Hyderabad|India|August'2010: The Chief Minister Dr K Rosaiah asked the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) to hasten up the projects like the Outer Ring Road, PVNR Expressway ramps, Hussainsagar cleaning up etc. and complete it on war footing. The Chief Minister reviewed the projects being undertaken by the HMDA and other related projects with minister and top officials at Secretariat. Dr Rosaiah also released the Revised Development Plan (Master Plan) for the erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Area (HMDA Core Area) prepared by the HMDA and is approved by the Government. He also released a DVD in this regard.

The Master Plan is prepared synchronising all the places in twin cities giving utmost importance to the infrastructural facilities keeping in view the possible increase in population. The Master Plan today released is for the core area of the twin cities and the Master Plan pertaining to the remaining areas would be ready by the end of October. The life of the Master Plan, which took ten years time for preparation, is up to 2030.

Highlights of the Master Plan are, increase and improved access to all parts of the city, improved overall circulation, connectivity, alternative routes, improved quality of infrastructure, integration of various projects and conservation of environment and heritage. Internal Colony roads retained as 40' except major connecting roads. The master plan also suggests 10 new flyovers, 13 new bridges, 7 new road under bridges and 27 commercial strips and 70 commercial roads. The significant feature of the Master Plan is a special importance given for protection of the heritage buildings. Provision is laid down for conversion of the Mothersa Maktha in front of Raj Bhavan as residential zone.

The population of the capital city of Hyderabad was 75.86 lakhs in the year 2001. It will cross one crore by 2011 and possibly cross 1.84 crore by 2031. Keeping in view of this aspect, draft plan is also being prepared. The another important feature is the Outer Ring Road (ORR) Project, covering 158 k.ms from Gachibowli to Shamshabad was completed in three phases, 24.38 k.ms in 1st phase, 62.3 k.ms in 2nd phase and 71.3 k.ms in 3rd phase and 8- line traffic was allowed on this road. Laying of road from Shamshabad to Pedda Amberpet, which was delayed due to utility shifting problem, would be over in a short period by completing 58 km length works by September and traffic would be allowed by October. The road from Narsing to Patancheru, which is delayed due to litigations, would be completed by February, 2011. Road from Patancheru to Shameerpet would also be completed by Nov. 2011.

The ORR would be completed in all aspects by November, 2012 including the road from Shameerpet to Vijayawada Highway. Precautions will be taken up with latest technology to regulate the traffic and prevent accidents on ORR. Latest technology will be utilised in toll sector also. Display boards regarding traffic jams etc. are also arranged at every 2 km span for the convenience of road users. Inner Ring Roads are also taken up with an estimated expenditure of Rs.350 crore covering 44.30 km. Assistance of JAIKA is also being taken to develop the roads.

Works are in progress for desiltation and treatment of water in Hussain Sagar with the assistance of JAICA. Measures were initiated to avoid flow of industrial affluents in the first phase. Treatments Plants are being constructed to avoid flow of industrial affluents from Kukatpally Naala and Picket Naala. It is expected to complete the treatment plants by January, 2011. The treated water will be utilised for various commercial purposes and in a phased manner. The treated water can also be utilised for drinking purpose. Besides treating the Hussain Sagar waters, greenery would also be developed in the vicinity.

The Chief Minister asked the officials to speed up the works of internal ramps of PVNR Express Highway before October end by overcoming the posing problems. The flyover at Hitec City would also be completed by September 30. Certain problems in construction of Rs.99.08 crore ROB at Kukatpally would be resolved at a meeting of Railway Board officers. Proposals are ready for construction of bus terminal with one stop shop facilities at Miyapur. Besides facility for parking main buses, facilities like accommodation, budget hotels, rest rooms for drivers etc., would also be provided in the terminal.

A decision was also taken to take up construction of a Logistic Park in an area of 40 acres at Baatasingaram for parking of trucks. It is expected to complete it in two years. Another such Park would be constructed in 20 acres at Mangalpally on Sagar Highway. The bridge at Bapughat is also in the completion stage, the officials said.