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CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

VELLAKOIL MUNICIPALITY

Final Re ort

August 2009

Submitted to Submitted bye o mm ss onera e o un c pa

Adminis tration

6th Floor, Ezhilagam Annex Building

Chepauk, Chennai 600 005

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No. 11/6, 18th East Street,

Thiruvanmiyur

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CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

VELLAKOIL MUNICIPALITY

Final Report

December 2009

Submittedto Submittedby

TheCommissonerateofMunicipalAdministration SMEC(India)Pvt.Ltd

6thFloor,EzhilagamAnexBuilding No.11/6,18thEastStreet,

Chepauk,Chennai600005 Thiruvanmiyur,

Chennai600041


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Final Report City Development Plan for Vellakoil Municipality

CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - VELLAKOIL MUNICIPALITY

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONTEXT and CONTENT

The Commissioner of Municipal Administration (CMA), Government of Tamil Nadu, under the Third Tamil

Nadu Urban Development Programme (TNUDP III) has taken effective steps to assist the Urban LocalBodies (ULBs) in the State, particularly the Grade III municipalities to strengthen and improve the financial

position for effective capital investment management and service delivery to the public. These ULBs spread

over the State, are service centres to the surrounding rural areas, offering marketing, physical and social

infrastructure facilities. These centres have potential for future growth, and therefore, it is essential to

formulate a City Development Plan (CDP) for these urban centres and immediate implementation of reforms

in these ULBs for better management. In this regard, the CMA has appointed SMEC India Pvt. Ltd as

Consultants for preparing a comprehensive City Development Plan (CDP) for four of the Grade III Municipal

Towns in the Thanjavur region.

2. SWOT and VISION

Vellakoil, a Grade III Municipality in Tiruppurdistrict is located at a distance of 48 km, east of Coimbatore

and 60km, south of Erode town. The area of the town is 64.75 sq.km and the population is 34,438 as per

census 2001. The latitude and longitude of this town are 83641N and 783 30E respectively. It is well

connected by road to the surrounding urban centres.

Vellakoil municipality is a prominent commercial center for agro products like oil, vanaspathy and textiles.

The town and its surroundings has high concentration of power loom & handloom weaving, textile

processing units, rice milling, edible oil expelling units, paper products and basic metal products industries

etc.

The City Development Plan is a tool which adapts a participative approach to planning, and implementing

projects as stakeholder workshops; involving users, elected councillors, line agencies, private organizations,

NGOs and CBOs. Some of the core issues which emerged during interaction with stakeholders include

provision of adequate and quality water supply to all the residents of the city, improvement in solid waste

management and sewerage systems in the town (both currently impacting the physical environment in a

negative manner), rejuvenation of water bodies, and road improvement and improving the financial and

technical capacity of the municipal body.

A town level SWOT analysis, with reference to its regional context has been done based on feedback from

stakeholder workshops and analysis of the status of various sectors of the city.

SWOT Analysis for Vellakoil Municipality

STRENGTH WEAKNESS

Access to Erode, a major node for textile,leather & agriculture, timber based industries

Crippling Environmental pollution to odais & agriculturalhinterland

Good connectivity with nearby Urban centres Absence of recreational facilities

Nh-67 bisecting the town Need to expedite infrastructure improvementsPerennial source of water from River Cauvery Inadequate social infrastructure facilities

High Urban literacy rate at 75% Extensive Municipal area Increased demand forpenetration of Municipal servicesFertile agricultural hinterland

Excellent industrial base of textile, bricks, agrobased timber & leather

Absence of rail connectivity

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Availability of land for future development Rising land and labour costs

Co-operative mindset of community. Increased Environmental regulations & falling margins

Access to Higher Educational Institutions Low skill, low technology manufacturing units

Opposition to leather based industries /brick industriesSource: Feedback from stakeholders meeting and analysis.


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The town of Vellakoil is visualized as An clean and green town; economical ly self sustaining, with

access to physical and social infrastructure .

Supporting this vision is a set of development objectives, defined along various sectors of infrastructure. It

covers the current status, issues in the sector, likely future demand, strategies for improvement and

identified projects to meet these objectives. The sectors covered in the CDP for Vellakoil include water

supply, sewerage and sanitation, solid waste management, storm water drains, street lights, slum

improvement and other remunerative and social projects.

3. CITY INVESTMENT PLAN

The summary of sector-wise investment requirements and prioritisation is given in the following table. The

total investment required would be over Rs. 9018.42 lakhs.

Capital Investment Needs for Vellakoil

S.N Physical Infrastructure facilities Amount

( in lakhs)

1 Water Supply 1199.12

2 Sewerage System 3300.00

3 Storm Water Drains 300.00

4 Solid Waste management 800.00

5 Roads 2043.00

7 Bus Shelter 10.00

8 Street Lights 182.00

9 Slum Improvement 709.00

10 Parks and Play Fields 20.00

11 Market 150.00

12 Public Convenience 35.00

13 Burial Ground 100.00

14 E-Governance 16.00

15 Urban Greenery 10.00

16 Other Projects 100.00

17 Updation of Database on GIS Platform 4000

18 Property Mapping 4.30

Total 9018.42

4. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF VELLAKOIL MUNICIPALITY

The summary of the financial status of Vellakoil municipality is as follows:

In the case of Vellakoil Municipality, it is observed that the Municipality has shown net deficit in all

the 5 years. Prior to depreciation, the Municipality has shown surplus in 4 out of the last 5 years

except 2006-07. Thus the Municipality has earned cash surplus in 4 years.

The average current collection efficiency of the municipality is very good as compared as to other

municipalities in the district in case of all the sources of income and is around 95% - 100%. The

arrears collection performance in respect of Property Tax and Other Income needs to be improved. The broad financial analysis of the Vellakoil Municipality finances reveal that the Municipality has to

gradually increase its own sources of income and collection efficiency for servicing the additional

borrowings in the future.

The Municipalitys borrowings are high at Rs. 236 lakhs compared to its income. This may result

high debt service in future years. So the Municipalitys capacity to borrow further funds depends on

its capacity to increase its revenues.

To summarise, the overall income pattern of Vellakovil Municipality indicates both positive and negative

features. The positive trends are on the income side, where the Municipality has higher growth rate and

good collection performance.


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5. PROPOSED REFORMS IN URBAN MANAGEMENT

In the Final Report a detailed action plan and implementation schedule to aid the effective execution of the

business plan would be furnished. Achieving the set objectives would require a high degree of commitment

from the municipality and active support of the council and the state government.

The municipality will be expected to adopt measures to improve property tax base, ensure

operational efficiency in street lighting and water supply, computerisation of Municipal functions,

introduce charges for SWM, timely auditing and online publishing of account statements , asset

management plan , capacity building initiatives in the engineering, health and accounts sections.

The Municipal council may assume charge of increase in water charges, removal of public

fountains, privatisation initiatives, and premobilisation of deposits, parking / advertisement

regularisation plan and execution of property mapping exercise. The council would also be required

to include charges for SWM (non-domestic) and regularise unauthorised layouts.

The expectations from the State Government are fast track litigation for disputed properties,

enacting Community Participation law, facilitating private participation in investments, ensuring

transparency in accounting and creating public awareness on the roles and responsibilities of the

citizens.

6. ESTIMATION OF INVESTMENT CAPACITY

The borrowing and investment capacities of the town are arrived considering the revenue income

and expenditure under the sustainable scenario, after implementation of the mandatory reforms

proposed in this report.

The investment capacity for the sustainable scenario can be summed up as below:

Summary of Borrow ing and Investment Capacity

Descript ion Scenar io I Scenar io II Scenar io III

Borrowing Capacity Rs. 373.26lacs Rs. 744.13 lacs Rs. 937.48 lacs

Investment Capacity Rs. 1493.02 lacs Rs. 4134.08 lacs Rs. 5208.24 lacs

Investment Requirement - Rs. 9018.12 lacs Rs. 9018.12 lacsSustainable investment capacity % - IC / IR - 46% 57.75%

Scenario I- Estimation of Investment Capacity on as is where basis

Scenario II- Estimation of Investment Capacity with Projects & Growth Rate of 7.5% for Devolution Funds

Scenario III - Estimation of Investment Capacity with Projects & Growth Rate of 10% for Devolution Funds.

7. INFERENCE

The investment capacity of Vellakoil Municipality on As is Where Basis works out to Rs. 1493

lacs.

The investment capacity of Vellakoil Municipality works to 46% in case of Scenario II (Growth

Rate of Devolution Funds assumed @ 7.5% p.a.) and 58% in case of Scenario III (Growth

Rate of Devolution Funds assumed @ 10% p.a.).

In value terms the investment capacity works out to Rs. 4135 lacs under Scenario II and Rs.

5210 lacs under Scenario III.

It may be observed that the investment capacity has improved with the introduction of new

projects as compared to As is Where Basis scenario. The same is on account of the fact that

the Municipality has large number of commercial and industrial assessments, which are

presently untapped on account of water and sewerage connections.

Thus it can be inferred that the investment capacity of the Municipality is around 46% of the

total investment requirement.


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Based on the above, it can be inferred that the Municipality can take up only the small projects,

where the funding is mostly by way of Grants as given below :

S.No. Particulars Total Priori ty Funding By

A Physical Inf rastructure Facil it ies L : G : O

I Water Supply

a) Improvements to Water Supply 1199.20 A 0:90:10

II Sewerage & Sanitation

a) New Underground Sewerage Scheme 3300.00 A 37:35;28

Total 4499.20

The above two projects can be taken up by the Municipality as there are large number of

commercial and industrial assessments and on stand alone basis these projects are viable at

the funding pattern given above.

Besides the above, the following other small projects can be taken up, where the funding

pattern is mainly by way of grants and deposit mobilization :

Priority pro jects suggested under CDP

S.No. Particulars Total Priorit y Funding By

A Phys ical Infrastructure Facil it ies L : G : O

I Strom Water Drains

a) Construction of new drains and providing mesh covers 300.00 A 0:90:10

II Bus Shelter

a) Construction of New Bus Shelter 10.00 A 100% Grant

III Street Lights

a) High mast lights at Old & New Bus Stand 14.00 A 100% Grant

b) Retrofitting and energy saving devices 23.00 A ESCO

c) Central Median lights at main roads for 3Km 45.00 A 0:90:10

B Social Infrastructure Facilities

I Slum Improvementsa) Improvement to Slums 709.00 B 100% Grant

II Market

a) Construction of Daily Market 75.00 A 100% ULB

b) Construction of Weekly Market 75.00 A 100% ULB

C Other Projects

I Remunerative Projects

a) Commercial Building (G+2) at Erode Road near 50.00 A 100% ULB

Bus Stand

II E-Governance

a) E-Governance 16.00 A 100% Grant

b) Updation of Database on GIS 40.00 C 0:90:10

c) Property Mapping 4.30 A 100% ULBTotal 1361.30

As regards other projects with large financial cost, the Municipality would require more support

from the Government towards both capital cost and operation & maintenance expenses. Thus

it would be possible to take up those projects if more support is provided by the Government

and by improving own sources of income.


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Abbreviation and Acronyms

ANM : Auxiliary Nurse Midwife

AMT : Anna Marumalarchi Thittam

BOT : Build, Operate and Transfer

BPL : Below Poverty Line

BSUP : Basic Services for Urban Poor

CAA : Constitution Amendment Act

CAGR : Compounded Annual Growth Rate

CC : Cement Concrete

CCP : City Corporate Plan

CBED : Community Based Energy Development

CDP : City Development Plan

CETP : Common Effluent Treatment Plant

CFC : Central Finance Commission

CIP : Capital Investment Plan

CPHEEO : Central Public Health & Environmental Engineering Organization

CPM : Consultative Process Meeting

D&O : Dangerous and Offensive Trade

DFR : Draft Final Report

DPR : Detailed Project Report:

EAR : Environmental Assessment Report

ECR : East Coast Road

ESF : Environmental and Social Framework

ETRP : Emergency Tsunami Reconstruction ProjectFY : Financial Year

FOP : Financial Operating Plan

GLR : Ground Level Reservoir

G.S.T Road : Grand South Trunk Road

Gm : Grams

GoTN : Government of Tamil Nadu

Ha : Hectares

HP : Horse Power

HSC : House Service ConnectionIHSDP : Integrated Housing & Slum Development Programme

IPT : Intermediate Public Transport

ISP : Integrated Sanitation program

IUDP : Integrated Urban Development Project

JNNURM : Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission

Kg : Kilogram

Km : Kilometer

LAP : Local Assistance Programme


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LCS : Low Cost Sanitation

Ll : Lakh Litres

LPA : Local Planning Area

Lpcd : Liters Per Capital per day

M : Metres

MIAM : Municipal Infrastructure Asset Management

ML : Million Litres

MLD : Million Litres per day

MSW : Municipal Solid Waste

NGO : Non Governmental Organisation

NH : National Highway

Nos : Numbers

OHT : Over Head Tank

O&M : Operation and Maintenance

PAP : Project Affected Persons

PHC : Primary Health CenterPPI : Pulse Polio Immunization

PPP : Public Private Partnership

PWD : Public Works Department

SFC : State Finance Commission

SH : State Highway

SHG : Self Help Group

Sq.km : Square Kilometers

SST : Summer Storage Tank

STP : Sewage Treatment PlantSWM : Solid Waste Management

TEAP : Tsunami Emergency Assistance Project

TNEB : Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

TNRDC : Tamil Nadu Road Development Corporation

TNSCB : Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board

TNUDP : Tamil Nadu Urban Development Project

TNUIFSL : Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Service Limited

TPD : Tonnes Per Day

TUFIDCO : Tamil Nadu Urban Finance and Infrastructure Development Corporation

TWAD : Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board

UA : Urban Area

UGD : Under Ground Drainage

UIDSSMT : Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small & Medium Towns

ULB : Urban Local Body

VAMBAY : Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana

WBM : Water Bound Macadem

WSP : Waste Stabilization Pond

WTP : Water Treatment Plant


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

COUNCIL RESOLUTION

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

1 CONTEXT, CONCEPT AND CONTENTS OF CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

1.1 Context of the Study 1

1.2 Objectives 1

1.3 Revice Meeting for Dtaft Final Reports 1

2 TOWN PROFILE, PHYSICAL PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT 4

2.1 Regional Setting 4

2.2 Physical Features 4

2.3 Climate and Rainfall 4

2.4 History of the Municipality 4

2.5 Demographic Features 4

2.5.1 Population and its Growth 4

2.5.2 Population projection 6

2.5.3 Sex ration and literacy 7

2.6 Occupational Pattern 7

2.7 Physical Planning and growth management issues 8

2.8 Growth Management issues and solution initiatives 8

3 VISION AND STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9

3.1 Stakeholders workshop and Vision statement 9

3.2 SWOT Analysis 9

3.3 Vision for Vellakoil Town 9

3.4 Strategies for Economic Development 10

3.5 Urban Infrastructure 11

3.5.1 Sector wise Vision 11

3.6 Performance and Demand Assessment 12

3.7 Strategies for Poverty Reduction and Slum Upgradation 14

4 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 15

4.1 Elected Body 15

Executive Wing 15

4.2.1 General Administration 15

4.2.2 Engineering Department 16

4.2.3 Accounts Department 16

4.2.4 Public Health Department 16

4.2.5 Town Planning Department 16

4.3 Staff Strength Position and vacancy position 16

4.4 Issues in Human Resource 18

4.5 Organisation Management 18

5 INFRASTRUCTURE STATUS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT 19

5.1 Physical Infrastructure 19

5.1.1 Water Supply 19

5.1.2 Sewerage 21

5.1.3 Storm Water Drains 215.1.4 Improvement to water bodies 22

5.1.5 Soild Waste Management 23

5.1.6 Roads 25

5.1.7 Bus Stand 27

5.1.8 Bus Shelter 27

5.1.9 Street Lights 27

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5.2 Social Infrastructure 29

5.2.1 Slum Improvement 29

5.2.2 Parks and Play fields 30

5.2.3 Market 31

5.2.4 Public Convenience 31

5.2.5 Slaughter House 31

5.2.6 Burial Ground 31

5.2.7 E-Governance 32

5.2.8 Urban Greenary 325.3 Other Projects 32

5.3.1 Updation of Database On GIS Platform 32

5.4 Proposals to be implemented by other Agencies 33

5.5 Capital Investment Plan 34

6 REFORMS AND ACTION PLAN FOR PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION 36

6.1 Present Scenario in Urban Reforms 36

6.2 Proposed Interventions at state level 37

6.3 Proposed Interventions at Municipal level 38

6.3.1 Reforms In Resource Mobilisation 39

6.3.2 Privatisation Initiatives 42

6.3.3 Energy and Resource efficiency 44

6.3.4 Computerisation and E-governance 45

6.3.5 Accounts and auditing 466.3.6 Institutional Management 46

6.3.7 Reforms in Municipal Service Delivery 51

7 ASSETS MANAGEMENT 52

7.1 Activities of Asset Management Plan (AMP) 52

7.2 Priority asset management options 53

7.3 Land Assets 54

7.4 Management Options for land assets 55

7.5 Proposed New Assets 55

8 FINANCIAL OPERATING PLAN 57

8.1 Capital Investment Plan 57

8.2 Other Projects and on going projects 59

8.3 Means of Finance 608.4 Financial Sustainability 65

8.5 Basic Assumptions for Projections 65

8.5.1 Income 66

8.5.2 Expenditure 71

8.5.3 Collections 72

8.5.4 Annuity Factor 73

8.6 Project Cash Flows and FOP Results 73

8.7 Impact of Potential Improvements 81

8.8 Estimation of Investment Capacity 81

8.9 Key Indicators 83

8.10 Inference 83

9 PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS 86


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2.1 Population and growth 4

2.2 Comparative statement of projected population 7

2.3 Occupational Pattern - 2001 7

3.1 SWOT Analysis 9

3.2 Sector wise vision for the key Infrastructure 11

3.3 Performance Indicators for key Municipal Services 12

3.4 Demand for Municipal Services 134.1 Staff Strength 17

4.2 Additional Staff Required 18

5.1 Details of OHTs 20

5.2 Water Tariff-Deposit Details 20

5.3 Demand & Supply in Water Supply - Projection 20

5.4 Storm water Drains - proposals 22

5.5 Solid Waste management Proposals* 25

5.6 Category of roads 26

5.7 Road improvement - Proposals 26

5.8 Existing street lights and energy consumption 27

5.9 Street lights - Proposals 28

5.10 Location of Existing Slum Areas 29

5.11 Details of Existing Slum Areas 29

5.12 Slum - Proposals 305.13 Market - proposals 31

5.14 Proposals to be implemented by other Agencies 33

5.15 Capital Investment Programme 34

6.1 Road map Environmental Improvement 39

6.2 Road Map - Improving revenue from own sources 40

6.3 Road Map Improving revenue from user charges 41

6.4 Road Map for Formation of new sustainable revenue bases 42

6.5 Road Map for Privatization initiatives 44

6.6 Road Map for Energy and Resource efficiency 45

6.7 Road map for Computerization and E-Governance 46

6.8 Technical Assistance for Elected representatives 47

6.9 Technical Assistance for ULB staff 48

6.10 Road map for Accounts & auditing and Institutional Management 49

6.11 Road Map For Implementation Of All Projects 506.12 Reform Agenda - Municipal Service Delivery 51

7.1 Priority Municipal Assets Vellakoil Municipality 53

7.2 Proposed Use Land Asset 54

7.3 New Assets for the year - 2010 to 2015 55

8.1 Projects to be executed by the Municipality 57

8.2 Projects to be executed by Other Agencies 59

8.3 Projects under Implementation by the Municipality 59

8.4 Multi Year Investment Plan and Means of Finance 60

8.5 Consolidated Means of Finance 65

8.6 Ratio of Property tax 66

8.7 Water supply Charges - Existing 67

8.8 House Service Connections - Percentage 68

8.9 Sewage Charges 68

8.10 Increase in Tariff - Sewage Charges 69

8.11 Increase in Deposit - Sewage Charges 69

8.12 Assumptions - Increase in Expenditure 71

8.13 Assumptions O&M 71

8.14 Assumptions Provision of doubtful debts 72

8.15 Assumptions Property tax collection 72

8.16 Assumptions Profession tax 72

8.17 Assumptions Other Non Tax Income 72

8.18 Assumptions Water Charges 72

8.19 Assumptions Drainage Charges 73

8.20 Terms of Loan Funding for Proposed Investments 73

TABLES


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8.21 Consolidated Income & Expenditure for next 20 years (up to FY 2028-29) 74

8.22 Consolidated Balance Sheet for next 20 years (up to FY 2028 29) 76

8.23 Summary of Borrowing and Investment Capacity - Scenario I 82

8.24 Summary of Borrowing and Investment Capacity - Scenario II 82

8.25 Summary of Borrowing and Investment Capacity - Scenario III 83

8.26 Key Indicators 83

8.27 Priority Projects suggested under CDP 84

8.27a Priority Projects suggested under CDP through Grants and Deposits 84

9.1 Major issues and solution initiatives 879.2 Minutes of the consultative process meeting 87

2.1 Occupational Pattern of Vellakoil -2001 7

4.1 Status of Municipal Staff Strength 17

4.2 Organisational structure of Vellakoil Municipality 17

5.1 Functional Elements of a Municipal Solid Waste Management System 24

2.1 Regional setting of the Town 5

2.2 Town Map - Vellakoil Municipality 6

1 Minutes of Meeting2 Population Projection

3 Finance Working Sheets

4 Urban Indicators

FIGURES

MAPS

ANNEXURES


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City Development Plan for Vellakoil Municipality SMEC India Pvt LtdFinal Report TNUDP III

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1CONTEXT, CONCEPT AND CONTENTS OF CITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

1.1 CONTEXT OF THE STUDY

The Commissioner of Municipal Administration (CMA), Government of Tamil Nadu, under theThird Tamil Nadu Urban Development Programme (TNUDP III) has taken effective steps to

assist the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the State, particularly the Grade III municipalities to

strengthen and improve the financial position for effective capital investment management, and

service delivery to the public. These ULBs spread over the State, are service centres to the

surrounding rural areas, offering marketing, physical and social infrastructure facilities. These

centres have a good potential for future growth, and therefore, it is essential to formulate a City

Development Plan (CDP) for these urban centres and immediate implementation of reforms in

these ULBs for better management. The CMA has begun the process of capacity building in

these ULBs to enhance their performance. In this regard, the CMA has appointed Consultants for

preparing comprehensive City Development Plan (CDP) for each of the Grade III Municipal

Towns.

1.2 OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the study include:

Defining the directions of growth of the town, and up gradation of services relevant to

economic activities and development.

Examination of the need for the projects identified by the Urban Local Bodies, and

assessment of the demand in terms of gaps either as deficiency or as excess.

Studying the status of essential urban infrastructural services and outlining broadly the

needs. Defining specific rehabilitation and capital improvement needs of infrastructural facilities

and services in all parts of the urban areas including slums.

Analysis of improvement techniques and methods to enhance the local bodies resource

positions and improve the management system that would sustain the proposed

rehabilitation programmes.

Identification of reforms required in administration and service delivery system of the

urban local body.

Studying improvements / changes required in the ULB setup to improve the O&M of

assets.

Identifying measures to address overall growth measures including service needs in a

sustainable mode.

1.3 REVIEW MEETING FOR DRAFT FINAL REPORTS

On the review of the Final reports (Stage-IV) held at the RDMA office, Tiruppur on 10.11.09 for

the towns of Kasipalayam, Surampatti, Veerappanchatram, Periyasemur and Vellakoil

Municipalities, the Review Committee indicated certain remarks in the minutes of the meeting,

and the Consultants updations are presented below:


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City Development Plan for Vellakoil Municipality Final Report

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The consultants were asked to:

S.N Points raised in the minutes of meeting Reply

Vellakoil Municipality

1. The cost and funding pattern for water supply improvement schemehas to be revised to Rs.1199.12 lakhs (Grant Rs.852.35 lakhs,

TUFIDCO Loan Rs.300 lakhs and ULB contribution Rs.46.77

lakhs). The O&M cost to be revised to Rs.49 lakhs.

Since done. Refer chapter 5, sec

2. Vellakoil Municipality has been annexed to Tiruppur District and the

same needs to be updated in the report.

Since updated.

3. The Proposed cost for the construction of commercial building near

Bus stand has to be revised to Rs.100 lakhs.

Since done. The revised cost has

4. The Weekly Market has to be given as Weekly Market/Shandy. Since done.

Common Points

1. The proposed years under CIP need to changed to 2010-11 to 2014-

15 or as Years 1 to 5.

Since done.


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Road map for City Development Plan

The Table given below presents the stages and contents under each stage of the presentation of the CDP.

Stage I

Inception Report

Stage II

Interim Report

Stage III

Draft Final Report

Town reconnaissance and

Data collection.

Consultations and Analysis Finalisation of

Capital Investment Programme

(CIP)

Modules :

- Strategic vision

- Development objectives- Methodology

Modules :

- Demand assessment

- Municipal Fiscal status- Investment needs

- Stake holder consultation

Modules :

- Strategic plan

- Capital InvestmentNeed(CIN)

-Priority Asset management


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2TOWN PROFILE, PHYSICAL PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

2.1 REGIONAL SETTING

Vellakoil, a Grade III Municipality in Tiruppur district is located at a distance of 48 km, east of

Coimbatore and 60km, south of Erode town. The area of the town is 64.75 sq.km and the

population is 34,438 as per census 2001. The latitude and longitude of this town are 83641N

and 783 30E respectively. It is well connected by road to the surrounding urban centres.

Vellakoil municipality is a prominent commercial center for oil and vanaspathy. The regional

setting of the town and the town map is shown in Map 2.1 and 2.2.

2.2 PHYSICAL FEATURES

Vellakoil is situated on Coimbatore Thiruchirapalli NH-67. The major arterials from the town are

the Thiruchirapalli Coimbatore road running west to east, Erode Tharapuram road & Moolanurroad. The general gradient of the town slopes from North to South. The major soil found in this

region is Black soil. The ground water table varies from 50m to 200m.

2.3 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL

The town and the surrounding region have a sub- tropical climate with temperatures varying from

28 to 36C. Rainfall is intermittent, irregular and usually heavy during the southwest monsoon. The

average annual rainfall ranges between 700-800 mm.

2.4 HISTORY OF THE MUNICIPALITY

Vellakoil was constituted as village panchayat during 1938 , upgraded to town panchayat in 1977

and as Third Grade municipality in 2004. There are 21 wards in the Municipality.

2.5 DEMOGRAPHIC FEATURES

2.5.1 Population and its Growth

Vellakoil population has grown in the past decade. As per the 2001 census, the town registered a

population of 34438. The population growth rate of the town is19.3% during the period 1991-

2001.

Table 2.1 Population and growth.

Source: Census of India.

Year Population of Vel lakoil Growth rate

1991 28,878 -

2001 34,438 19.3


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Map 2.1 Regional setting of the Town


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Map 2.2 Town Map Vellakoi l Munic ipali ty

2.5.2 Population projection

Based on the growth rate for the past two decades, the future population of the town has been

projected using various methods and are tabulated as below:

1. Arithmetical Increase Method

2. Geometric Increase Method

3. Incremental Increase Method

4. Method of least square


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Table 2.2 Comparative statement of projected popu lation

Sl. no. MethodProjected Population for Vellakoil

2010 2025 2040

1 Arithmetical Increase 52208 72516 92823

2 Geometrical increase 51620 81873 112132

3 Incremental Increase 53348 94325 156681

4 Method of Least Squares 49605 67605 85605

Source: Analysis and calculations

After a detailed analysis and comparison of each method, Geometrical increase method is found

to be suitable and the population projections are based on the same. The details are given in

Annexure-2. Therefore, the projected population for Vellakoil town is:

1. Base year 2010 - 52,702

2. Intermediate year 2025 - 88,836

3. Ultimate year 2040 - 1,46,349

2.5.3 Sex ratio and literacy

The sex ratio in the town is 964 and the literacy rate is 75% higher than the national average of

59.5%.

2.6 OCCUPATIONAL PATTERN

The work force participation of the town is 19,737 in 2001.As per the census 2001; more than

80% of the work force is involved in the tertiary sector. The sector wise distribution of the work

force is depicted in the table below:

Table 2.3 Occupational Pattern, 2001

Category of WorkersTotal

% to

Population

% to Total work

forceTotal workers 19,737 57 -

Primary sector 1,526 4 8

Secondary sector 1,252 4 6

Tertiary sector 16,959 49 86

Non-workers 14,701 43 -

Source: Census of India 2001.

Fig: 2.1 Occupational pattern of Vellakoil -2001


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2.7 PHYSICAL PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES

The existing developmental issues and future potential are addressed below:

The major arterials connecting the town to the surrounding urban centres are:

Coimbatore Thiruchirapalli National Highway

Erode Tharapuram road

Moolanur road

The Coimbatore Thiruchirapalli road is one of the major road, running west to east connecting thetown to major urban centres. The town has no railway connectivity. The nearest railway stations

are in Erode, Karur and Tiruppur. The nearest Airports are at Coimbatore (88km) & Trichy (117km)

The Major industrial activities in the town are hand loom and power loom, spinning mills, oil mills

and brick manufacturing. Vellakoil is one of the major marketing centers for sunflower oil.

Land use Pattern

The land use pattern for Vellakoil is followed by the major activity areas in the Town. Commercial

areas are mainly located along the major roads such as Erode road, Coimbatore Road, Trichy

Road are radiates out from the centre of the town where the bus stand is located.

The major developments are seen on the north along Erode road and on the west along

Coimbatore Road, south along Moolanur and Tharapuram Road and east along Karur and Trichy

road. More than 50 % of the land in the town constitutes undeveloped area comprising of lands

under agricultural, unused vacant lands and waste lands.

a. Residential

Residential development has almost spread over the entire municipal area. The density varies from

high to low from the centre of the town.

b. Commercial and Industrial

The main commercial areas are located along the major road network. Weekly Market is located

near the bus stand in about 3 acres of land. The oil extracting industries and power loom/handloom

industries are sporadically distributed in the town.

2.8 GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND SOLUTION INITIATIVES

Need to strengthen Municipal Revenue base

Low levels of revenue generation of Municipality leading to poor service delivery. The

reforms to be under taken by the urban local body will be addressed in detail in the list of

Reform Agenda suggested in the CDP.

Need for guided development for a sustained economic growth

The town has vast land for future development. But at present the industrial developments

are sporadically distributed over the town. There is mixed land use in the town area causing

congestion and unsafe environmental conditions.

Thus, there is an immediate need for Master Plan and Detailed Development Plans forsustained economic growth and safe environment to live in.

Need for Railway connectivity

Discontinued Railway connectivity directly affecting the towns economy.

Need land for fu ture development

Inadequate municipal owned vacant land for implementing social, physical infrastructure

facilities and remunerative developments.


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3VISION AND STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

3.1 STAKEHOLDERS WORKSHOP AND VISION STATEMENT

The City Development Plan is a tool which adapts a participative approach in planning andimplementing projects involving users, elected councilors, line agencies, private organizations,

NGOs and CBOs. In this process, residents of various sections of the communities in the town were

enquired into at random during reconnaissance survey and visits to all the sites of the projects

identified by the Municipality and also otherwise suggested by the elders.

The broad purpose of public participation is to involve the stakeholders in the development plan for

the city. The Vision Statement has been firmed up based on the feed backs received from the stake

holders and expert survey of the municipal services for the perspective year of 2030.The analysis

and findings of the study are based on secondary data collected from respective departments and

during the course of the study, data gaps if any were supplemented through primary survey. Adetailed analysis to find out the existing status of each admissible sector, cross-referring the norms

and standards, demand and gaps based on present and future service requirements is done. A

SWOT analysis was done based on the data collected on the resources and consultation with the

stake holders in the following section. Accordingly, interventions are suggested.

3.2 SWOT ANALYSIS

Table 3.1 SWOT Analysis

STRENGTH WEAKNESS

Access to Erode, a major node for textile, leather &

agriculture, timber based industries

Crippling Environmental pollution to odais & agricultura

hinterlandGood connectivity with nearby Urban centres Absence of recreational facilities

Nh-67 bisecting the town Need to expedite infrastructure improvements

Perennial source of water from River Cauvery Inadequate social infrastructure facilities

High Urban literacy rate at 75% Extensive Municipal area Increased demand for

penetration of Municipal servicesFertile agricultural hinterland

Excellent industrial base of textile, bricks, agro

based timber & leatherAbsence of rail connectivity

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

Availability of land for future development Rising land and labour costs

Co-operative mindset of community. Increased Environmental regulations & falling margins

Access to Higher Educational Institutions Low skill, low technology manufacturing unitsOpposition to leather based industries /brick industries

Source: Feedback from stakeholders meeting and analysis.

3.3. VISION FOR VELLAKOIL TOWN

Vellakovil town is a major commercial centre for agro products and textiles. Based on the feed backs

from stakeholder workshops and analysis of the town the vision statement for the town of

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An clean and green town; economically sel f sustain ing, wi th access to phys ical and socia

infrastructure.

3.4 STRATEGIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The district has high concentration of power loom & handloom weaving, textile processing units, rice

milling, edible oil expelling units, paper products and basic metal products industries etc.

1. Benefit from the proximity to Erode and Tiruppur to generate further employment

opportuni ties and economic development.

Vellakoil is strategically located between Erode and Tiruppur, on the National Highway to Trichy

.Thus there is a scope for further development of knitwear and readymade garments, especially for

export oriented units. Provision of marketing centers, adequate housing, basic infrastructure

facilities, medical, educational and recreational facilities would enhance overall growth of the town.

2. Build on the industrial base to create further scope for development.

a. Establishment of industrial estates

b. Development of food processing industries

c. Establishment of industrial parks and SEZs

d. Guidance through research and training institutes

e. Implementing Development centers and schemes for industrial and socia

development

a. Establishment of industrial estates

There are 5 industrial estates in this district promoted by official agencies namely SIDCO

Industrial Estate- Erode, SIDCO Industrial Estate -Dharapuram, SIDCO Industrial Estate -Nanja

Uthukuli, TAHDCO Industrial Estate -Perundurai, Perundurai Industrial Estate.The proposed

Industrial estates in the region are SIDCO Industrial Estate -Rasathivalasu, SIDCO Industria

Estate Vadamugam -Kangayampalayam, SIDCO Industrial Estate -Chennimalai.

As the SIPCOT Industrial Growth centre is at Perundurai providing all the necessary

infrastructure facilities. There is a good scope for setting up industries like Textile Processing,

Leather, Chemical, Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Industries.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval to the implementation of the

Comprehensive Power loom Cluster Development Scheme at Erode (Tamil Nadu) as a Centra

Sector Plan Scheme with a budget provision of Rs.70 crore. The implementation of the Scheme

will benefit the weavers in developing / diversifying new designs and products, their skill up-

gradation, up-gradation of their looms, providing a suitable workplace, market support etc. to

improve their earnings and socio-economic conditions.

b. Development of Food Processing Industries

There is ample scope for development of Food Processing Industries in the district. Availability of

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Food Technology & Training centre under the guidance of CFTRI, Mysore, in this district is

recommended by the Industrial Potential Survey Report- Erode 2001 2002.

c. Establishment of Industrial parks and SEZs

Establishment of Garment Park in the region will support the industrial activity as Tiruppur is near

to the town. Establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for textile and agro products in the

region will enhance the economy of the region.

d. Implementing Development centers and schemes for industrial and socia

development

To develop handloom sector both Central & State Government are implementing various

schemes through the office of the Assistant Director (Handloom & Textiles) at Erode. The

schemes are

Handloom Development Centre

Project Package Scheme

Help Package Scheme

Housing scheme for weavers

Export Package scheme

To increase the productivity of power loom, the Government has introduced the Technology

Upgratation Fund Scheme (TUFS) for undertaking modernization of textile industry. Utilisation of

this fund will meet the requirement of power loom textile industry. By implementing export

package scheme and help package schemes, the edible oil units may be further encouraged in

production and marketing.

3.5 URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Infrastructure provision is perceived to have a significant impact on health, reducing incidence of

illnesses which are related to an unhygienic living environment. Thus, infrastructure plays an

inevitable role in the economic development and social well being of the town.

3.5.1 Sector wise Vision

The sector wise vision for the key infrastructure services are as given in the table below:

Table 3.2 Sector wise vision for the key Infrastructure

S.n Sector Vision statement

1 Water Supply To check wastage and pilferage of water

To generzate more revenue for efficient operation & maintenance of

system and to supplement the capital works, in order to render the deliv

of the service self sustaining over a period of time.

2 Sewerage and

sanitation

To provide coverage of the sewerage facilities or LCS measures for s

areas.

To maintain high level of environmental hygiene generally in the town

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3 Storm water drainage

and improvement to

water bodies

To improve condition of storm water drains to handle run off water

prevent water stagnation.

Rejuvenate water bodies and improve recharge of ground water.

To provide Rain Water Harvesting to improve the quality and quantity

Ground water.

4 Solid Waste

management

To provide a litter free town for the healthy living of the public.

To minimize the O&M expenditure of SWM To involve private organizations to the extent possible

5 Roads and Streets To provide safe, comfortable and speedy circulation network for

residents and traffic

To relieve congestion by adopting a traffic management plan

To channelise by-passable traffic through arteries outside the town limit.

6 Street lighting To provide sufficient illumination to the town, for safety of the people an

adequately cope with the requirements of traffic.

To optimize the use of electricity by adapting energy efficient technology

7 Educational

Institutions

To Provide comfortable conducive physical infrastructure and so

environment for the learning process

8 Medicare To make quality preventive and curative care available accessible to the Public.

To support people for healthy living and environment.

3.6 PERFORMANCE AND DEMAND ASSESSMENT

To assess the indicators of performance in each sector of infrastructure, the existing levels of key

Municipal services is benchmarked against their norms and standards to arrive at performance

assessment index .The norms and standards are based on SFC recommendation, Planning

Commission recommendation, UDPFI guidelines, CPHEEO manual, best practices etc.

The demand assessment for projects is arrived from the Stake holder consultative meetings

discussions with officials, field visits and service analysis. The improvement needs proposed arebased on the demand and performance assessments with reference to short term and long term

proposals for each sector.

The Performance assessment index for the existing status against the norms and standards for

water supply, sewerage, drainage, solid waste, street lighting and social facilities are illustrated in

the table below:

Table: 3.3 Performance Indicators for key Municipal Services

Sl

No

Service Indicators Unit Normative

Standard

Current

Status

Performance of Key Water Supply Service Indicators

1 Daily per capita supply lpcd 135 70

2 Roads covered with distribution network Percent >100 96

3 Storage Capacity with respect to supply Percent 33 45

4 Property tax assessments covered by service connections Percent 85 27

5 Proportion of non domestic service connections Percent >5.00 2.5

Performance of Key Sewerage and Sanitation Service Indicators

6 Roads covered by UGD network Percent 100 -

7 Sewage contribution lpcd 100 -

9 Assessment having access to UGD facility Percent 85 -


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10 Population covered by UGD Percent 85 -

Performance of Key Storm water Drainage Service Indicators

11 Road length covered with storm water drainage Percent 130 11

Performance of Key Solid Waste Management Service Indicators

12 Estimated waste generation Grams /

capita/ day

400 300

13 Waste collected as per the estimate of ULB (w.r.t. wastegeneration)

Percent 100 85

Performance of Key Road Service ind icators

14 Road density Km/sq.km 10-15 2.7

15 Per capita road length meters 1.75 3.5

16 Proportion of surfaced roads Percent 100 67

Performance of Key Street Lighting Service indicators

17 Spacing between lamp posts meters 30 87

18 Proportion of fluorescent lamps (tube lights) w.r.t. total fixtures Percent 80 89

19 Proportion of high power fixtures w.r.t. total fixtures Percent 20 11

Performance of Key indicators for Slums

20 Proportion of slum population to total city population Percent 100% to road length km 77.43 85.99 122.81 168.20

Under Ground Sewerage System

Network coverage @ 100% to road length km 77.43 85.99 122.81 168.20

Storm Water Drains

Requirement @ 130% to road length km 101 112 160 219

Solid Waste Management

Waste generation at 300 gms TPD 15.49 17.20 28.66 39.25

Compost yard area requirement @ 1 acre per 10000 pop Acres 5 6 8 11

Roads

Road requirement with benchmark @ 1.5 to 2 m per capita

road length km 77.43 85.99 122.81 168.20

Street Lights

Requirement @ 30 m gap between street lights Nos 2581 2866 4094 5607

Parks and Open spaces

Requirement @1.0 to 1.2 hectare per 1000 population Acres 127.5 141.59 202.23 276.97

Community Hall and Library

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The chapters that follow propose projects needed to ensure efficient delivery of the services.

3.7 STRATEGIES FOR POVERTY REDUCTION AND SLUM UPGRADATION

Towards Building Successful Slum-Upgrading Strategies

Youth groups can be very effective.

Youth SHGs can be encouraged and made active participants in developmental activities.

Unlike Women SHGs, which are formed originally for social empowerment, Youth SHGs can

aim at both economic empowerment and social empowerment as the primary focus. The

focus can be on skill training for increasing their employability and promotion of economic

activities.

Group formation:

The SHGs can be formed with unemployed youth in the age group of 18 to 35 years. Each

group may comprise 10 to 20 members drawn from the below poverty line population.

Youth SHGs can be beneficial in the following ways

To engage the communities in development activities through a dialogue with the active

participation of the youth (men and women) with a sense of commitment and integrity

To equip the youth by building their skills, capacity and capability in managing

development, so that, they can help build the capacity of the citizens to manage the affairs of

the community on their own.

Infrastructure provision

Infrastructure provision brings indirect social and economic development, particularly for

women. Improved infrastructure reduces womens work burden and gives them more time,

increased space allows for more home-based economic activity, and lighting and better road

coverage increase mobility and security at night. Infrastructure provision is perceived to have

a significant impact on health, reducing incidence of illnesses which are related to an

unhygienic living environment.

Community halls are valuable for project work as well as for private and public socia

activities, however, halls are prone to capture and maintenance can be a problem. They can

also be used as location for health camps, balwadis (pre-schools), vocational training and

neighborhood committee meetings. They can be used by the community for a variety of

occasion such as religious ceremonies, marriages, political meetings etc. conflicts over use

and maintenance are common, and control over the hall give some individuals power in the

community.

Balwadis (pre-schools) and Schools

Both these institutions benefit poor and working families, especially working mothers. If

timings of balwadis are appropriate, then they have a positive effect on the lives of working

women, freeing them of childcare and giving more time to women to do paid as well as non-

paid work.

Medical facilities

Frequent illnesses and consequent break from work is a major factor that costs the time and

money of the low income group. The availability and accessibility to medical facilities as

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The organisational structure of the Vellakoil Municipality generally consists of administrative and

executive wings.

4.1 ELECTED BODY

The Municipal Council, the political wing of the Vellakoil Municipality consists of 21 elected

councilors. Each Councilor represents one electoral ward. The Councilors in turn elect the Chairman

as head of the Municipal Council.

Administ rat ive wing

The administrative wing gives overall guidance to the municipal functions through set of committees

Three committees have been formed namely, Appointment Committee, Contract Committee and

Taxation and Appeal committee consisting of the Chairman, the Municipal Commissioner and

elected Councilors as members. Appointment Committee is a statutory committee, and the

Chairman of the Municipality is also the Chairman of the committee. The Committee is responsible

for making appointments for posts which fall under the purview of the Appointing Committee.

Contract Committee is another statutory committee and quotation of works is finalized by the

Contract Committee. The Taxation Appeal Committee is responsible for hearing of appeals of the

tax items.

4.2 EXECUTIVE WING

The executive wing is responsible for the Municipal operations and maintenance. The Executive

Officer is the administrative head of the executive wing and is supported mainly by 5 department

heads in the Municipal operation and maintenance. The organization structure of the Municipality

comprises of 5 functional departments namely,

1. General Administration

2. Engineering and Water Supply Department

3. Accounts Department

4. Public Health Department, and

5. Town Planning Department

4.2.1 General Administ ration

Vellakoil Municipality is a Grade Three Municipality. The Manager is the head of Administration, next

to the Commissioner in the section of General Administration, and he is responsible for general

supervision and administration of the Office. All establishment matters are dealt by the GeneralAdministration Section.

Manager

Manager is the Head of General Section. His duty includes general supervision of the ministerial

staff, and maintenance of discipline in the office premises, ' and to sign receipts for all remittances

made in the Municipal Treasury to acknowledge registered tapals, Money orders etc on behalf of the

Commissioner. The Manager is the custodian of the cash collected by daily-checking of Chitta and

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Cash and Petty cash, payment advance etc, and for the administration report by way of Annual

Inspection of the office, checking of Personal Registers of all staff and subsidiary registers in respect

of all the sections. All papers are routed through the Manager to the commissioner except the

Engineering section and the Health section.

All matters relating, to the Establishment including public health, maintenance of Increment &

Punishment registers, maintenance of service registers, register of Probationers; maintenance oftemporary and permanent post sanction register, Pension & Gratuity for all Establishment Audit

Register, issue of Office order, common office order book, maintenance of stock file, maintenance of

personal register & audit objection register etc are looked up by the Manager.

4.2.2 Engineering Department

The Municipal Engineer is the over-all in-charge of Engineering Section. The Municipal Engineer is

controlling the Overseer, Work Inspector, and Road Mazdoor, Water works Superintendent,

Wiremen, Helper and Fitter working in the section. The Municipal Engineer looks after the

maintenance of roads, street lights, road laying, and construction of building, drainage, maintenance

of parks, head works and municipal vehicles. The other subordinate officers are assisting theEngineer to look after the above works.

4.2.3 Accounts Department

The Account Section is included in the General Section. The Accountant is the Head of the Wing

controlling financial matters. It involves preparation of Budget and looks after the Accrual based

Accounting System.

4.2.4 Public Health Department

Sanitary Officer is the overall in-charge of the Health Section. He looks after conservancy, sweeping

streets, maintenance of drainage, controlling of epidemic diseases, ensuring of license to D&Otrades, Birth and Death Registration and issuing of certificate to birth and death registration

Sanitary Inspector, Sanitary Supervisor and Sanitary Workers are assisting the Sanitary Officer. The

Sanitary Officer is held responsible for the solid waste management. Pulse Polio Immunization

camps are conducted every year under the section.

4.2.5 Town Planning Department

Town Planning Officer/Inspector is over all in-charge of the section. He looks after the work of

preparation of Master Plan, Detailed Development Plan and maintains the land use registers as per

the approved zoning uses. He is also responsible for licensing of plan approved, booking of

unauthorized construction, approval of lay out plans with in the town limit, controlling and removingthe encroachment in the town. The Town Planning Inspector helps in planning the future

development of the town and allied works.

4.3 STAFF STRENGTH POSITION AND VACANCY POSITION

As of now, there is 136 vacancies in the 177 sanctioned strength of the Municipal office. The

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Table 4.1 Staff Strength

S.

No

Name of the

department

Sanctioned

strength

Working

strength

No. of post

Vacant

1 General Section 7 7 -

2 Engineering Section 9 8 1

3 Public Health Section 28 28 -

Total 44 43 1

Source: Vellakoil Municipality, 2008.

Fig 4.1 Status of Municipal Staff Strength

Fig 4.2 Organisational structure of Vellakoil Municipality

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4.4 ISSUES IN HUMAN RESOURCE

Out of the Sanctioned posts of 44, in all sections of the Municipality, 1 post is vacant. Considering

the present and proposed quantum of work in the municipality, the vacant posts in Engineering

Section, Public Health Section need to be filled up expediously.

In view Privatization of Solid Waste Management and Maintenance of street lights through ESCO/

Private agency, implementation of proposed improvements in infrastructure, the various sections of

the municipality need to be strengthened with the following personnel:

Table 4.2 Additional Staff Required

S No Name of the Post Section No. of Personnel

1 Accounts officer General 1

2 Data Entry Operator General 1

3 Revenue Inspector General 1

4 Municipal Engineer Engineering 1

5 Supervisors Engineering 1

6 Overseers Engineering 1

7 Public health Engineer Public Health 1

8 Town Planning Officer Town Planning 1

Total 8

Source: Analysis and discussions with Municipal officials

Besides appointing the additional staff, the existing staff in the Administrative, Engineering, Public

Health, and Town Planning sections of the municipality needs to be given training in their respective

field periodically towards capacity building to take up new assignments.

4.5 ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT

As may be seen from various sections of the report particularly relating to service deliveries, there

are gaps of various sizes which result in a shortage in the delivery system. This could be over come

by certain specific options:

In most of the service sections of the Municipality, there are only a few vacancies which could be

filled up. A totally satisfactory system delivery of the services would require an efficient personne

management system.

The organization and delivery mechanism in some of the important personnel intensive

service sectors have to be modernized. To mention the important few relate to solid waste

management, where large number of workers and staff are involved, could be privatized.

Scientific solid waste management need to be assigned to NGOs, voluntary organizations or

even the respective resident associations in the various colonies. This is a remunerative

venture as is proved in many places.

Privatizing the repair and maintenance of water supply, collection of taxes and fees and

maintenance of public assets particularly sanitary and public health units is a well known

option. This also could be taken up as joint venture between urban local body and private

sector.


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5INFRASTRUCTURE STATUS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT

5.1 PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

5.1.1 WATER SUPPLY

i) Existing Status

a. Source and headworks:

Vellakoil municipality is provided with water supply from River Amaravathy and from the Muthur-

Kangeyam CWSS with River Cauvery as source. Since the flow in River Amaravathy is non-

perennial, water supply from this source is not dependable.

Indicators for Water supply

Population (Census 2001) 34,438

Present population 49,500

Total area of the town 64.75 sq.km

Total no. of wards 21

Source

Water supplied 30 Ll

Length of distribution system 168 km

Rate of supply 70 lpcd

Storage

No. of OHTs and total capacity 6 and 13.50 Ll

Frequency of supply Once in 4 days, for 3 hrs

Distribution

No. of open wells 56

No. of Hand pumps 136No. of power pumps 76

No. of public fountains 471

Total no. of service connections 4012

Domestic connections 3910

Commercial 57

Industrial 45

Muthur-Kangeyam Combined Water Supply Scheme

The Muthur-Kangeyam CWSS covers 994 rural habitations, 2 municipalities and 7 town

panchayats. The water requirement for Vellakoil municipality is being pumped from Metukadai

sump. The present level of supply from Amaravathi scheme and Muthur-Kangeyam CWSS is 0.5and 2.5 MLD respectively. Due to the rate of increase in population, the Muthur-Kangayam

CWSS is inadequate to meet the water demand.

Formulating a new scheme for additional requirement of Vellakoil municipality, Kangayam Town

Panchayat, omitted rural habitations and enhancing supply to 994 rural beneficiaries will cause

overlapping and duplication of pipeline for the entire project area. Hence it is proposed to de-link

Vellakoil Municipality and Kangayam Town Panchayat from the existing scheme and a separate

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b. Service Reservoirs

There are totally 6 over head tanks in the town. The details of the Over head tanks are shown in

Table 5.1.

Table 5.1 Details o f OHTs

S.No Location of OHT Capacity (Lakh litres)

1 Salavaiyalar colony 1.00

2 Natesan nagar 4.00

3 Uppupalayam 3.50

4 Municipal office 2.00

5 Theethampalayam 1.50

6 Sivananthapuram 1.50

Total 13.50

Source: Vellakoil Municipality

c. Distribution system

The total length of the existing distribution system is 168 km against a total length of roads

174.50 km.

d. Water Tariff

The monthly tariff and deposits collected for water supply is as follows:

Table No. 5.2:Water Tariff-Deposit Details

Type of connection Deposit amount (in Rs) Flat rate /month (in Rs)

Domestic 3000.00 65.00

Commercial 6000.00 115.00

Industrial 6000.00 105.00


ii) Water Supply Demand

The population of the town is projected for the intermediate and ultimate years. The projected

water demand is given in table 5.3

Table 5.3 Demand & Supply in Water Supply - Projection

Year PopulationSupply in

MLD

Demand @ 135

lpcd

Gap in

MLD

Floating

population

Floating population

demand at 20 lpcd

2001 34438 3.0 4.65 1.65 - -

2010 51620 3.0 6.96 3.96 10000 0.20

2025 81873 3.0 11.05 8.05 13000 0.26

2040 112132 3.0 15.14 12.14 17000 0.34

Source: Municipal records, Analysis and calculation

The present floating population is taken as 10000. The annual increase of 2% is taken for

calculating the projection. The per capita supply of 20 lpcd is proposed for floating population.

The demand of water supply for the above period is calculated at 135 lpcd.

iii) Demand Assessment

The water supply improvement scheme has been prepared by TWAD Board which is awaiting

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measures have been suggested. The water supply demand calculated by the TWAD Board for

the intermediate population (2024) is 6.1 MLD and Ultimate year (2039) is 7.32 MLD.

The town is experiencing high population growth as the town has a high potential for industrial

growth. Therefore, the total demand of water supply calculated for intermediate period is 8.31

MLD and ultimate period is 12.48 MLD.

The present storage capacity of the service reservoirs is of 13.5 Ll. Therefore the storage

requirement will be 12.48/3 = 4.16 MLD < 1.35 MLD (existing). Hence, additional storage of 1.42ML is required for intermediate period and 2.81 ML, required for the ultimate period.

iv) Proposals

The source proposed for this project is River Cauvery near Kodumudi. The proposed head works

will be located just on the upstream of the existing headworks of Muthur-Kangeyam CWSS. It is

proposed to draw 6.11 MLD for the intermediate stage and 7.32 MLD for the ultimate stage for

Vellakoil alone.

The salient features of the proposal are the head works, pump sets, raw water pumping main,

treatment plant, clear water reservoir, clear water pump sets, pump house, Booster station,

Laying of distribution system (feeder mains only) for 23 km and Construction of 4 OHTs at

Melagoundanpalayam colony (1Ll), Muthur road (5Ll), Sivanathapuram (3 Ll) and Pudur road (2Ll). The per capita cost for this project is Rs.2926.00 and the cost per 1000 liters is Rs.8.05

(schedule of rates 2007-08 + 10% price escalation).

The installation cost of the water supply improvement scheme is Rs.1199.12 lakhs. The Annual

Maintenance cost is Rs.49.00 lakhs.

5.1.2 SEWERAGE

i) Existing Status

The town does not have an Under Ground Sewerage System. Disposal of the sewage is

normally by way of individual facilities and the sullage is through the open drains. The main mode

of individual disposal in the town is through septic tanks, low cost sanitation units and through

public / community toilets.

ii) Demand Assessment

In order to improve the sanitation in the town, Under Ground Sewerage System is necessary with

treatment facilities at terminal points.

iii) Proposals

The field survey for UGSS has been done by TWAD Board. Identification STP site is in progress.

The total estimated cost of the proposed Under Ground Sewerage System for Vellakoil

municipality is Rs.3300.00 lakhs. The Operation and Maintenance cost will be is Rs. 82.00lakhs.

5.1.3 STORM WATER DRAINS

i) Existing Status

Vellakoil municipality has provided open storm water drains for a length of 19 km. The total

length of the existing road length in the town is about 174.50 km. The percentage coverage of

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At present, storm water drains carry the sullage and rain water which is ultimately let into the

PAP channel (Parampikulam Aazhiyar Program) and Kurukampalayam Pirivu (proposed STP

site) without any treatment. This imposes health and environmental hazard to the natural water

system and needs to be addressed through a proper treatment and disposal facilities.

ii) Issues

The main issues persisting in the town due to the absence of a storm water drainage system aresummarized as follows:-

Open drains creating unhygienic conditions

Absence of Under Ground Drainage System in the town

Water stagnation in low lying areas during rainy season


The residential areas of the town are provided with open drains. The town area is 64.75 sq.km

and about 75% of land are undeveloped, agricultural lands or barren lands. The storm water is

carried by the natural drain network in these areas emptying into the channels.

Absence of UGSS and storm water drains in the residential areas of the town are the major

causes of land and water pollution. This situation degrades the environment by emanation of foul

smell and unhealthy conditions due to stagnation at a number of points.

iv) Proposals

Proposals by consultants

To develop a Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan channelizing the runoff along the

natural contours so as to cover the entire town and implement in phases.

Measures to be taken to improve, upgrade and clean the existing natural and man made

storm water drains to the required functional level with the involvement of local

community to ensure sustainable operation

Provision of new drains in newly developing areas

Table 5.4Storm water Drains - proposals

S.No Description Capital Investment

in lakhs

1 Preparation of Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan 3.00

2 Provision of new drains including newly developing area (15 km) 240.00

3 Rejuvenation of entire existing drain network (19 km) 57.00

Total 300.00

Annual O & M 4.50

Source: Analysis and discussions with municipal officials

Therefore, the total investment required for the improvement of storm water drains (short term) is

Rs.300.00 lakhs. The rest of the road length will be covered in the long term plan.

5.1.4 IMPROVEMENT TO WATER BODIES

i) Existing Status

There is no water body in the town maintained by the municipality. The PAP channel is the

manmade channel maintained by the PWD.


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5.1.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

i) Existing status

Vellakoil Municipality generates 14 MT of solid waste. Out of 21 wards, 8 wards in the town are

privatized (SHG) for solid waste collection. The solid waste generated in the town is collected

and segregated at source and dumped in the compost yard (3.50 acres) at

Soriyankinathupalayam. An income of Rs.1000 per annum is generated through selling of thesegregated recyclable waste. The details on solid waste management are given below:

Total waste generation per day - 14 MT

Frequency of collection - daily

Collection efficiency - 85% (12 MT)

Collection points - 40

Push cart - 49

Tri cycle - 5

Tipper Lorries - 2

Tractor - 1

Power tillers - 2

ii) Issues

Absence of scientific waste management and disposal

Inadequate sanitary workers and supervisors of the 159 sanctioned sanitary workers,

only 24 workers are available.

The existing compost yard is not provided with adequate infrastructure facilities

Easy access and availability of open lands has led to negligent dumping and unsanitary

conditions.


Currently, 14 MT of solid waste is generated with a per capita waste generation of 300 grams per

day. In future years assuming the per capita generation of solid waste in the town at 400 gm/day,

there will be corresponding addition of 30% to 40% in solid waste generation. Solid Waste

Management is one of the principal sectors of expenditure in Urban Local Bodies. Hence, there

is a need for scientific management of solid waste to cope with future demand.

Of the Municipal waste in Tamil Nadu, 40 - 60% of the waste is biodegradable. Of this, on

conversion, nearly 30% by weight forms the manure. Incidentally, the manure generated from

Municipal waste is found to be richer in NPK values compared to the one available in the market.

This has resulted in producing better yield of agricultural products both in quantity and quality.

iv) Proposals

The improvements proposed towards solid waste management are as follows.

Integrated Solid Waste Management is the application of suitable techniques, technologies and

management programs covering all types of solid wastes from all sources to achieve the twin

objectives of waste reduction and effective management of waste still produced after waste

reduction. Municipal solid waste management involves the application of Integrated Solid Waste

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The activities associated with the management of municipal solid wastes from the point of

generation to final disposal can be grouped into the six functional elements:

a. Waste generation

b. Waste handling and sorting, storing

c. Collection

d. Sorting, processing and transformation

e. Transfer and transportf. Disposal

The inter-relationship between the functional elements is given in Fig 5.1

Fig 5.1 Functional Elements of a Municipal Solid Waste Management System

The objective of solid waste management is to reduce the quantity of solid waste disposed into

land by recovery of materials and energy form the waste. This in turn results in lesser

requirement of raw material and energy as inputs for technological processes.

1. The municipality must focus on revenue enhancement by privatizing of waste

management of the following components:

a. Primary collection

b. Transfer to collection pointsc. Transfer to compost yard

d. Segregation of waste and option of

i. Selling scraps/recyclable waste.

ii. Treatment of biodegradable waste

iii. Transfer to identified regional land fill sites

e. Compost yard management and sale of manure.

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production of manure from composting. Wind rows composting is an established

technology for dealing with bio degradable waste, which is the suggested option for this

Municipality. The necessary infrastructure is given in the proposals.

3. Conducting IEC campaigns to facilitate effective waste segregation at source and proper

disposal.

4. Implementing collection of conservancy fee for primary collection of waste and levy on

commercial and industrial establishments.5. Involvement of voluntary agencies, SHGs in the various components of solid waste

management on BOT, BOOT basis.

6. Need to organize the rag pickers into waste-management associations/groups under the

supervision of the urban local body and the relevant residents associations or market

associations.

The CDP proposals based on analysis, discussion with Municipal officials and norms is given in

the table below:

Table 5.5 Solid Waste management Proposals*

Sl.No Project details Cost in lakhs

1

Small vehicle with containers for door to door collection @ 160 litres capacity

(220 Nos) 25.00

2 Dumper placer vehicle (2 nos) 15.00

3 Purchase of land for additional Compost yard (2.50 acres) 250.00

4

Improvements for existing and new compost yard - with one side compound

wall, segregation sheds, internal roads and machineries for preparation of

compost 200.00

5 Proportionate cost for regional land fill site 300.00

6 IEC activities 10.00

Total 800.00

Annual Operation and Maintenance cost 6.25


Therefore, the total investment required for improvement in Solid Waste Management is

Rs.800.00.00 lakhs.

*-No rational decisions on municipal solid wastes system are possible until data of composition

and quantity of solid waste are available. The method and capacity of storage, the correct type of

collection vehicle, the optimum size of crew and the frequency of collection depend mainly on

volume and density of wastes. Climate also has some influence.

5.1.6 ROADS

i) Existing status

The major roads connecting the town to the surrounding urban centers are:

Coimbatore Thiruchirapalli National Highway

Erode Tharapuram road

Moolanur road


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The details of the municipal roads is given in table 5.6

Table 5.6 Category of roads

Category Length in km % to total length

National Highway 5.00 -

Municipal Roads

CC Roads 10.36 6

BT Roads 106.88 61

Earthen Road / WBM 57.26 33

Total Length of Municipal Roads 174.50 100


ii) Issues

33% of the total Municipal roads are earthen and WBM roads

Differential settlements and potholed surfaces on the existing BT roads

Encroachments on main roads

Unorganized parking along main roads

Absence of traffic management plan- with demarcated pedestrian corridors, medians,signals and traffic islands


The circulation network forms basic network of the town to move, to interact, and interlink the

residentials, the work places, and other activity centers. A good road network is a necessity not

only for growth and development of habitats, but also to sustain it in a progressive mode. The

access roads in extension areas and the link roads, widening of major roads proposed in the

DDPs need to be provided.

iv) Proposals

The town has 33% earthen road which should be upgraded to BT surface. Apart from this, the

access roads in extension areas need to be covered. The projects proposed for the road

improvement in Vellakoil town is as follows.

Table 5.7 Road improvement - Proposals

S.no Particulars Rs.in lakhs

1 Upgradation of earthen road to BT (57 km) 1197.00

2 Restoration of existing BT roads (106 km) 636.00

3 Provision of medians (3km) 30.00

4 Improvements to road geometry provision of

medians, traffic islands, Signals, signages etc

30.00

5 Pedestrian platform along main roads 50.00

6 Widening of main roads and link roads 100.00

Total Rs.2043.00 lakhs

O&M 22.00

Source: Analysis and discussions with municipal officials

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5.1.7 BUS STAND

i) Existing Status

The town has a C class bus stand in an extent of 1 acre, within its limits maintained by the

municipality. About 250 buses per day arrive in this bus stand. The municipality bus stand

complex has 8 shops.

ii) Issues

The flooring is damaged with differential settlements

Inadequate waiting sheds for passengers.

Inadequate space for buses

Inadequate space for parking of two wheelers

Inadequate water and toilet facilities

iii) Proposals

In order to bring the bus stand to effective functioning, the cooperation from the private and

government bus operators, drivers and conductors and the public is necessary. The proposed

expansion of bus stand with basic facilities work is under progress.

5.1.8 BUS SHELTER

The 6 bus stops in the town are provided with bus shelters. The construction of bus shelter at Old

bus stand area for Rs.5.00 lakhs under MLA fund is in progress. New bus shelters (5 nos) are

proposed to be constructed at Erode road Arivoli Nagar stop, Trichy -Coimbatore main road

opp. to municipal office, Karattupalayam Pirivu, Madamedu piruvu (Mulanoor road),

Theethampalyam at a cost of Rs.10.00 lakhs.

It is also proposed to restore the existing bus shelters and provide space for information boards,

space for advertisement and hoardings in the bus shelters which will generate revenue for the

Municipality. The provision of bus shelters can be done with the help of NGOs and community

organisations, industries etc.

5.1.9 STREET LIGHTS

i) Existing status

The town is lit by 1986 street lights of which 89% of lights constitute tube light. About 40 number

of timer switches are provided covering all street lights to minimize the energy consumption. The

break-up details of the street lights in the town are as follows

Table 5.8 Exist ing st reet lights and energy consumption

S.No Existing Light details Numbers Percentage distribution Consumption in w

1 Tube lights (40w) 1777 89 97735

2 Sodium Vapour lamp (250w) 205 10 578103 High Mast lights 4 1 -

Total 1986 155545

Per hour consumption 155545 W or (excluding high mast)

155.545 kW/hr

No of timer switches required 60

Source: Municipal records, Analysis and calculations

Therefore, the present level of energy consumption of street l

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