Dharoi Area Plans

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1. DEVELOPMENT OF DHAROI DAM REGION , AS A WORLD CLASS SUSTAINABLE TOURIST / PILGRIMAGE DESTINATION PRESENTATION TO HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF GUJARAT STAGE 3 : DRAFT CONCEPTUAL MASTERPLAN 3 rd Dec 2021

2. To Develop the Dharoi Dam Region as a World Class Sustainable Tourist / Pilgrimage Destination. The proposed development shall link the Dharoi region to the larger hinterland through planned unlocking of tourism assets. Parameter Details Location Dharoi Dam and area around: About 1500 acres Estimated Project cost Rs. 500 Cr (approx.) Implementation Period Master Planning Assignment Start Date 2.5 years; 6 th August 2021. Project brief

3. Master plan vision Eco & recreational POLO FOREST BALARAM AMBAJI SANCTUARY Spiritual Ambaji Taranga Hills Santnagari (proposed) Cultural & heritage Vadnagar modhera Siddhpur DEV NI MORI RECREATION + ADVENTURE + SPIRITUAL Dharoi as a destination is envisioned to be a central Regional Core, effectively & efficiently facilitating the North Gujarat circuit

4. 90 KM (1.5hr) G u j a r a t M a d h y a P r a d e s h R a j a s t a n Dharoi as an anchor Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Modhera Patan Siddhpur Vadnagar Mt.Abu Ambaji Polo Forest Udaipur Balaram Ambaji wildlife Sanctuary Palanpur Mehsana Taranga Hills Vijapur Mahudi Himatnagar Dev Ni Mori Need for anchor destination

5. Work Initiation To be submitted within 30 days of the approval of Conceptual Perspective Plan & Draft Shelf of Projects Phase 2 Construction Stage Inception Report Start Date 17 th Aug 2021 Interim Report 15 th Sep 2021 Conceptual Perspective Plan & Draft Shelf of Projects 3 rd Nov 2021 # Review is Ongoing Final Perspective Plan & Shelf of Projects Ongoing Block Cost Estimates Implementation strategies Phasing Guideline Detailed Project Report, Detailed Drawings and Tender Documents May 2022* July 2024* Phase 3 * Tentative timelines are subjected to approvals from the department and other agencies and land clearance matter as applicable. * Any unforeseen delay due to site condition / resistance from community etc are not considered. Overall project timeline Completed Phase 1 Upcoming Ongoing 6 th Aug 2021

6. A combination of water and hills

7. Coves and lagoons

8. mystique

9. Post monsoon lushness

10. Post monsoon lushness

11. Rolling hills

12. Rolling hills

13. Perceived outcome of the project Dharoi will be the anchor for N.Gujarat circuit Champaner Vadodra Sardar Sarovar Bharuch Dandi Surat Tithal Vapi Saputara Diu Somnath Sasan Gir Porbandar Dwarka Jamnagar Junagadh Girnar Rajkot Morbi Palitana Bhavnagar Shivrajpur Narayan Sarovar Mandvi Dholovira Dhordo Kalo Dungar Bhuj Surajbari Little Rann of Kachchh Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Modhera Patan Siddhpur Vadnagar Ambaji Polo Forest Balaram Ambaji wildlife Sanctuary Palanpur Mehsana Taranga Hills Vijapur Mahudi Himatnagar Dharoi Circuit will gain popularity improving the regional tourism scenario A tourist comprehensive destination with unique character Confluence of Spiritual, adventure, eco & recreational activities Development will Improve the livelihood of the local population

14. Tourism in the region is fragmented with lack of defined circuits Most of the destinations are visited as a return trip from source to destination Despite the presence of significant spiritual destinations, these are not preferred for overnight stay Destinations in Rajasthan, such as Mount Abu and Udaipur capture a significant tourist footfall from north Gujarat region Tourist Footfalls at Prominent Tourist Destinations around Dharoi Dam

15. Vadali Rajasthan Gujarat Aravalli range Rajasthan Gujarat Satlasana Regional connectivity S H 56 Highway connectivity to major tourist hotspots Vadali – Satlasna Road (NH58) Dharoi dam NH58 Satlasana –Vadali access nodes 2 lanes 4 lanes Patan Mehsana Siddhpur Palanpur Polo forest Other prominent Towns Gozariya Ahmedabad Mount Abu Ambaji Udaipur Visnagar Gandhinagar Himmat Nagar Major Tourist centers Vadnagar S H 71 N H 76 A

16. Vadali Rajasthan Gujarat Aravalli range Satlasana Regional connectivity Highway connectivity to major tourist hotspots Vadali – Satlasna Road (NH58) Dharoi dam NH58 Satlasana –Vadali access nodes 2 lanes 4 lanes Patan Mehsana Siddhpur Palanpur Polo forest Other prominent Towns Gozariya Ahmedabad Mount Abu Ambaji Udaipur Visnagar Himmat Nagar Major Tourist centers Vadnagar Need for improvement in Road Connectivity by 4  Laning   Gandhinagar Rajasthan Gujarat S H 56 S H 71 N H 76 A

17. National highway 58 View of Satlasana Junction Vadali- Satlasana road from Vadali side Vadali- Satlasana road from Vadali side

18. Dharoi dam Vadali – Satlasana 2 lane NH58 Sabarmati River Sabarmati River Taranga Hills Taranga Road Dharoi Fatepura SH 147 Towards Ambaji, Udaipur SH 56 Towards Vadnagar, Ahmedabad Towards Ambaji, Mount Abu SH 56 Khedbrahma NH 76A Towards Himmatnagar, Ahmedabad NH 76A Mahor Proposed bridge 2 lane (Was earlier proposed as 4 Lane) S atlasana Vadali National highway 58

19. DHAROI RESERVIOR Mehsana Dist. Sabarkantha Dist. Vadali – Satlasana Rd (NH58) Vadali – Satlasana Rd (NH58) SABARMATI Right Bank Main Canal Left Bank Main Canal DHAROI DAM Dharoi Village Fatepura Vadnal Dharoi Colony Mahor Village Malana Ambawada Khodamali Vavdi Babsar Dykes Main Road Guard Post Dharoi Dam Dyke 4 Dyke 3 Dyke 1 Dyke 2 TOWARDS VADNAGAR TOWARDS HIMMATNAGAR RIVER View of earthen dam No views of reservoir Obstructed views of the reservoir from main road Only part of road with views of the dam No views to the dyke and reservoir from the main road Absence of signages and entry gates Nodes Main road with views to the dam Access roads to dykes and dam N No views of the dam and reservoir Absence of signages and entry gates Pathways Village roads 0.5 1.5 2km Fudeda road Dharoi road Fatepura road Mahor village road Babsar Tank Nagchuda Tank Keshampa hills Ambawada hills Dharoi hills Vaniya Bhakri hills Chhapri hills Mahadev hills Dosa hills ACCESS AND SENSE OF ARRIVAL Proposed site for Santnagari Proposed site for Santnagari

20. Land ownership PROPOSED SITE FOR SANTNAGARI ( 281.92 ACRES) PROPOSED SITE FOR SANTNAGARI ( 107.84 ACRES) PROPOSED SITE FOR SANTNAGARI ( 36.76 ACRES)

21. ICONIC OBSERVATION TOWER/ observatory and visitor centre Amphitheatre with laser show water sports zone 4. Island Adventure zone 5. Mixed use - High street 6. Wellness / naturopathy retreat 7. Tribal village 8. Convention Centre and events ground 9. Polo CLUB AND RESORT 10. Model village KEY COMPONENTS

22. Proposed master plan

23. The Arrival Dedicated Parking Visitor Center & Iconic Tower Complex Amphitheaters with laser show Picnic Ground SABARMATI RIVER Dharoi Village ZONE 1 - ARRIVAL ZONE SATALASANA VADALI ROAD (NH 58) Right Bank Main Canal N

24. Project Program Proposed Height ~120-140 m. Top Zone Open-to-sky viewing deck Semi-covered zone / seating spaces Telescope gallery / viewing points Semi-indoor interpretation zone Maintenance zone An astronomical observatory Middle Zone Fine dining Café Ground / Public Zone Visitor centre Souvenir store Public plaza Parking Café and snacks Amphitheatre with Laser Show with more than 2500 seating capacity First Modern Era Observation Tower Open air deck overlooking on to panoramic view of the site. Multilevel utilization for recreational activities Height of the observation deck at 142m ICONIC OBSERVATION TOWER/ observatory and visitor centre

25. observation tower 140M HIGH TOWER Highest Observatory of India Observatory for “Astro-tourism ”

26. observation tower

27. observation tower

28. panoramic view of the hills and water body during day from observation tower

29. MACAU TOWER, MACAU, CHINA An astronomical observatory

30. Project Program Proposed capacity ~2500-3000pax. Program Seating areas Deck Performance deck Pavilions Public toilets River edge Seating spaces Laser jets Dedicated Parking Visitor Center & Iconic Tower Complex Amphitheaters with laser show Picnic Ground SABARMATI RIVER SATALASANA VADALI ROAD (NH 58) Amphitheatre with laser show

31. Amphitheatre with laser show

32. Project Program Arrival Zone Arrival Café Ticket Desk and Tourist Facilitation Centre Decks and Plaza Hill top Café Dedicated Parking Area Activity Zone Kayaking, Boating, Jet ski Camping Hiking and Nature Exploration Trails Adventure Cove Park Adventure Theme Park Accommodation Zone Campgrounds Glamping Grounds Caravan / RV Grounds Govt. Guest House 4/5 Star hill view resort Arrival Zone Arrival Café Ticket Desk and Tourist Facilitation Centre Decks and Plaza Hill top Café Dedicated Parking Area water sports zone

33. water sports zone

34. ACTIVITY ZONE

35. ZONE 6 – ISLAND ADVENTURE ZONE Island Adventure Cove Rides 4-5 Star Luxury Resort – Island Floating Villas Walk by the island 4-5 Star Luxury Resort – Island Hill Top Island Adventure Water Ride Cove Foothill Deck Model Village Development Island gateway DHAROI RESERVIOR DYKE 2 AMBAWADA VILLAGE N

36. Project Program Leisure Based Programs Arrival Area with Ticket Desk and Visitor Centre Decks Island Edges and Promenades Waterside walkways and Trails in the form of wetland park and Dykes pathways Café Amenities including Drinking Water, Toilets etc. Activity Based Programs Adventure Theme Park Water Based Adventure Activities Accommodation Facilities 4/5-star luxury resorts Floating Villas Model Village Development Island adventure zone

37. ACTIVITY ZONE

38. Project Program Retail Commercial Spaces Retail Shops Souvenir Shops Cafeteria Small scale F&B Areas Public Open Spaces Kids play area Open air event squares Public squares and plaza Public Lawn / Garden Public Amenities (Drinking Water and Toilets) Parking River cruise Accommodation Facilities 3–4-star hotels Luxury residential units 4–5-star resort Mixed use and HIGH STREET

39. Mixed use and HIGH STREET

40. HISTORICAL STREET CHARACTER

41. Meadow park Flower garden Urban forest Public park 4-5 Luxury Riverside Resort Convention Centre Riparian Park Tribal Village DHAROI RESERVIOR SABARMATI RIVER ZONE 3 - CONVENTION AND CULTURAL ZONE N

42. Project Program Indoor Space Auditorium / Convention Hall of 2000-2200 pax Meetings rooms Lunchroom / Banquet Halls Office / Admin area Amenities including Drinking Water, Toilets etc Outdoor Space Convention Maidan of 5000 pax capacity Helipad Ground Food Court Public Lawn / Garden Public Amenities (Drinking Water and Toilets) Parking Envisaged to be built with respect to regional architectural context, blending modern trends and requirements in vernacular character I mplemented on a PPP mode. Conve ntion Ground & Public Space in Fort Lauderdale CONVENTION CENTRE and events ground

43. Project Program Covered zone Auditorium Fine dining Middle Zone Exhibits and galleries Auditorium Performance spaces Café Retail and souvenir Open zone Model village Market street Food and beverage Trails Riparian zone and water bodies P roposed to be developed at Mahor Village Showcasing strong vernacular character, regional architecture while integrating all modern facilities and infrastructure Tribal village

44. Project Program Indoor Space Dedicated Areas for Yoga and Meditation Treatment Rooms – enabling different therapies Dining Areas Guest rooms and Villas Fitness Facility Physiotherapy wing Dance Studio Office / Admin area Amenities including Drinking Water, Toilets, etc Semi Open Spaces Courtyard spaces Seating areas Outdoor Space Public Lawn / Garden Herbal Park Hill Top Park Pool Area Themed Landscape Areas Areas for Organic Farming Amphitheatre Public Amenities (Drinking Water and Toilets) Parking Wellness / naturopathy retreat Proposed site for Santnagari Proposed site for Santnagari

45. YOGA VILLAGE

46. POLO Sports Ground Left Bank Main Canal ZONE 8 – POLO SPORTS ZONE N

47. Project Program Indoor Space Auditorium Lunchroom / Banquet Halls Club Café Indoor Sports Area Meeting rooms Amenities including Drinking Water, Toilets etc Clubhouse with accommodation facilities Outdoor Space Polo Ground Golf Ground Outdoor Sports Ground Public Lawn / Garden Public Amenities (Drinking Water and Toilets) Parking B uilt character of the space spanning over large scale vibrant public spaces, etc. Reference Images for Polo Club & Resort POLO CLUB AND RESORT

48. POLO CLUB AND RESORT

49. Project Program Landing and transfer facility Fixed and floating jetty. Terminal Area Utility area Aerodrome Maintenance yard Power room Tourist facilities (drinking water toilets, etc.) Admin area/offices Passenger waiting areas Cafeteria sea plane terminal

50. JETTY FOR ISLAND BOATING

51. Project Program Gardens Visitor Centre Herb gardens Lawn space Water bodies Rest areas Picnic spaces Green houses theme based gardens

52. Project Program Street development Village Interpretation Centre Existing village house upgradation Village farms Cattle breeding spaces MODEL VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT

53. TRANSPORTATION AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

54. Satlasana village Malana village Babsar village Vaktapur Taidar village Mahor Village Dharoi village Sabarmati Reservoir Musar village Ambawada village Fatehpurai village Vavadi village 250m 750m 1750m N E Bus main pickup and drop off point E Bus route Legend E Bus stop Future expansion 500m radius 2 Main pickup/drop off points 10 bus stands Shuttle bus and e-bus services Proposed site for Santnagari Proposed site for Santnagari Proposed site for Santnagari

55. APP based Integrated E- Bus Services WIFI enable bus stops Shaded seating spaces Shuttle bus and e-bus services

56. Mahesana Himmatnagar Dharoi REGIONAL SHUTTLE BUSES Vadnagar ACCESSIBILITY - Shuttle services

57. Left bank typical cross section River edge embankments

58. Year 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Estimated Overnight Tourists at Dharoi (in Lakhs) 1.6 3.6 4.8 5.4 8.75 10 13 17.4 22.2 25.2 36.75 41.65 Estimated Daytime Tourists at Dharoi (in Lakhs) 6.3 14.4 19.2 21.6 26.25 30 39 40.6 51.8 58.8 68.25 77.35 Day time and Overnight Visitors – Expected Footfall

59. These two parcels are in the middle of the river bed. Land acquisition plan

60. Vadali Rajasthan Gujarat Aravalli range Satlasana Highway connectivity to major tourist hotspots Vadali – Satlasana Road (NH58) Dharoi dam NH58 Satlasana –Vadali access nodes 2 lanes 4 lanes Patan Mehsana Siddhpur Palanpur Polo forest Other prominent Towns Gozariya Ahmedabad Mount Abu Ambaji Udaipur Visnagar Himmat Nagar Major Tourist centers Vadnagar Need for improvement in Road Connectivity by 4 Laning  Gandhinagar Rajasthan Gujarat S H 56 S H 71 N H 76 A Suggested 4 laning of Sh 56, 71 and NH 58

61. It was earlier designed as a 4 lane bridge. Later Revised to a 2 lane bridge. Suggested 4-laning of proposed 2 lane bridge on Sabarmati river

62. 04 TENTATIVE BUDGET BREAKUP

63. Sr No Component Tentative Cost Tentative Total Cost - CR.) As per Final Perspective plan Block Cost Estimates     Phase 1 (Cr) Phase 2 (Cr.) Phase 1 Phase 2 Total Common Infrastructure Development 157 108 266 8 1 Road Network: New Roads and Village Road Upgradation (Including Culverts) 57 50 107 2 PHE - Utilities Infrastructure: Storm water network, sewerage, water supply and solid waste management 47 31 78 3 Electrical and ICT Infrastructure: Street light, ICT Network, Solar Farm and electrical works. 28 19 47 4 Sea Plane Terminal and Related Infrastructure: 6 - 7 5 Other Common Infrastructure & Amenities: Bus stops, Cycle rental facilities, Cycle stands, Public Toilets, Parking Facilities, Street furniture and signages 19 8 27 Tourist Attraction / Water Edge Development and Open Green Areas 329 73 377 484.55 88.63 573.19 1 Riverbank Edge Development 71 24 95 147 5.36 153.06 2 Water Sports Infrastructure: Jetty, Water Sports arrival areas, Ticketing counters 12 4 16 31.93 26.38 58.31 3 Recreational Parks and Theme Gardens: Arrival Experience, Hill Top Trails, Decks, Theme Gardens, Other Park areas 75 41 116 64.31 47.81 112.12 4 Visitor Centre and Iconic Tower Complex 87 - 115 - 87 - 115 160.65 - 16.65 5 High Street (Mixed Used Development) First Phase 38 - 38 6 Amphitheatre and Laser Show 22 - 22 17.84 - 17.84 7 Hill top Café: 3 - 3 4.18 4.18 8.37 8 Island Gateway Facilities: Connectivity to Island and Dyke walkways 21 - 21 22.74 22.74 9 Model Village Development   4 4 4.48 4.48 Other Social Infrastructure 28 20 48 54.88 28.75 83.63 1 New Amenity Complex: Post Office, Police Station, Banks, PHC, Tourist guide training Centre 9 8 17 14.43 14.43 2 Staff Quarters - 13 13 14.33 14.33 3 Govt. Guest House 19 - 19 54.88 54.88   Sub Total Cost 514 - 542* 202* 691 - 718* 743.87 190.87 930.08   Taxes (12% GST) 62 24 83 89.26 22.90 111.61   Total Cost (Including GST) 576 - 604* 225* 774 - 802* 833.14 213.78 1041.69 Tentative cost breakup

64. Sr.No Components Phasing Phase 1 Phase 2 1 River training and dredging     2 Barrage     3 PPP Projects      3.1 Key Intervention Components      a Convention Centre      b Tribal Village      c Wellness - Naturopathy Centre      d Adventure theme Park      e Island Adventure Cove Rides      f Island Adventure Water Ride Cove      g Polo Club and Resort      3.2 Accommodation Facilities      a 3/ 4 Star Hotels (2 Nos)      b 4-5 Star Resort (2 Nos)      c 4-5 Luxury Riverside Resort      d 4 / 5 Star Hill view resort      e 4/5 Star Resort      f 4-5 Star Luxury Resort - Island Hill top      g 4-5 Star Luxury Resort -Island Floating Villas      h Glamping ground      i Camping ground      j Caravan Park - RV Park (3nos)      k Budget Hotels      l Luxury Residential units (2 Nos)     Phase Both Phases Component PHASING

65. Finalization of barrage design, implementation and budget (Not part of project budget). Overall first phase of 500 Cr. To be bifurcated in tenders of 125 cr to 175 cr. Package 1: Water sports infrastructure roads and utilities (Phase 1) Iconic Tower and visitor center complex Package 2: other common infrastructure amenities amphitheatre and laser show river edge development sea plane terminal facilities Package 3: recreational parks and theme gardens hill top café island gateway amenities other social infrastructure Initialization of identified ppp projects immediately after the start of first tender package on ground implementation. Implementation steps

66. Next steps: PREPARATION OF FINAL MASTER PLAN WITH BLOCK COST ESTIMATES THE PROPOSED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AT DHAROI DAM REGION SHALL BE TAKEN UP BY TOURISM DEPARTMENT UNDER INDUSTRIES AND MINES DEPARTMENT. TOURISM DEPARTMENT HAS LIMITED OF BUDGET AS COMPARED TO WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT . THIS PROJECT IS ALREADY APPROVED UNDER NEW ITEMS* FOR THE BUDGET OF WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT. THEREFORE, THE BUDGET PROVISION OF SAID WORK SHALL BE INCLUDED UNDER WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT. AND THE WORK SHALL BE GIVEN TO TOURISM DEPARTMENT AS DEPOSIT WORK. MOREOVER, THE WORK SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED ALONG WITH WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT. THE BUDGET PROVISION SHALL BE CONSIDERED 125 TO 150 CR. IN EACH YEAR AS NEEDED. BARRAGE / WEIR SHALL BE DEVELOPED UNDER SEPARATE BUDGET PROVISION AND SHALL BE DEVELOPED BY WATER RESOURCE DEPARTMENT. IN CONSIDERATION OF THE UPCOMING DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE TRAFFIC, THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY BRIDGE OVER SABARMATI RIVER SHALL BE CONSIDERED WITH 4 LANE ROAD. REQUIRED UPGRADATION OF SH-56, SH-71 AND NH-58 SHALL BE INFORMED TO R&B DEPARTMENT AND NHAI FOR THEIR NEEDFUL ACTIONS. *( SSC-2/NEW ITEM/2220/3007/70/K.3)

67. T H A N K Y O U