Andhra Pradesh core capital area of Amaravati, designed by the Singapore agencies, shows meticulous planning of a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and environmentally sustainable urban centre.The seed capital is planned for about three lakh residents and will be developed as a vibrant business hub with a total of seven lakh jobs expected to be created in various sectors including the Government.
Six key factors including providing jobs and homes, world-class infrastructure, quality living, protecting identity and heritage and resource and environment management have been considered while planning the core capital spread over 16.9 sq.km area.The Singapore model of effluent treatment plants has found place in planning for the seed capital region with provisions for sewerage discharge and its treatment before being released into Krishna river.
The SCA had provisions for waste management systems that would enable innovative methods for waste collection, transportation, treatment and resource recovery like waste to energy, thereby creating a resourceful, safe and healthy city.
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