TIRUNELVELI: With recent talks between officials of the district administration and the executing agencies of the special economic zone at Nanguneri concluding on an encouraging note, Jurong International, a Singapore-based international multi-disciplinary organisation, has submitted its preliminary conceptual master plan for the multi-crore project.

"The Singapore firm, which has completed 800 projects in 110 cities in 30 countries, has got an impressive track record in design and construction, consultancy and facilities management services," a top Government official said.

As per the State Government's plan, the Nanguneri SEZ will have light manufacturing, design and assembly facilities, modern infrastructure facilities of international standards and amenities to attract well-trained work force working across the globe.

The industries to be established will include those manufacturing electronic and telecommunication components, electronic and consumer durable goods, light and precision engineering, information technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals etc.

Ready-built factories

According to the conceptual master plan, the industrial sector will include ready-built factories (RBFs), custom-built factories (CBFs), units of multi-national corporations, science, business and hi-tech or information technology parks.

In the utility sector, there will be water and sewage treatment plants, power plants or sub-stations, telecommunication centres etc. Roads conforming to international standards will be laid within the SEZ. Trees, shrubs and flowers will find a place in the landscaping.

Apart from landed housing, medium-rise and high-rise apartments will be constructed for employees and officials.

Amenities

The amenities to be provided in the SEZ will include a convention centre, meeting and conference facilities, hotels, trade offices, banking and postal services, training facilities to upgrade workers' skills, management development centre, food and retail outlets, world-class medical centre, information centre and library, an international school, kindergartens and crèches.

Apart from offices for IT or telecommunications-enabled services, the commercial sector will have dining, retail and entertainment facilities. Recreational services will have clubs, community centres, tennis courts, swimming pools and a golf course. The hillocks on this sprawling land will be developed further to make the entire premises more attractive.

Land utilisation pattern

The land acquired for the SEZ will be developed in the following pattern: industrial purpose - 28.30 per cent; residential - 23.20 per cent; commercial - 2.70 per cent; custom check-point - 0.90 per cent; institutional - 3.40 per cent; sports and recreation - 9.30 per cent; reserve site - 2.40 per cent; green/open space -11.50 per cent; pond - 3.40 per cent; utilities - 3.50 per cent and roads - 11.40 per cent.

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