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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.[2]
- A single road connecting Mahabalipuram, Tirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram would be established.[3]
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 focusing on infrastructure development to lure investors".
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 14 January 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
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