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TEPL/ENV/2017‐18/TMC_01

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Pre‐Feasibility Report

for

“Inland Water Transportation for Passenger and Ro‐Ro

Services in Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River including

Construction of 10 Terminals, consisting of Ro‐Ro Jetty,

Shore Protection if required, Terminal Building, Parking

Area, Utilities, Bunkering and Fuelling Centres, Banking

and Recreational Facilities, Restaurants and Rest Areas

including other Passenger Amenities”

by

Thane Municipal Corporation

Prepared by


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Table of Contents

1. Brief Summary ........................................................................................................................ 5

2. Introduction to the Project ..................................................................................................... 5

2.1. Project Proponent ............................................................................................................ 6

2.2. Brief Description of Project .............................................................................................. 6

2.3. Need of the Project .......................................................................................................... 7

3. Project Description ................................................................................................................. 9

3.1. Project Location .............................................................................................................. 10

3.2. Raw Materials ................................................................................................................. 12

3.3. Workforce ....................................................................................................................... 12

3.4. Water Requirements ...................................................................................................... 12

3.5. Wastewater Generation and Management ................................................................... 12

3.6. Solid Waste Generation and Management .................................................................... 12

3.7. Energy Requirements ..................................................................................................... 13

4. Site Analysis .......................................................................................................................... 13

4.1. Land Use and Land Cover ............................................................................................... 13

4.2. Climate ........................................................................................................................... 13

4.3. Temperature .................................................................................................................. 13

4.4. Wind and Humidity ........................................................................................................ 13

4.5. Rainfall ............................................................................................................................ 14

4.6. Social Infrastructure and Connectivity ........................................................................... 14

4.7. Eco‐Sensitive Zone and Critically Polluted Area ............................................................. 15

4.8. Site Specific Details ........................................................................................................ 18

4.8.1. Vasai Fort ................................................................................................................ 18

4.8.2. Jasal Park (Mira Bhayandar).................................................................................... 18

4.8.3. Ghodbunder ............................................................................................................ 19

4.8.4. Nagla Bunder ........................................................................................................... 20

4.8.5. Kolshet .................................................................................................................... 20


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4.8.6. Bhiwandi (Kalher) .................................................................................................... 21

4.8.7. Parsik Bunder .......................................................................................................... 22

4.8.8. Bhiwandi (Anjurdive) .............................................................................................. 22

4.8.9. Dombivli .................................................................................................................. 23

4.8.10. Kalyan .................................................................................................................. 24

5. Project Schedule and Cost Estimate ..................................................................................... 24

5.1. Capital Cost ..................................................................................................................... 25

5.2. Cost of Dredging ............................................................................................................. 26

5.3. Maintenance Cost .......................................................................................................... 26

6. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................. 26

List of Tables

Table 3.1: Geographical locations of the proposed sites ............................................................. 10

Table 3.2: General Information ..................................................................................................... 11

Table 3.3: Details of Municipal Waste .......................................................................................... 12

Table 4.1: List of the Bridges and Structures ................................................................................ 15

Table 4.2: Aerial Distance and Direction from ESZs and Critically Polluted Area ......................... 16

Table 5.1: Onshore Cost ................................................................................................................ 25

Table 5.2: Offshore Cost ............................................................................................................... 25

List of Figures

Figure 2.1: Map of Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River Route ......................................................................... 6

Figure 3.1: Locations of the proposed sites .................................................................................. 11

Figure 4.1: Map showing the Eco‐Sensitive Zones ....................................................................... 17

Figure 4.2: Proposed Project Site at Vasai Fort ............................................................................ 18

Figure 4.3: Proposed Project Site at Jasal Park (Mira Bhayandar) ............................................... 19

Figure 4.4: Proposed Project Site at Ghodbunder ........................................................................ 19

Figure 4.5: Proposed Project Site at Nagla Bunder....................................................................... 20


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Figure 4.6: Proposed Project Site at Kolshet ................................................................................ 21

Figure 4.7: Proposed Project Site at Bhiwandi (Kalher) ................................................................ 21

Figure 4.8: Proposed Project Site at Parsik Bunder ...................................................................... 22

Figure 4.9: Proposed Project Site at Bhiwandi (Anjurdive) .......................................................... 23

Figure 4.10: Proposed Project Site at Dombivli ............................................................................ 23

Figure 4.11: Proposed Project Site at Kalyan ................................................................................ 24

Annexure

Layout Plan of the proposed sites


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1. BRIEF SUMMARY

The Government of Maharashtra plans to develop water transport in the Vasai Creek‐Ulhas

River connecting Vasai, Mira‐Bhayandar and Kalyan at the cost of Rs. 501 crore with an aim to

ease congestion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and to reduce stress on the land

environment. Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) is the nodal agency for development of the

inland water transportation in Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River (National Waterway 53) including

passengers’ Roll on‐Roll off (Ro‐Ro) services along with associated facilities and amenities. The

proposed jetties/terminals are to be constructed in 10 locations in the MMR. Three types of

terminals are proposed along the Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River which is 54 km long. Some of the

passenger jetties are designed to handle Ro‐Ro vessels which carry passengers as well as

vehicles.

Average travel time between Vasai and Kalyan including boarding and alighting will be 70

minutes. It is a socially beneficial project and would reduce environmental pollution, create job

opportunities and save commuting time by shifting load from the presently congested road to

the waterways.

The proposed constructions involve setting‐up of the terminal building, covered waiting area

for passengers, parking spaces, sewage treatment plant, central administration building,

canteen building/food court/stalls, electrical sub‐station & switchyard, service buildings,

driver’s shelter house, staff hostel, permanent staff quarters, security cabins and compound

wall. Three types of terminals (type I, type II and type III) are proposed in the Vasai Creek‐Ulhas

River. Ulhas River harbors mangrove habitat in some segments. Sites for construction of

terminals will be selected without disturbing mangrove vegetation.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Thane Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Tungareshwar Wildlife

Sanctuary, the Eco‐Sensitive Zones declared by MoEFCC, are within 10 km radius from the

proposed project sites. Dombivli industrial area is one of the critically polluted areas declared

by CPCB and this area also comes within 10 km radius from the proposed site at Dombivli and

Kalyan.

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT

Water transport is the cheapest and the most environmentally attractive mode of transport. It

is encouraged by proactive governments for the transportation of men and material to cope up

with increasing environmental pollution. Accordingly, Inland Waterways Authority of India

(IWAI) has taken the important decision of nationalizing 111 waterways all over India.

Maharashtra coastline of 720 km with an extensive network of creeks, rivers, canals, and lakes

has 2 major ports and 48 minor ports. Greater Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and

Sindhudurg are the 6 coastal districts in Maharashtra. Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has


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taken up the Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River (National Waterway 53) for development of the

passengers and Ro‐Ro Services. The waterway once developed would ensure comfortable

transit of personnel and bulk movement of cargo (in future) far inland without affecting the

present road traffic. The map of the Vasai Creek–Ulhas River is illustrated in Figure 2.1.

2.1. PROJECT PROPONENT

Thane city in Maharashtra is situated on the banks of the Thane creek (Extension of Vasai

creek). Since ancient times, Thane creek has not only given natural protection but also provided

transportation facilities for large and small ships. Thane city has always been working to

promote local and international trade.

Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) was established on October 1, 1982. Since 1982 TMC has

undertaken a number of projects and schemes for the development of the city, out of which,

transportation related projects have always been in the forefront. With a view to improving

transportation facilities for the people, TMC in association with IWAI wishes to establish 10

jetties/terminals along the Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River.

2.2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The proposed project involves the construction of the following structures:

i. Jetty terminal building (with embarking & disembarking facilities)

ii. Covered waiting area for passengers

iii. Central administration building

iv. Canteen building/food court/stalls

v. Electrical sub‐station & switchyard

Figure 2.1: Map of Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River Route


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vi. Service buildings (workshop, fire station, telephone exchange, emergency medical

center, post office)

vii. Driver’s shelter house

viii. Staff hostel

ix. Permanent staff quarters

x. Security cabins

xi. Compound wall

xii. Sewage Treatment Plant

The proposed jetties are to be constructed at 10 locations in Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Planned jetty facilities are presented below.

Following facilities are considered for Vasai Fort, Jasal Park, Ghodbunder, Nagla Bunder,

Bhiwandi (Kalher), Parsik Bunder, Bhiwandi (Anjurdive), Dombivli and Kalyan:

1. Area of Terminal Building 437.58 sq. m.

2. Parking Area 310 sq. m.

3. Area of approach bund 2880 sq. m.

4.Other facilities at Terminal Building and on the

approach bund

Security Cabin = 8.75 sq. m.

Septic Tank = 8.75 sq. m.

For Kolshet:

1. Area of Terminal Building 437.58 sq. m.

2. Parking Area 310 sq. m.

3. Area of approach bund 2880 sq. m.

4. Other facilities at Terminal Building and on the

approach bund

Water Tank = 32 sq. m.

Septic Tank = 10.64 sq. m.

Pump Room = 48.84 sq. m.

Sub‐station = 89.49 sq. m.

Collection Tank = 4.20 sq. m.

Security Cabin = 25 sq. m.

Additionally, Kolshet site will also have a Boat Repair Yard for servicing of vessels, which will

operate in Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River.

2.3. NEED OF THE PROJECT

In Maharashtra, there are 35 creeks and rivers which flow deep into the landmass hinterland.

These creeks and rivers have a vast potential for vessel traffic movement and are largely under‐

utilized thus far, due to lack of infrastructure for inland movement of passengers and cargo.

Development of these creeks and rivers will help in diversion of a part of road and rail traffic to

the waterways. This will lead to decongestion of road and rail routes and will aid in efficient


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utilization of the waterways bestowed by the nature especially near the busy suburbs of

Mumbai, apart from reducing pollution.

There are various creeks originating from the sea and stretching up to a length of 10 to 150 km

into the hinterland and merging in the various rivers. Majority of these creeks lie in the hilly

terrains of Konkan region. This region is water affluent and the creeks have good draught

available mostly throughout the year to support navigation of vessels. Hence, the creeks can act

as an alternate route for movement of passengers and cargo to nearby destinations especially

for the habitation and industries located along the river/creek banks. There is large‐scale

industrialization and urbanization along the segments of the Ulhas River, which may prompt

number of organizations to opt for moving their cargo through the waterways. This is because

the roads are highly congested as the industries fall in the contiguity of densely populated

cities. The waterways will also provide an alternate mode of travel to the population staying in

the cities served by the Ulhas River. Additionally, the cargo from JNPT and Mumbai Ports, in

form of containers, project cargo and over dimensional cargo can also be conveniently diverted

to the waterways with least intrusions in road transport. Hence, if this creek is properly

developed, it shall unveil the underutilized potential of a cheap, efficient, low pollution mode of

transport.

The Non‐Major ports have a large number of passenger jetties where about 18 million

passengers transit annually on an average. Some of the passenger jetties are designed to

handle Ro‐Ro vessels which carry passengers as well as vehicles. The Ro‐Ro facilities are

operating in Rajpuri creek, Bankot creek (Savitri river), Dabhol creek (Vashishti river) and Jaigad

creek (Shashtri river). All the passenger jetties fall under the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra

Maritime Board (MMB).

Additionally there is existing fair‐weather ferry service for passengers from the Gateway of

India to Mandwa Jetty. Even JNPT has a regular ferry service from the Gateway of India. The

scope of these services could be enlarged to include Passenger ferry service where the

passenger cars and motorcycles could be handled along with the traveling passengers. This way

the last mile connectivity need of the passengers could be reduced to a large extent.

The full exploitation of the available waterways has not happened so far due to the following

shortcomings:

1. Regularity of service

2. Last mile connectivity

3. Waterway network

4. Lack of infrastructure for handling cargo and passengers from same terminal


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However, with better understanding and awareness for harnessing the capability of the

waterway and utilizing it for the common good of the people especially in an area like Mumbai

would not be a very difficult task.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project of Inland Water Transport in Vasai Creek and Ulhas River will require

Environmental Clearance for Category ‘A’ from MoEFCC due to the presence of 3 Eco‐Sensitive

Zones (Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thane Creek Wildlife

Sanctuary) and CRZ Clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority

(MCZMA).

The length of the creek along the inland water transport route where the proposed jetties are

to be constructed is 54 km. Three types of the terminal are proposed in the Vasai Creek‐Ulhas

River. They are given below.

i. Upgradation of the existing sloping Jetties and with minimum infrastructure for enabling

operation would be known as Type I terminal. These can serve the immediate

requirements as per availability of tide, however the same will need to be modified or

reconstructed to account for all round operations at all stages of the tide.

ii. The type II terminal would consist of locations where Ro‐Ro service would be provided

with better facilities and infrastructure

iii. Type III terminals would have facilities to handle cargo (in future) along with passengers.

a) Type– I Terminals

These are minor terminals envisaged to cater to the local passengers. These terminals would

offer minimum facilities for passengers to travel with or without light motor vehicles. This is up‐

gradation of the existing terminals and facilities with additions for the comfort and operations

of the terminals. The facilities at the terminal would include the following.

i. Sloping Jetty

ii. Terminal Building for the ticketing and attendance services

iii. Supervisors and ticket checking offices

iv. Passenger waiting area

v. Parks and ATMs

vi. Connecting transport to the City

vii. Lighting and signaling facility for night operations

viii. Storage for life‐saving gear

b) Type – II Terminals

These are full‐fledged operational terminals with additional facilities for,


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i. Direct roll on and roll off passenger vehicles

ii. Small cargo carrying vehicles

iii. Amusement parks

iv. Kids Zone

v. Restaurants and malls

vi. Banks and ATMs

vii. Integrated connectivity

c) Type – III Terminals

Type III Terminals will be with facilities to handle cargo (in future) along with passengers and

will mainly cater for the following:

i. Terminal Building for the ticketing and attendance services

ii. Supervisors and ticket checking offices

iii. Passenger waiting area

iv. Parks and ATMs

v. Lighting and signaling facility for night operations

vi. Direct roll on and roll off passenger vehicles

vii. Small cargo carrying vehicles

viii. Amusement parks

ix. Kids Zone

x. Restaurants and malls

xi. Integrated connectivity

xii. Warehousing facility

xiii. Parking for trucks, cargo vehicles

xiv. Weighbridge

Layout plans and cross sections of the sites are given in Annexure I.

3.1. PROJECT LOCATION

Geographical coordinates of the sites of the project are given in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1: Geographical locations of the proposed sites

Sr. No. Jetty Sites Geographical Co‐ordinates

Latitude Longitude

1 Vasai Fort 19° 19' 45.84'' N 72° 49' 10.2936'' E

2 Jasal Park (Mira‐Bhayandar) 19° 19' 3.7884'' N 72° 51' 26.7408'' E

3 Ghodbunder 19° 17' 36.1212'' N 72° 53' 30.9048'' E

4 Nagla Bunder 19° 17' 40.506'' N 72° 56' 56.2128'' E

5 Kolshet 19° 14' 42.2808'' N 72° 59' 52.6092'' E

6 Bhiwandi (Kalher) 19° 14' 48.9552'' N 73° 0' 13.3164'' E


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Sr. No. Jetty Sites Geographical Co‐ordinates

Latitude Longitude

7 Parsik Bunder 19° 12' 48.5568'' N 73° 0' 51.2604'' E

8 Bhiwandi (Anjurdive) 19° 13' 14.07'' N 73° 0' 53.748'' E

9 Dombivli (Thakurli Village) 19° 13' 37.9956'' N 73° 4' 4.6308'' E

10 Kalyan 19° 14' 38.4576'' N 73° 7' 2.1972'' E

These coordinates may undergo changes as detailed investigations are conducted. However,

the final coordinates will be included in the EIA. The locations of the proposed jetties are shown

in Figure 3.1.

General information about the proposed project is given in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2: General Information

Sr. No. Particulars Details

1 Distance along the Route 25 Nautical Miles

2 Average Travel Time 70 min (including boarding and alighting)

3 No. of Transport Hub 1

4 Estimated Passenger Demand (Peak Hour) 13,500

5 Estimation of Passengers to be Served 2880

6 Carrying Capacity of the Boat 60

7 Vessels Required 48

Figure 3.1: Locations of the proposed sites


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3.2. RAW MATERIALS

Sand, brick, rubbles, stones of various sizes, cement, reinforcement, soil, structural steel etc.

will be used for construction purpose as per requirement.

3.3. WORKFORCE

About 30 persons per terminal would be deployed for construction and 20 persons for the

operation of each terminal. There will be other associated activities as suggested above

including recreational facilities, fuel centers, eateries etc.

3.4. WATER REQUIREMENTS

During construction phase water would be brought in tankers or by water barges. Total water

requirement will be approximately 150 liters per day (LD) per site for 50 persons out of which

60 LD will be used for the domestic purpose and 90 LD will be used for flushing.

There would be a dedicated water supply scheme and would be managed without affecting the

local supply.

During operation phase water would be brought through local municipal supply and tanker

water, based on the need and the market dynamics. In any case, the terminals are owned by

the Municipal bodies.

3.5. WASTEWATER GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT

During the construction phase, the wastewater generation mainly consists of sanitary waste

and sewage from workers. Mobile toilets will be provided in order to manage the wastewater.

During operation phase, the entire wastewater (majorly sewage and sanitary waste) generated

from the sites will be recycled and reused for non‐potable purposes.

3.6. SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND MANAGEMENT

Details of municipal waste (domestic and/or commercial wastes) for all terminals are given in

Table 3.3.

Table 3.3: Details of Municipal Waste

Construction Phase

Bio‐degradable 2700 kg/day

Non‐biodegradable 12000 kg/day

Total 14700 Kg/day

Operation Phase


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Bio‐degradable 5600 kg/day

Non‐biodegradable 3000 kg/day

Total 8600 kg/day

During construction and operation phase, solid waste will be collected, segregated and handed

over to the local body or authorized vendor for reuse and safe disposal.

3.7. ENERGY REQUIREMENTS

The energy requirements would be minimal. It is for the lighting, and terminal operations. Total

requirements for the entire terminal together may not exceed 20 MW. It will be taken from the

State’s grid. The other fuel is for the ferries which would be partly by solar energy and partly by

fossil fuels. The quantity would depend on the trips and demand shift of the local population.

A standby generator (Diesel Generator) will be installed on the jetty providing sufficient power

for basic lighting and operation of the linkspan and also as a backup in case of power failure.

4. SITE ANALYSIS

4.1. LAND USE AND LAND COVER

This region has different land use/land cover categories like vegetation, mangroves, mudflats,

saltpan, rocky outcrop area, sand and water bodies. Mangroves are one of the most valuable

coastal resources in this region. Urban built‐up areas cover the majority of the coastal plains.

4.2. CLIMATE

The climate of the project region is subtropical and characterized by high humidity throughout

the year, an oppressive summer followed by well distributed and heavy rainfall during the

southwest monsoon season. The mean daily maximum temperature is 32.9°C and mean daily

minimum temperature at 26.8°C. The place experiences the onset of the monsoon in the month

of June to September with an average rainfall of 1500 mm to 2000 mm.

4.3. TEMPERATURE

In January during the winter season, the mean variation in temperature is about 20.0°C. The

northern portions of the basin experience lower temperatures than the southern. April is

generally the hottest month of the summer and January is the coldest month. The mean max

temperature over the region varies from 15.69°C to 30°C. In the monsoon and post‐monsoon

seasons, mean temperatures are moderate in the range of 22°C to 27.5°C.

4.4. WIND AND HUMIDITY


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The average relative humidity varies from 67% to 86% in this region. An increase in the

humidity levels by nearly 2% especially during the day whereas 3% decrease in the evening with

the variations remaining more or less the consistent with no specific trend identified over the

years. However, it was observed, that the wind speed showed a sudden and sharp decrease

from 12 km/hr to 6.5 km/hr in four decades.

4.5. RAINFALL

The creek sites come under the direct influence of the southwest monsoon and receive heavy

and assured rainfall between June and August. The southwest monsoon rainfall is usually very

heavy with 90% of the rainfall occurring from June to November.

The highest annual rainfall recorded in the Vasai Creek region in the year 1993 was 2444.42 mm

whereas minimum annual rainfall was recorded as 1364.51 mm in the year 1972.

The communities have experienced an increased rainfall along with a prominent delay in its

onset.

4.6. SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONNECTIVITY

Panju Island is a village located in the middle of the creek at a distance of nearly 500 meters

from the mainland on the right bank. A large part of the area of the village is swampy and

mostly covered with mangroves. More than 1,300 people, the majority of whom are fishermen,

live on the island. Their residences are mostly confined to the dry patches of the island.

Densely populated Mira‐Bhayandar Municipal Corporation is located on the left bank of the

creek. The area has the required infrastructure with low‐level industrialization. Sopara creek, a

small water flow from Pelhar lake area meets the Vasai creek near the railway track. Gaimukh

gaon is a village located near the state highway SH 48 on the left bank of the creek.

Bharati Defence and Infrastructure Limited shipyard are located just downstream of the state

highway bridge (spread over 12 acres of land) across the creek near Ghodbunder village. It is

equipped with four slipways for building ships up to 125 m length.

Reti Bunder is just beside the shipyard towards Vasai end. The banks of the creek from Bharati

Shipyard to Bhayandar pada near Gaimukh gaon is covered with mangroves. Construction of

residential and industrial complexes is in full flow in the area.

The proposed jetty at Dombivli is 2 km from Dombivli Railway Station and 1 km from Reti

Bunder bus stop.

NH 222 is very near to the proposed location at Kalyan. Kala Talao and Kalyan Dombivli

Municipal Corporation (KDMC) Bhoiwada Lake are within 1.5 km from the proposed jetty at

Kalyan.


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Bridges and other cross structures: List of the bridges and structures that would be

encountered as one move from Vasai entrance to Kalyan along the creek is given in Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: List of the Bridges and Structures

Sr. No. Name/Type of Construction Sr. No. Name/Type of Construction

1 Old Railway Bridge (Panju Island) 11 Pipeline near old Agra road Bridge

2 New Railway Bridge‐1 (Mira Bhayandar)

12 Bhiwandi Road Bridge

3 New Railway Bridge‐2(Mira Bhayandar)

13 Parsik‐Reti Bunder Road

4 Power Transmission line (Ranuja Ramdev Park)

14 Power Transmission line near water Pipeline bridge

5 Ghodbunder Old Road Bridge 15 Ganesh Ghat Water Pipeline

6 Ghodbunder New Road Bridge 16 Power Transmission line near Reti bunder

7 Power transmission lines near Ghodbunder Road Bridge

17 Vasai Diva Railway Line

8 Power transmission lines near Bangla Pada

18 Old Road Bridge

9 Old Agra Road Bridge 19 New Road Bridge

10 Pipe Line cum Road Bridge

4.7. ECO‐SENSITIVE ZONE AND CRITICALLY POLLUTED AREA

Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Thane Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Tungareshwar Wildlife

Sanctuary are within 10 km radius from the proposed sites for construction of jetties.

Eco‐Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are areas notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and

Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India around Protected Areas, National

Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create some kind of “shock

absorbers” to the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas.

They also act as a transition zone from areas of high protection to areas involving lesser

protection.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has developed a Comprehensive Environmental

Pollution Index (CEPI). CPCB has done a nation‐wide environmental assessment of Industrial

Clusters based on CEPI and 43 such industrial clusters having CEPI greater than 70, on a scale of

0 to 100, has been identified as critically polluted.

The data refers to the Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) scores of the

critically polluted industrial clusters/areas. The index captures the various dimensions of the

environment including air, water and land.


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Dombivli industrial area is one of the critically polluted areas declared by CPCB and this area

comes within 10 km radius from the proposed site at Dombivli.

Distances of the proposed sites from these Eco‐Sensitive Zones and Critically Polluted Area are

given in Table 4.2. and the map is given in Figure 4.1.

Table 4.2: Aerial Distance and Direction from ESZs and Critically Polluted Area

Sr. No.

Site Name Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Thane Creek WLS

Tungareshwar WLS

Dombivli Critically

Polluted Area

1 Vasai Jetty ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

2 Jasal Park (Mira Bhayandar)

4.7 Km (SE) ‐ ‐ ‐

3 Ghodbunder 200 m (S) ‐ ‐ ‐

4 Nagla Bunder 1.2 Km (SW) ‐ 2.4 Km (N)

5 Kolshet 2.4 Km (W) ‐ ‐ ‐

6 Bhiwandi (Kalher) 3 Km (W) ‐ ‐ ‐

7 Bhiwandi (Anjurdive)

4.6 Km (NW) 2.8 Km (SW)

‐ ‐

8 Parsik Bunder ‐ 2.5 Km (W) ‐ ‐

9 Dombivli (Thakurli Village)

‐ ‐ ‐ 2.8 Km (SE)

10 Kalyan ‐ ‐ ‐ 2.5 Km (S)


Figure 4.1: Map showing the Eco‐Sensitive Zones


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4.8. SITE‐SPECIFIC DETAILS

4.8.1. VASAI FORT

Approximately 12‐15 m wide area on both sides of the jetty in the inter‐tidal zone can be used

with the approvals from the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) and the Archaeological

Survey of India (ASI), for terminal building and other facilities. Some mangroves could be seen

on both sides of MMB jetty. The nearest road from the proposed jetty is Killa Road. The

proposed project site is illustrated in Figure 4.2.

4.8.2. JASAL PARK (MIRA BHAYANDAR)

The proposed jetty is located near Jasal Park, east of the railway bridge on south bank (Figure

4.3). Currently, boats are available for a local cruise which operate based on the time on the

tidal prism. There is a public park beside the proposed terminal and likely to serve the

passenger amenities well. Though 2‐3 road approaches are available, they are mostly narrow

and often congested. One new road is under construction and is likely to be better than the

existing roads.

Figure 4.2: Proposed Project Site at Vasai Fort


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4.8.3. GHODBUNDER

Reclaimed land of about 2‐acre is available at Reti Bunder near Ghodbunder village, which is

just right for the development of a passenger terminal or Ro‐Ro terminal. Adequate depths are

available near the site. This proposed location is well connected with Ghodbunder road, Thane

and adjacent to NH 8 also called Western Express highway. There are open land parcels are also

available near the proposed location. The proposed project site is illustrated in Figure 4.4.

Figure 4.3: Proposed Project Site at Jasal Park (Mira Bhayandar)

Figure 4.4: Proposed Project Site at Ghodbunder


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4.8.4. NAGLA BUNDER

The proposed jetty is located about 1.5 km from Ghodbunder Road Highway, NH 42. This

proposed jetty has the advantage of location, as passengers from Bhiwandi and Thane both can

use the ferry service. The closeness from NH 42 will make the connectivity smooth. The


4.8.5. KOLSHET

There is no infrastructure at Kolshet and so jetties could be developed for better services. This

jetty could be used for Ro‐Ro ferries as well. Kolshet is slowly developing as a residential area

and in near future, the population of the area would likely to be increased. The proposed

project site is illustrated in Figure 4.6.

Figure 4.5: Proposed Project Site at Nagla Bunder


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4.8.6. BHIWANDI (KALHER)

There is no infrastructure at Bhiwandi (Kalher) and so jetties could be developed for better

services (Figure 4.7). This jetty could be used for Ro‐Ro ferries as well. The connectivity from

nearest Bhiwandi Road is an advantage for this jetty as no additional investment would be

required and road connectivity would make transportation easier and faster.

Figure 4.6: Proposed Project Site at Kolshet

Figure 4.7: Proposed Project Site at Bhiwandi (Kalher)


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4.8.7. PARSIK BUNDER

About 2 acre of Government land is available and it is partially reclaimed. The current of the

creek water in this area appears to be strong. After leveling, the area would be suitable for the

development of jetty. This site is suitable for terminal building as well as a jetty. The proposed

project site is shown in Figure 4.8.

4.8.8. BHIWANDI (ANJURDIVE)

The current of the creek water in this area appears to be strong. The available land is close to

the bridge and the approach from the site to the main road needs to be constructed. The


Figure 4.8: Proposed Project Site at Parsik Bunder


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4.8.9. DOMBIVLI

The proposed site is in Thakurli village on the bank of the Vasai Creek/Ulhas River (Figure 4.10).

A small piece of land is available next to the jetty, which may be just enough for the passenger

amenities, required for such facilities. Local boats operate from here for extraction of sand.

Figure 4.10: Proposed Project Site at Dombivli

Figure 4.9: Proposed Project Site at Bhiwandi (Anjurdive)


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4.8.10. KALYAN

The proposed terminal is located on the left bank of the River Ulhas, downstream of the road

bridge at the Reti Bunder. This area comes under Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation. One

shipyard near the Ganesh Ghat exists on the north side of the bridge. The site is suitable for

developing a Passenger as well as the Cargo terminal. The proposed project site is illustrated in

Figure 4.11.

5. PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATE

Sr. No.

Site Name Construction Phase

1 Vasai Jetty

~12 months


3 Ghodbunder

4 Nagla Bunder

5 Kolshet

6 Bhiwandi (Kalher)


8 Parsik Bunder


10 Kalyan

Proposed project activity will start after getting the approval for Environmental Clearance & CRZ clearance from MoEF&CC.

Figure 4.11: Proposed Project Site at Kalyan


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5.1. CAPITAL COST

The estimated Capital Cost (Onshore and Offshore) for infrastructural development are given in

Table 5.1 and Error! Reference source not found..

Table 5.1: Onshore Cost

Onshore Cost

Sr. No.

Proposed Location

Area of Terminal

Building (sq. m.)

Area of Terminal (sq. m.)

Cost of Terminal

Building (Rs.)

Cost of Terminal (Rs.)

Total Cost (Rs.)

1 Vasai Fort 437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11


437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11

3 Ghodbunder 437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11

4 Nagla Bunder

437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11

5 Kolshet 761.566 20900 28594034.8 313500000 342094034.8

6 Bhiwandi (Kalher)

437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11

7 Parsik Bunder

437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11


437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11


437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11

10 Kalyan 437.58 2880 17962252.51 50889350.6 68851603.11

Total Cost 961758462.8

Table 5.2: Offshore Cost

Offshore Cost

Sr. No. Proposed Location Area of Jetty (sq. m.) Total Cost (Rs.)

1 Vasai Fort 3177.5 312123000


2710.42 288769000

3 Ghodbunder 2441.63 275329500

4 Nagla Bunder 2710.42 288769000

5 Kolshet 5006 403548000


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Offshore Cost

Sr. No. Proposed Location Area of Jetty (sq. m.) Total Cost (Rs.)

6 Bhiwandi (Kalher) 3021.43 403548000

7 Parsik Bunder 4431.14 366797000

8 Bhiwandi (Anjurdive) 3021.43 403548000


3021.43 304319500

10 Kalyan 3021.43 304319500

Total Cost 3351070500

5.2. COST OF DREDGING

An estimated quantity of total dredging is 1962194 cubic meters (approximately 2 million cubic

meters), out of which 1895806.5 cubic meters of soft dredging and 66387.5 cubic meters of

hard dredging off‐lying rocks is anticipated. At an average cost of about Rs. 290/cubic meter for

soft dredging and Rs. 2000/cubic meter for hard dredging is anticipated to cost about Rs. 69

Crore.

Total project cost will be Rs. 500.28 Crore (approximately Rs. 501 Crore).

5.3. MAINTENANCE COST

As a guiding principle about 5% cost of the infrastructure is considered for maintenance

purposes every 3 years. However, as the terminals would be in regular use for Inland Water

Transport (IWT) operations, about 1.5% cost of the infrastructure should spend as maintenance

cost per year.

6. CONCLUSION

TMC and IWAI have planned to develop inland water transportation along the route from Vasai

to Kalyan (National Waterway 53) in Vasai Creek‐Ulhas River in order to have a cheap, efficient,

pollution free mode of transport. Some of the passenger jetties are designed to handle Ro‐Ro

vessels which carry passengers as well as vehicles. During construction of terminals, no

mangrove vegetation will be disturbed.


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AnnexureI


Figure 1: Site Layout of Vasai


Figure 2: Site Layout of Vasai


Figure 3: Layout Plan of Mira Bhayandar


Figure 4: Layout Plan of Mira Bhayandar


Figure 5: Layout Plan of Ghodbunder


Figure 6: Layout Plan of Ghodbunder


Figure 7: Layout Plan of Kolshet


Figure 10: Ground Floor Plan of Main Terminal Building at Kolshet


Figure 12: Layout Plan of Nagla Bunder


Figure 13: Layout Plan of Nagla Bunder


Figure 14: Layout Plan of Bhiwandi (Anjurdive), Bhiwandi (Kalher), Dombivli and Kalyan

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