Musi Riverfront Project: 639 structures to be impacted, 2,660 trees affected

The project involves a 20.5 km riverfront corridor development including flood protection, sewerage infrastructure, roads, promenades, and ecological restoration.

Who it concerns: The project proponent is Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL). The clearance was granted by the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), Telangana.

Conditions and facts

• Clearance Status: Fresh Environmental Clearance (EC) granted under Category B1.
• Project Area: 199.89 hectares covering Phase 1A (9.2 km) and Phase 1B (11.3 km) from Osman Sagar/Himayat Sagar to Bapughat.
• Cost: Total project cost is Rs. 7055 crores (Phase 1A: Rs. 3105 crores; Phase 1B: Rs. 3950 crores).
• Conditions: Implementation of Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) for approximately 639 structures under RFCTLARR Act, 2013.
• Conditions: Tree management including minimization of felling, transplantation where feasible, and compensatory plantation at a 1:10 ratio using native species.
• Conditions: Wastewater management via integrated sewerage system connected to existing STPs, with 100% collection and treatment.
• Conditions: Compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules and use of authorized agencies for disposal.

Also in the document

• The project involves the removal or impact on approximately 639 permanent and temporary structures, requiring rehabilitation and resettlement.
• Approximately 2,660 trees are likely to be affected, necessitating compensatory plantation at a 1:10 ratio.
• The project includes the construction of 7 rubber check dams and extensive sewerage infrastructure with a projected demand of 334.4 MLD.