Regulations Issued for Construction Projects Due to Rising Pollution
Ban on construction from 10 PM to 7 AM
In Pimpri-Chinchwad city, there are 632,000 registered residents. The city is rapidly expanding on all sides, with large housing projects being developed, resulting in the city’s population approaching 3 million. With the population growth, serious issues such as noise pollution, water conservation, and waste management have started to emerge. Despite this, the municipal administration continues to approve construction projects to fill its coffers. However, in recent months, air and noise pollution in the city and its surroundings have become a serious concern. In response, the municipal administration has begun to take action.
With the growing number of construction projects in the city, the municipal corporation has adopted sustainable and environmentally friendly construction methods, introducing new guidelines and measures. These measures have been formulated after considering citizens’ complaints and discussions with CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India). These new rules focus on issues such as noise pollution, water conservation, and waste management, aiming to promote sustainable urban development.
The Regulations:
- Ban on construction between 10 PM and 7 AM
- Mandatory installation of individual water meters in all new housing projects to monitor and prevent water wastage.
- Builders are required to install aerator taps in homes before handing them over to residents.
Commissioner Shekhar Singh’s Statement: “We are committed to solving citizens’ problems while promoting environmentally friendly development and sustainable urban growth. By focusing on water conservation, waste management, and environmentally friendly solutions, we are progressing toward creating a sustainable city for the future.”
No Occupancy Certificate Without Compliance
- The municipal corporation has set up a system to process 150 metric tons of construction and demolition waste daily. According to the new rules, construction professionals must use at least 10% recycled materials (like paving blocks) from their projects. Failure to comply will result in the denial of an occupancy certificate. This is also mentioned in the regulations
