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Chandigarh's First Bulk Market Gets Green Light
15 Nov
Summary
- Environmental clearance granted for Chandigarh's first bulk material market.
- The new market will be located in Sector 56 (West), Chandigarh.
- Project includes 194 plots based on surveys of existing markets.
Environmental clearance has been granted for Chandigarh's inaugural bulk material market, situated in Sector 56 (West). The State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) provided the necessary approval, paving the way for the UT Estate Office to begin construction. This development follows an application submitted in April to the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change.
SEIAA's decision was based on a comprehensive appraisal of environmental parameters. The authority has imposed specific conditions on the Chandigarh Administration concerning air and water quality monitoring, noise reduction, waste management, and maintaining green cover throughout the construction phase.
Particular attention has been paid to wastewater management; the project must ensure no trade effluent is generated. Any plot owner producing trade effluent will be responsible for installing their own effluent treatment plant and securing separate approvals. Stormwater management will involve collection through an internal network connected to the municipal system.
The project is a result of surveys conducted in 2016 and 2018, identifying 182 shops in existing markets. The new Sector 56 facility is planned to accommodate 194 plots, aiming to create a centralized hub for bulk materials.
