technologies

·         Creation of Urban Transportation Development Fund

·         Encouraging the Water Transport

·         Improving the share of public transport

·         Introduction of MRTS

·         Streamlining and regularising the heavy cargo transport

·         Junction and Traffic signal improvement

·         Synchronised traffic control

·         Parking management

 

  Name of Project                                                 Estimated Investment in Crores        

 

RFB Projects (16 Nos), Improvement to NH Standard                                                163.00

Outer Ring Road                                                                                                           140.00

Inner Ring Road                                                                                                              85.00

Link Roads                                                                                                                      93.00

Roads Through CBD Area                                                                                              37.00

Radial Roads                                                                                                                  233.00

Water Front Road                                                                                                          132.00

Secondary Roads                                                                                                           661.00

Rail Over Bridges                                                                                                          332.00

FLY OVERs/ SUB WAYs                                                                                            415.00

Bridges                                                                                                                          900.00

Multi Level Parking                                                                                                        59.00

Public Comfort Centres                                                                                                    2.00                                                                                            

Moffusil Bus Terminals                                                                                                133.00

Peripheral Parkings                                                                                                         15.00

Truck Terminals                                                                                                              70.00

Pedestrian crossing/ escalator facilities                                                                           16.00

Road Markings and Sign Boards                                                                                     14.00

Signals                                                                                                                             25.00

Waiting Sheds                                                                                                                   6.00

Bus Bays                                                                                                                         12.00

Inland Water transport Terminals, Navigational aids, Canal dredging                          48.00

Metro rail, Viability Gap                                                                                              635.00

 

Total                                                                                                                           4226.00

 


Urban Poverty Alleviation

 

 The Vision

 

‘A city without slums by the year 2016.’

 

Key Issues

The major problems faced by the urban poor are identified as :

 

Ř       Insecurity of tenure and housing

Ř       Poor sanitary facility

Ř        Acute scarcity of Potable water

Ř        Poor standards of Health & Nutrition

Ř       Social Security-Threat faced by women headed families, most vulnerable, physically and mentally challenged, bedridden, chronic ill patients and street children

Ř       Poor standards of Education and Literacy, which has a particular impact on women and children, especially Muslim Women face particular problem because of low levels of literacy

Ř       Poor transportation facilities from remote slum settlements to the mainstream.

Ř       Extremely limited employment and income earning opportunities

Ř       Limited provision of Environmental services and infrastructure

           Strategy

·         Creation of database about the urban poor sector

·         Institutional strengthening

·         Environmental improvement

·         Ensuring provision of amenities and security of tenure

·         Provision of housing to all urban poor families

            

  Name of Project                                                              Estimated Investment in Crores        

1.      Development of Comprehensive Data Base                                                              3.00

2.      Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building                                                        6.00

3.      Environmental improvement of slums                                                                   57.60

4.      Civic Amenities                                                                                                166.00

5.      Land Tenure and Housing                                                                                  307.60

6.      Social Security                                                                                                           62.00

7.      Livelihood                                                                                                        35.00

8.      Health                                                                                                                     158.30

9.      Education                                                                                                                  64.50

10.  O & M Cost                                                                          25.00

      Total                                                                                                   885.00

                     

 Social Amenities and Urban Renewal

 

            The Vision

 

                   ‘To bring in accessibility to all services at desired level to all sections of society and to rejuvenate the urban core areas to become more productive.’

 

            Key Issues

 

                   There are gaps in delivery of urban social amenities and the urban poor are the worst affected. This is evident from the evaluation of existing amenities and facilities.  

 

 

            Strategy

 

                   Fulfilling the gaps in urban social amenities involves:

 

·         Augmentation of facilities in govt. owned educational, health and social institutions.

·         Improving the facilities in the stadia, play fields and open spaces available.

·         Re organizing the congested city center by decentralizing activities like wholesale trade and truck parking.

·         Reconstitution of decayed areas with public participation

 

          Name of Project                                                                 Estimated Investment in Crores        

1.      Area development scheme for Ernakulam Market Area

a)           Shifting of building materials market         -       

Rehabilitation of shop owners                                       20.00

                           b)      Construction of a new wholesale building

                                 materials market                                                       30.00

                           c)      Reconstruction of the present Ernakulam

                                     market into a modern retail market                               15.00

                          d)       Environmental improvement landscaping and

                                    re alignment of roads                                                   10.00

         2. Conservation of bazaar road and vicinity area in Mattanchery 

a)     Listing o f buildings and preparation of control

Drawings                                                                 10.00

                  b)   Development of water front road approximately 5 k.m.                           15.00

         3. Development of community Halls, Training Centres

             & Anganwadis  -                                          Included in BSUP sector

         4. Facility for women’s enterprises goods distribution                                 5.00

         5. Facility augmentation in Orphanages & Old Age Homes                  5.00

         6. Provision of roofing to International Stadium                                       20.00

         7. Re construction of Ambedkar Stadium                                                   10.00

         8. Maharaja’s college stadium improvement                                             2.00

         9. Development of Veli Maidan in west Kochi                                             2.00

       10. Development of Jogger’s track in Marine drive Maidan                       2.00

       11. Improvement of the Indoor Stadium at Varappuzha                                2.00

       12. District level Stadium and Sports Hostel at Thrikkakkara                          5.00

       13. International level Swimming Pool                                            10.00

       14. Redevelopment of Ernakulam North Area                  

              a) Area development scheme                                                     10.00

              b) Construction of about 20000 sq.m. office space                             30.00

       15. Redevelopment of the area surrounding the present Corporation area

              a) Area development scheme                                                     10.00

       16. Redevelopment of old market areas in Municipal areas                               20.00

       17. Renovation & environmental improvement in Panchayat

             Market areas                                                                  26.00

            Total                                                                                        259.00       

Heritage

 

The Vision

           

             ‘A city proudly presenting the rich and varied heritage it possesses and a population who love and conserve/preserve their natural and cultural heritage.’

Key Issues

 

        Degeneration of old heritage areas

        Puling down and modification of heritage structures

        Lack of proper development guidelines leading to destruction of harmony in heritage areas

        Traffic jams

        Too much dependence on tourism leading to displacement of original citizens

        Beautiful water edges are under the ownership of private individuals denying access to the public

        Ill maintained canal network system

        Harmful drainage water is being discharged into Mangalavanam, the wonderful piece of forest right in the heart of the town

 

Strategy

·         Preparation of Heritage Master Plan

·         Creation of awareness about Heritage among the children& the public

·         Protection of Heritage precincts in urban core areas & giving necessary guidelines in the renewal

·         Management Programme for preserving cultural heritage

·         Formulation of enabling legal provisions for conservation

·         Projecting heritage for economic benefit

 

  Name of Project                                                            Estimated Investment in Crores

 

1.     Mission Projects

a)     Broadway urban renewal                                                        10.00

b)     Mattancherry Spice Museum                                                    5.00

c)      Ernakulam Broadway urban renewal &

              Renewal of pond and waterway to the pond                                      20.00

         d)   Mangalavanam conservation plan                        included in Environment sector      

        e)   Conservation & urban renewal schemes for         

               Thripunithura Heritage zone                                                 15.00

         f)   Total management Heritage Scheme to Sub-Zonal area                       5.00

         g)   City Museum                                                             2.00

         h)   An effective management programme for

               cultural Institutions                                                                    1.00

            

 

2. Mid Term Projects

     a) Urban renewal for various canal precincts -

           canal renewal projects for various canal precincts such as

           Kalvathy canal precinct at Mattancherry                       Included in Drainage Sector

     b) Urban renewal scheme for Fort Vypeen

           Heritage zone                                                              5.00

      c)  Conservation plan for heritage water edge of

                Mattancherry                                                               5.00

  

     3. Long Term Projects

a)  Heritage management plan for Heritage Precincts of

         Cochin                                                                          5.00

     b)  Heritage Base Map Preparation Programme                        1.00

     c)  Heritage Master Plan Preparation                                                2.00

      d)  Heritage forums- integrating heritage education

          in all schools mediating the subject & its relevance to

          the next generation                                                                 0.10

              Total                                                                                      76.10

 

Tourism

 

            The Vision

 

                 ‘An area vibrant with tourists from world over, enriched with all the facilities in tune with our natural and cultural heritage.’

 

Key Issues

 

        Lack of publicity leading to reducing number of tourists.

        Lack of transportation linkages among tourism spots.

        Under utilization of canals, lack of performing art centres, recreational activities.

        Absence of tourism facilities such as wayside amenity centres and qualified guides.

Strategy

·         Creation of signages and tourist information facility in all transport terminals

·         Creation of facilities to cater to both domestic & foreign tourists

·         Proper marketing of the strengths of the places especially backwaters to attract tourists

·         Provision of different options of travel circuit planning.

                 

  Name of Project                                                            Estimated Investment in Crores

 

1.      Developing and maintaining public spaces for

      Cochin urban region                                                                10.00

2.   Renovation of DH Ground                                                           0.20

3.   Mulavukadu Village Tourism                                                        5.00

4.   Construction of tourism complex at Edappally                                0.50

5.   Kumbalam Tourism Project                                                        5.00

6.   Renovation of Bastian Bungalow at Fort Cochin                                        0.20

7.   Landscape of Palm Avenue project from Thevara Junction

     to BOT Bridge                                                                           1.00

8.   Integrated tourism proposal and, management programme for

      For Kochi And Mattancherry Tourism zone                                  10.00

9.   Beautification of M.G. Road from Mattancherry Bridge

      to north over bridge                                                                 1.00

10.    Developing chellanam as a Tourist Centre                                 10.00

11.    Introducing various projects and programmes to strengthen

         the model village tourism project at Kumbalangi                                 15.00

12.    Strengthening the Grahsthali Programme                                             5.00

13.    A Cochin brand film festival                                                     0.70

14.    Padmasarovaram land cape project                                        15.00

15.    Queen of Arabian Sea project                                                          50.00

16.    Subhash Park Improvement                                                     0.50

17.    Kunnara Park Improvement                                                     0.30

18.    P.J. Antony Meorial Cultural Centre Improvement                         0.10

19.    Pallathuraman Cultural Centre Improvement                               0.20

20.    Water edge walkway from Thoppumpady to Kamalakkadavu                   5.00

21.    Natural History Museum                                                                    0.50

22.    Establishing Keraka Village – Thanthonnithuruth                           6.00

23.    Martial Arts Centre                                                                 0.10

24.    Valanthu kadu Keraleeya Gramam                                          25.00

25.    Backwater walkway from Valanthukadu – Chambakkara canal               10.00

26.    Kunnarapallimattam improvement                                             5.00

27.    Water Sports Centre at Chilavannur Lake                                   5.00

28.    Murikkal-Pulikapuram Tourism Development Project                                     

      at Kadamakkudy                                                                      2.00

29.    Kannakatt-Veliakulam Tourism Project at Palluruthy                               0.50

30.    Poonthuruthy Island Development                                             0.50

31.    I-MAX Theatre                                                                       4.00

32.    Nehru Park                                                                           0.10

33.    Mehboob Park                                                                       0.10

34.    Mahakavi G Memorial                                                             0.50

35.    Organizing Festivals and fairs including Boat Races                       0.50

36.    Development of Planetarium & Science City                              10.00

37.    Development of Thanneerchal at Thiruvankulam                          3.50

         Total                                                                                               208.00

                                                         

Environment

 

            The Vision

 

                   To make this gifted land an abode friendly to nature and salubrious to the inhabitants through activities with community participation.’

Key Issues

                     Key issues in this sector were identified as an outcome of the extensive studies, as listed below.

        Undesirable waste management practices – the local water resources are contaminated by human activities, inadequate sewage treatment and nutrient discharge into the water bodies.

        Lack of community participation – community participation is minimal in environmental conservation.

        Depletion of natural wet lands – natural wet lands, which were supporting the local system are retained only marginally.

        Lack of statutory control – local authorities have practically no statutory control over many of the environmentally sensitive activities, nor any mechanism to assess the activities and make decisions.

Strategy

·         Assessment of the environmental parameters at frequent intervals

·         Awareness creation strategy from school level

·         Steps for sea shore, water resources and ecologically sensitive area protection

·         Modernization of all waste disposal systems to ensure that the environment is not adversely affected

·         Setting standards and enforcing the same

·         Frequent health status survey

  Name of Project                                                            Estimated Investment in Crores

1.      Establishing and maintaining Environmental

      Management Centre                                                               0.80

2. Supporting laboratory for air, water and noise          

    (PCB accredited)                                                                        1.80

3. Community Education for schools, Institutions

     residence association                                                               2.00

4. Urban forestry                                                                         20.40

5. Sea shore protection                                                                 1.20

6. Restoration of Wetlands                                                             25.00

7. Storm water management and rainwater harvesting              included in Drainage sector

8. Wet land parks & parks                                                             40.00

9. Restoration of wells                                                    included in Drainage sector

10. Waste water – improved disposal of sewerage                   included in Sewerage sector

11. Institutional sewage disposal                                          included in Sewerage sector

12. Municipal Solid Waste – Community education

      Neighbourhood group level                    included in Solid Waste Management sector     

13. Public comfort stations                                                             9.00

14. Conservation of Mangroves – 40 km patches along the

      water body                                                                                     41.00

15. Health Status – Participatory survey                                             1.00

16. Crematoria                                                                                      30.00

       Total                                                                                                 291.00

Municipal Finance

The Vision    

“ A city with financial propriety and high level accountability”

 Key Issues

·         Municipal expenditure is increasing day – by – day

·         Need for increasing the revenue income to obtain sufficient cash balance for development activities

Strategy

Urban Reforms and E-Governance

   The Vision

“ A City administration with capacity to provide high level services to the citizens”

 

  Key Issues

            Strategy

 

Spatial Growth Trends and Land Utilization

The Vision

 “To bring in developments which will make the city livable and efficient by introducing essential land use controls making use of planning tools.”

 

Key Issues

Strategy

Land is the platform for all developments envisaged in the CDP. Hence land use planning is essential to bring in the desired developments. The strategy involved includes,

Name of Project                                                    Estimated Investment in Crores

I         Creation of land use data base on GIS format

          For the entire Greater Cochin Region                                               10.00     

 

II        Preparation of perspective plan for greater

          Cochin Region                                                           3.00

 

III       Preparation of Master Plan for CDP area                                   3.00

 

IV       Conservation of Water sheets by creating public walkway

          On the water edge including shore protection.

 

                   Corporation area                                                         3.00

                   Municipal areas                                                            6.00

                   Panchayat areas                                                          5.00

 

                                                TOTAL COST                          30.00

 

Investment Sector

05-06

06-07

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Total

     Water Supply

 

0.00

 

1.63

 

84.01

 

210.12

 

216.89

 

332.06

 

327.59

 

1172.30

    Desalination

 

0.00

 

6.50

 

23.50

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

30.00

   Rain Water  

   Harvesting

 

0.00

 

0.84

 

2.36

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

0.00

 

3.20

 

Sewerage

 

0.00

 

18.25

 

223.25

 

562.80

 

1102.75

 

315.00

 

406.95

 

2629.00

Solid Waste Management

 

0.00

 

44.41

 

49.57

 

31.79

 

16.71

 

13.96

 

13.96

 

170.40

Traffic & Transportation

 

0.00

 

691.00

 

1041.00

 

1083.00

 

832.00

 

519.00

 

60.00

 

4226.00

Basic Service to the Urban Poor

 

0.00

 

206.15

 

184.93

 

183.73

 

142.13

 

92.13

 

75.93

 

885.00

Heritage

0.00

11.42

11.42

15.22

19.01

11.42

7.61

76.10

Environmental Protection

 

0.00

 

7.05

 

64.80

 

64.01

 

63.90

 

48.70

 

42.45

 

291.00

 

Tourism

 

0.00

 

31.20

 

31.20

 

41.60

 

52.00

 

31.20

 

20.80

 

208.00

Urban Renewal & Social Amenities

 

0.00

 

31.00

 

64.00

 

65.00

 

51.00

 

40.00

 

8.00

 

259.00

 

Drainage

 

0.00

 

140.85

 

183.40

 

208.15

 

166.60

 

128.50

 

72.50

 

900.00

Spatial Growth & Land utilization

 

0.00

 

11.50

 

10.00

 

4.50

 

3.50

 

0.50

 

0.00

 

30.00

O & M – Institutional strengthening

 

0.00

 

2.00

 

0.60

 

0.60

 

0.60

 

0.60

 

0.60

 

5.00

 

TOTAL

 

0.00

 

1280.35

 

1974.14

 

2455.32

 

2639.78

 

1514.97

 

1020.44

 

10885.00