Chennai ITIR
The Chennai ITIR or "Information Technology Investment Region" is a planned mega city covering an area of about 1,600 km2 (395,368.61 acre). It will be a specifically notified zone that will include IT/BPOs, electronics hardware manufacturing units, public utilities, residential areas, social infrastructure and administrative units.[1] The ITIR is bordered by IT corridor and NH4. The NH45 runs through the heart of the proposed city.
Proposed infrastructure facilities
[edit]The cities of Chennai, Kanchipuram and Mamallapuram will be connected with roadways and railways as a part of the project.
Proposed road connectivity
[edit]- Extension of NH4 from Chennai to Mamallapuram.[citation needed]
- A single road connecting Mahabalipuram, Tirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram would be established.[2]
Proposed rail connectivity
[edit]- Extension of MRTS from Chennai till Mamallapuram. [50 km]
- A new railway line from Anna Nagar to Sriperumbudur. [75 km]
Proposed air connectivity
[edit]- A new international airport at Sriperumbudur at a cost of INR 3000 crores.
New townships
[edit]Three new townships are proposed in the following areas.
- Two townships in areas flanked by NH4 and GST Road.
- One township in area flanked by GST Road and IT corridor.
References
[edit]- ^ "Exclusive IT Investment Region corridor proposed". The Hindu. 7 June 2008. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008.
- ^ "Tidco to develop ITIR in Chennai". Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
