Field Inspection of Proposed Mamallapuram Bus Terminus
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued this field inspection update dated 30 June 2023, reporting that ministers inspected the site proposed for a new bus terminus at Mamallapuram in Chengalpattu district. The update describes the proposed terminus, its capacity and facilities, but does not identify survey numbers, exact site boundaries, land ownership or acquisition details.
What the document covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update records a site inspection on 30 June 2023 by Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises T. M. Anbarasan and Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Minister and Chairman and Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P. K. Sekarbabu. The inspection concerned land proposed for a new bus terminus at Mamallapuram in Chengalpattu district.
The project had been announced during the 2006 to 2011 administration, according to the minister's statement. The statement says the project was later left pending and that the Tamil Nadu government now intends to accelerate its implementation.
Proposed location and capacity
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority describes the proposed terminus as follows:
- It would occupy 6.79 acres.
- It would have more than 1 lakh square feet of built space.
- It would be designed to accommodate 50 buses at the same time.
- It was proposed near East Coast Road and Thirukazhukundram Road.
- It is expected to reduce congestion around Mamallapuram's existing bus terminus.
The existing terminus occupies 0.31 acres and can accommodate 10 buses. Buses operated by the Metropolitan Transport Corporation and Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Villupuram Region, connect Mamallapuram with places including Tiruttani, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Kalpakkam, Tiruporur, Koyambedu and Thiruvanmiyur.
Who may be affected
The proposed Mamallapuram terminus is relevant to passengers, transport operators, businesses and people considering property near East Coast Road or Thirukazhukundram Road. However, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority update gives only a broad location. It does not provide survey numbers, parcel boundaries, ownership information or details of any proposed land acquisition.
Planned facilities and related projects
The proposed terminus is planned to include:
- A reservation centre and automated teller machine.
- A tourist information centre and pharmacy.
- A room for breastfeeding mothers.
- Staff accommodation and a passenger waiting area.
- Vehicle parking.
The update also refers to new bus terminus projects at Kilambakkam, Kuthambakkam and Chengalpattu, an omnibus parking terminus at Mudichur, and ongoing work to develop Mamallapuram as a satellite town.
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Common questions
Where is the new Mamallapuram bus terminus proposed?
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority says it is proposed near East Coast Road and Thirukazhukundram Road in Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu district. The text does not give survey numbers or exact boundaries.
How large will the proposed bus terminus be?
The proposed terminus would cover 6.79 acres, have more than 1 lakh square feet of space and accommodate 50 buses at the same time.
Does the document say that private land will be acquired?
The document does not provide land acquisition details, ownership information or survey numbers. It only reports the inspection and the proposed location and features.
What passenger facilities are planned?
Planned facilities include a reservation centre, automated teller machine, tourist information centre, pharmacy, breastfeeding room, staff accommodation, passenger waiting area and vehicle parking.
