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Cheap And Quick To Build Using Prefabricated Parts: Authority



New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority inaugurated a sample block of 60 flats for the economically weaker sections (EWS) in Dwarka with much fanfare on Monday.

In a first,DDA has used prefabricated technology to construct these housing units.The technology involves use of precast columns,beams,slabs,staircases,and the flats are assembled at the site itself.While 2,400 housing units will be built in Sector 23 in Dwarka,11,060 houses are going come up in Rohini and 6,580 in Narela using this technology,work for which is under way.The total cost has been pegged at Rs 762.3 crore and the project is expected to be completed by October 2013.
Kamal Nath who was the chief guest at the event,admired the flats and hoped that DDA would be able to meet its target of building 1 lakh flats for the EWS every year.He had earlier said DDA should focus on EWS housing to make Delhi slum-free.He said the prefab technology is commonly used abroad.It is a safe technology that helps in speedy construction of buildings.With this technology,the agency should attempt to double its annual target, he said.

He said the challenge posed by rapid urbanization can met by taking into account future needs,along with the present scenario,while planning.
The infrastructural facilities should keep pace with the citys growth.The revised master plan should factor in the ground realities, said Nath.Speaking about the new technology,G S Patnaik,vice-chairman,DDA,said,Pre-fab technology,also known as 3 S technology (speed,safety and sustainability ),is environment-friendly,as use of timber is completely eliminated.

The sample block housed a shop as well as an a n g a n w a d i centre.Each flat has one bedroom,a bathroom with ceramic tiles,a kitchen and a lobby area.Each building has five storeys.

All housing complexes will have amenities like grocery shops,parks,community centres,c h o w k i d a r hut,parking spaces and an a n g a n w a d icentre in each block.

The complex will be pedestrian friendly,with vehicular movement limited to the peripheries.The proof-checking of structural designs for these flats has been done by IIT Roorkee.

Regarding the allotment of flats,DDA spokesperson Neemo Dhar said,That still has to be decided.A proper scheme will be formulated for this purpose.


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