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GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
PROJECT REPORT
NAME OF WORK : ATHIKADAVU – AVINASHI IRRIGATION,

GROUND WATER RECHARGE AND DRINKING WATER
SUPPLY SCHEME
PROJECT PLANNING AND DESIGNS DIVISION, ERODE
PLAN FORMULATION CIRCLE, SALEM

CONTENTS
S No Title Page
number
SALIENT FEATURES
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. PHYSICAL FEATURES 9
3. INTERSTATE ASPECTS 11
4. SURVEYS & INVESTIGATION 11
5. HYDROLOGY 20
6. HYDRO GEOLOGY 25
7. DESIGN FEATURE AND CRITERIA FOR DIFFERENT VALLEY 26
STRUCTURES
8. RESERVOIR 47
9. IRRIGATION PLANNING 47
10. COMMAND AREA 51
11. FLOOD CONTROL 56
12. DRAINGE: 57
13. POWER 57
14. NAVIGATION: 57
15. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME 57
16. FOREIGN EXCHANGE ELEMENT 57
17. ENVIRONMENT ECOLOGY AND FOREST ASPECTS OF THE 57
PROJECT
18. ESTIMATE 58
19. FINANCIAL RESOURCES 64
20. REVENUES 65
21. BENEFIT - COST RATIO, FINANCIAL RETURN & 65
INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN
22. FUTURE UTILIZATION OF FACILITIES CREATED (BUILDINGS) 68
23. APPORTIONMENT OF COST AMONG VARIOUS COMPONENTS 68
OF MULTIPURPOSE RIVER VALLEY PROJECTS
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SALIENT FEATURES
Athikadavu Avinashi
1 Name of the project Irrigation,Groundwater Recharge And
Drinking Water Supply Scheme.
2 Type of Project (Irrigation or

Irrigation
Multipurpose)
3 Location
3.1 River Basin
(a) Name Cauvery Basin/Bhavani Sub Basin
(b) Located in
(i) State(s) Tamilnadu
(ii) Countries (if international
river) Not Applicable
3.2 River / Tributary Bhavani River

3.3 State(s) / District(s) / Taluka(s) or Tehsils
in which following are located:
(I.1) Reservoir -
Headwork Tamilnadu/Coimbatore/Mettupalayam.
(I.2)
Tamilnadu/Coimbatore,Tiruppur and
Erode Districts/Mettupalayam,Covai North
(I.3) Command Area
& Annur,Sulur,Avinashi, Uthukuli,
Sathyamangalam and Perundurai Taluks.
(I.4) Power house -
3.4 Name of village near the Head-works Thondai
3.5 Location of Head-works
(a) Longitude 76°46’59.89”E
(b) Latitude 11⁰14’16.71” N.
(c) Lies in Earthquake Zone No. Zone II
3.6 Project area reference to:
(a) Degree Sheets 58 G/ 14
(b) Index Plan Enclosed
3.7 Access to the project
Distance from project site(Head works)
(a) Airport Coimbatore 67 Km
(b) Rail head Karamadai 30 Km
(c) Road head Karamadai 30 Km
(d) River port - -
(e) Sea port - -
3.8 Rail / Road transportation limit of
(a) Weights (T) -
(b) Dimensions (Lx B x H) -
4 International / Interstate aspects of the
As per Expert committee Report the
project
availability yield of Bhavani sub basin at
50% dependability is 2210.25 Million
Cubic Metre (78 TMC). The committed
contribution to Kerala from this Bhavani
sub basin accorded by Cauvery Water
Dispute Tribunal is 170.02 Million Cubic
Metre (6.00TMC) and 1619.16 Million
Cubic Metre(57.14 TMC) for Tamil Nadu.
The existing use in irrigation Under
Bhavani sagar dam is 1501.84 Million
Cubic Metre (53 TMC) where in
contribution to minor reservoir is 20.97
Million Cubic Metre ( 0.74 TMC), minor
Irrigation use is 96.34 Million Cubic
Metre(3.40TMC) and the Domestic use is
189 Million Cubic Metre( 6.67 TMC).
Therefore the total quantity summation is
1983.56 Million Cubic Metre (70TMC).
Hence, the Balance water available is
226.69 Million Cubic Metre ( 8.00TMC).
5 Estimated life of the project (years) 100 years

6 Irrigation (ha.)
By flow By lift
(a) Gross command area (GCA) 9446.96 -
(b) Culturable command area 9446.96 -
(c) Area under Irrigation (break -
(i) Kharif - -
(ii) Rabi 9446.96 -
(iii) Hot weather - -
(iv) Two seasonal - -
(v) Perennial -
(vi) Gross irrigated area
9446.96 -
(GIA)**
(vii) Gross irrigated area
100 -
(GIA)/CCA*100
(viii District(s) Benefited (if Annur and Sulur
) the district benefited is blocks in
predominantly tribal or Coimbatore,Avina
-
drought prone, it may be shi block in
so indicated against each Tiruppur district
district). and Perundurai
** Irrigated area under Kharif, two seasonal,block in Erode
perennial, rabi and hot weather shall be
(d) Cost per hectare of gross area Rs. 37,29,242 -
(e) Cost per 1000 cum of gross/live Not Applicable -
(f) Cost per 1000 cum of water Not Applicable -
(g) Water utilisation 3
56.63 Mm -
7 Flood control Not Applicable
8 Navigation Not Applicable
By recharging the tanks and ponds in

Coimbatore,Tiruppur and Erode Districts,
9 Water supply
the ground water table will be rising
thereby improving the water supply.
10 Project Performance
Period of No. of failure
(a) Irrigation Does not arise since
2004-2015 surplus water to be
diverted
(b) Power - -
(c) Flood Control - -
(d) Water Supply - -
(e) Navigation - -
11 Hydrology
11.1 Catchments
11.1.1 Catchments area at headwork site (sq. km)
(a) Gross 1190.88 Sq.km
(b) Intercepted: -
(i) By existing projects -
(ii) By ongoing projects -
(iii) By contemplated projects -
(c) Un intercepted -
11.1.2 Catchments area classification according
to mode of precipitation (sq. km.)
(a) Rain fed 1190.88 Sq.km
(b) Snow fed -
11.2 Precipitation 730.59mm
11.2.1 Catchments
Monsoon (Sept-
Snowfall(mm)
Jan.)
(a) Average 891.90mm
(b) Maximum 427.60mm during 2015
(c) Minimum 427.60mm during 2012
(d) Co-efficient of variation -
11.2.2 Command
Rabi (October -February)

(a) Average 50% 4723.48Hec
(b) 50% dependable 4723.48Hec
(c) ETO (mm) 4.97
11.3 Annual yield calculated at the proposed As per Expert committee,by analysing the
site (Mm3) surplus details of Pillur dam and Bhavani
sagar dam 2TMC of water is allocated to
this project.
11.4 Climatic Data (Command)
11.4.1 Name of Station(s) and period of record
Period of Record
SI. No. Names
From To
Sundakampalayam(Climat 2001 2015
1
ic Data)
Sundakampalayam(Rain 2005 2015
2
Fall)
2 Annur 2005 2015
3 Avinashi 2005 2015
4 Mettupalayam 2005 2015
11.4.2Data (average of all stations in command area
(a) Air temp.(oC) 27.04%
(b) Humidity (per cent) 68%
(c) Wind (km/hr) 3.11
(d) Water temperature (°C)
11.5 Seismic coefficients -
11.5.1) Coimbatore District Zone II
11.5.2) Tiruppur District Zone III
11.5.3) Erode District Zone II
11.6 Utilisation within the State (Mm ) 3
56.63 Mm3
11.6.1 Water availability (State's share in case of
interstate river) AS per Cauvery water Dispute tribunal
Volume V of Pages 85, 390.85TMC of
Cauvery water to the state of Tamilnadu
out of which 39.88 TMC is allotted to
Bhavani Sub basin.Water utilized by
various projects in the Bhavani Sub basin
is TMC.Hence there is a balance of
water of TMC is available.Hence
2TMC of water is available for the project
no states share are involved.
11.6.2 Committed Utilisation

(a) Upstream Projects Major
(i) Projects completed kundah Hydro Electric Power Project
(ii) Projects under
No
construction
(iii) Future projects No
(iv) Any other No
(b) Downstream Projects
(i) Projects completed Major
a.Pillur Dam
b.Lower Bhavani Project
(ii) Projects under
No
construction
(iii) Future projects No
(iv) Any other No
11.6.3 Proposed utilisation by the project
(a) Irrigation
(ii) Rabi 9446.96
(iii) Hot Weather -
(iv) Perennials -
Total:- 9446.96
(b) Water Supply indirect
11.7 Floods near the headwork site -
11.7.1 Historical-period of record from 1980 to 2014
Location(s)
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(a) Maximum water level (elv-m) -
(b) Maximum Discharge estimated -
(c) Year of occurrence, date -
11.7.2 Observed-period of record from 1980 to
Location(s)
1 4
(a) Maximum water level (El-m)
(b) Maximum Discharge (m3/s.)
(c) Year of occurrence, date
11.7.3 Estimated Flood
Magnitude (m3/s.)
(a) 50 year return period -
(b) 100 year return period -
(c) 1000 year return period -
(d) Standard project flood -
(e) Maximum probable flood( 10
-
year return period)
11.7.4 Design flood (m3/s.)
(a) Dam -
(b) Weir/Barrage -
(c) Construction Diversion Diversion Weir 56.63 Mm3
(d) Flood Control Works -
11.7.5 River flows (minimum observed)
(a) Water level (El-m)
Not applicable
(b) Discharge (m3/s.)
(c) Months of 'nil' flow, if any.
12 Reservoir/Tank Not applicable
13 Sumergence Not applicable

14 Headworks Diversion weir
14.1 Dam/Tank No
14.1.1 Embankment Dam
(a) Type of weir Diversion weir - concrete weir
(b) Length of the weir at top (m) 110
(i) Right Flank -
(ii) Left Flank -
(c) Top width (m). 2.70M
(d) Maximum Height above G.L. 8.53M
(i) Right Flank -
(ii) Left Flank -
(e) Dyke(s) -
14.1.2 Masonry and Concrete Dam (Non-over Not applicable
14.1.3 Spillway (overflow section) Not applicable
14.1.4 Head sluice
(a) Purpose To draw 56.63 Mm3 water
(b) Number River sluice
2 93
(c) Size (m) 2.30mx2.50m Varies from
(d) Sill level (El-m) 424.22 -
(e) Discharging capacity at (m3/s.) 56.63/11.33 0.02 to 0.60
(i) Full reservoir level 426.720
(ii) Minimum draw down
424.220
level
(f) Number of gates 2 93
(g) Type of gate Screw gearing Paddle/screw gearing
(h) Size of gate (m x m) 2.60mx2.80m Varies from
(i) Type of hoisting arrangement
-
and its capacity
14.2 Barrage Not applicable
14.3 Weir Diversion Weir 56.63 m3/s.
(a) Type of weir Broad crested Weir
(b) Length of weir (m) 110 m
(c) Deepest foundation (El-m) 418.195
(d) Type of energy dissipation -
(e) Crest level (El-m) 426.720M
(f) Maximum water level (El-m) 426.720M
(g) Tail water level (El-m) Not applicable
(i) Maximum -
(ii) Minimum -
(h) Maximum discharging (m3/s) 56.63 m3/s.
14.4 Head Regulator(s) Not applicable
15 Canal System Main canal offtakes 5km U/S of Pillur
dam to a Length 32.52Km ends at
Achampalayam village.From which two
branch canals, Avinashi branch canal at
right offtake to a length of 21.650Km and
Perundurai branch canal offtake at left to a
length of 72.915 Km.In Perundurai branch
canal, Kanuvakkarai subbranch canal
offtakes at Vadakkalur village to a length
of 5.3 Km.
16 Cropping Pattern Present (CCA)
Rabi - 9446.96 Hec
16.1 Name of crop (season-wise)
(a) Pulses 1401.35Hec
(b) Sunflower 1498.63Hec
(c) Gingelly 3696.46Hec
(d) Groundnut 1260.37Hec
(e) Maize 1589.63Hec
17 Power Not applicable
18 Construction facilities Construction work progress by contract
through tender
19 Cost(lakhs) 352300
19.1 Cost of the project (Rs. Lakh) Unitwise
19.2 Allocated cost (Rs. lakh)
(a) Irrigation 352300
20 Benefits/Revenue
20.1 Benefits
Benefits
Item
Quantity Value Rs. lakh
(a) Pulses 938.64 93864000
(b) Maize 2957.97 44369550
(e) Groundnut 2051.09 112809950
20.1.2 Tiruppur District
(a) Pulses 445.89 44589000
(b) Sunflower 2961.29 88838700
(c) Gingelly 698.6 48902000
(d) Maize 3077.62 46164300
(e) Groundnut 778.54 50605100
20.1.3 Erode District
(c) Gingelly 2566.02 179621400
(d) Maize 2917.97 43769550
(c) Groundnut 475.92 23320080
Total: 19869.55 696853630.00
20.2 Revenue
Revenue
Item :
Quantity Amount Rs. lakh
1 Betterment levy -
2 Water Rates - Being collected by
revenue along with
land revenue.
3 Irrigation Cess -
4 Others. - -
Total:
21 Benefit Cost Ratio
(a) B.C. Ratio 0.11:1
(i) Irrigation
-with cost of CAD works
-without cost of CAD -
works
(ii) Flood control -
(iii) Power -
(b) Internal Rate of Return (IRR) 6.67%
-with cost of CAD works
works
(c) B.C. Ratio with discounted cash -
-with cost of CAD works -
works
(d) Financial Rate of Return (FRR) Not applicable
-with cost of CAD works -
works
PROJECT REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Aim(s) of the project:

This project mainly aims at providing irrigation facilities to the drought prone areas
and ground water depleted areas of Erode , Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts. It is proposed
to feed 71 no‘s of tanks, and 538 no‘s of percolation ponds in 8 taluks of Erode, Tiruppur
and Coimbatore Districts which covers DPAP block namely Annur, Avinashi, Tiruppur and
Sulur blocks. Also this scheme aims for recharging the tanks and ponds in Ground water
critical block of Nambiyur and semi critical block of Perundurai as classified vide G.O
.MS NO 52 PWD Dated 02.03.2012. Recharging the Tanks and ponds will result in
improvement of Irrigation activities, improvement of the ground water potential, drinking
water supply and also the socio economic status of the people. Existing 23354 acres of
irrigatable area will be benefitted by implementation of this scheme.
Aims of the Project is for
 Ground water recharge
 Improvement in agriculture productivity and income of farmers
 Environment benefits through Improved water use efficiently by
promotion of conjunctive use of surface and ground water.
 Community participation and self supporting system for sustainable
management for water body.
 Capacity building of communities in better water management.
 To benefit the dry areas of Tiruppur, Erode and Coimbatore district.
1.2 Location of project area including longitude and latitude and district(s) and
tehsil/taluka(s) affected/benefited
In the proposed scheme, the main canal offtakes at 5 km upstream side of pillur dam
of Coimbatore district, . Pillur dam is located at 67Km from Coimbatore District, is
constructed across Bhavani river at an latitude of 11.15⁰35,88 ‖ N and Longitude of 76.48
⁰21.27‖ E . Main canal and two branch canals namely Avinashi branch canal and Perundurai
branch canal passes in Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode District. Eight taluks in three
Districts namely, Mettupalayam ,Sulur and Annur taluks of Coimbatore District, Avinashi
and Uthukuli Taluks of Tiruppur District, and Sathy, Gobi and Perundurai taluks of Erode
District are benefitted.
1.3 Access by air/rail/road/ferry/ sea/ port / and other communication facilities

available in the area:
In the proposed scheme, the main canal off take point is accessed by 69 Km. from
Coimbatore airport, 70 Km. from Coimbatore railway station and 67 Km from Coimbatore by
road. Two branch canals Avinashi branch canal and Perundurai branch canal offtakes at
Achamapalayam village is accessed by 5 km through road way from Annur bus stand. Along
the length of the canal roads are conveyed to reach the project site.
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1.4 General climatic condition of the state
General climatic conditions of the Tamil Nadu
1.Temperature :between 230 to 340 C
2.Humidity : 70% to 80% during morning and 38% to 52% during evening
3. Snowfall : Nil
4. Wind : 0 to 8km/hr
General climatic condition of the project area (Coimbatore District):
2. Humidity : 63% to 73%
3. Snowfall : Nil
Climatic condition of the project area (Coimbatore and Tiruppur District)
2 Humidity : 63% to 73%
3. Snowfall : Nil
Climatic condition of the project area (Erode District):
2 Humidity : 63% to 73%
3. Snowfall : Nil
1.5 General description of topography, physiography and geology of the area

In Coimbatore district moderate climate exist during summer and winter seasons and
the average annual rainfall in northeast and the southwest monsoons. In this district
Bhavani, Noyyal, Kousika and Aliyar Rivers are flowing . The Siruvani dam is the main
source of drinking water for Coimbatore city.
In general Erode and Tiruppur districts have semi-arid climate with high
temperatures throughout the year, and relatively low rainfall. April to June are the hottest
months and December to January are the coldest. Erode receives an average rainfall of
812 mm (32.0 inches). Maximum rainfall is received during the North East monsoon in the
months of October, November and December.
Erode has a hilly terrain with undulating topography. Urugumalai, Athimalai,
Chennimalai are the hills that surround the city. The rivers that flows in Erode district are
Amaravathy, Noyal, Bhavani, and Cauvery. Black loam soil is found in parts of Erode Taluk.
The other type of soil in the city is chiefly gravel, stones and sandy of the red variety. Lime
stone is found in abundance in the form of modules, streaks and massive beds of grey and
white colour inter branded with igneous rocks in the river beds.
In Tiruppur district Noyyal, Amaravathy and Uppar river are flowing. Geologically
this district having a wide range of metamorphic rocks. Rocks of this groups are highly
weathered and jointed. The ridge line dividing the Noyyal and the Bhavani river basin is
covered by mostly reddish soil of sandy nature and soils of greyish to black in colour which
are clayey in nature.
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1.5 Population:
By implementing this project no population is affected and the benefitted populations
are as follows.
Taluks Benefitted Population

Total SC ST
Coimbatore District
Annur block 108673 28616 45
Sulur 243687 37940 169
Karamadai 260172 44149 8712
Sarkar Samakulam 1816504 23466 154
Periyanaikanpalayam 347062 39424 4220
Tiruppur District
Avinashi 143604 35030 135
Tiruppur 90774 15516 197
Uthukuli 84797 18987 128
Coimbatore District
Perundurai 82255 13913 85
Chennimalai 89970 15919 20
Gobi 96187 18725 9
Bhavani sagar 77313 18563 144

1.7 Natural Resources:
Significant natural resources are not available in the command area. Rainfall is the
only source and ground water is extracted through open well and Bore well for irrigation.
Peoples living in the project area are marginal and small farmers and their main occupation
is agriculture.
1.8 Land use and socio-economic aspects:

In Erode , Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts 40 % of the land is utilized for
Agricultural purpose . The land put to use for purposes other than agriculture such as
buildings, roads social forests, rivers, etc. has accounted for 16.4 % of the geographical area.
The forest area of the Erode, Tiruppur and Coimbatore district is the highest in the state
forest area.
In Erode District 60 % of the people depends on the Agriculture. Paddy, which is
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the main crop cultivated by utilizing the irrigation facility from Bhavanisagar dam.
Turmeric , coconut, groundnut , cholam , Pulses , oil seeds and other rainfed crops are also
cultivated. Industries and trade naturally occupy a place of prominence in the economy of the
district.
Cotton textile industry in Coimbatore and handloom industry in Erode district have
encouraged the growth of various ancillary industries to meet the needs of the textile mills.
Coimbatore and Tiruppur houses more than 25,000 small, medium and large industries with
the city's primary industries being engineering and textiles. Coimbatore is called the
"Manchester of South India" due to its extensive textile industry, fed by the surrounding
cotton fields.
1.9 History (Earlier proposal)

History and Necessity of the Scheme
Avinashi Taluk is one of the dry taluks in Tiruppur District (Old Coimbatore District)
with an average annual rainfall of only 660 mm to 737 mm (26 to 29 inches.). Though the
Bhavani river flows along one edge of the taluk, dependable irrigation facilities are not
available for this taluk. The other dry taluks like Dharapuram, Udumalpet, Palladam etc.,
receive some irrigation benefits from the Amaravathi Reservior and Parambikulam Aliyar
Project. As Avinashi Taluk could not get such benefits, the people of the area have been
requesting for a long time for assured water supplies for irrigation from Bhavani river.
Earlier Proposals
Prior to LBP
The idea of utilising the water of the Bhavani River to benefit the dry areas of
Coimbatore District was envisaged as early as 1834 by Sir Arthur Cotton. In 1905, Thiru
R.N.Arogyaswami Mudaliyar, Executive Engineer, investigated two alternative schemes –
one to have a storage reservoir in the Upper reaches of Bhavani River called the ―Upper
Bhavani Project‖ to benefit Avinashi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Udumalpet and Coimbatore
taluks and the other lower down, called the ―Lower Bhavani Project‖, to serve
Gobichettipalayam, Erode, Bhavani and Dharapuram taluks of the then Coimbatore District.
After examining the two proposals, it was finally decided to go in for the Lower Bhavani
Project which had more dependable yield for new irrigation. Under this scheme, no benefits
accrued to the people in Avinashi Taluk.
Developments after the LBP
After completion of the Lower Bhavani Project, there was persistent demand from the
ryots of Avinashi Taluk for provision of irrigation facilities, either by pumping from the
Lower Bhavani Reservoir or by diverting the tail race water of the Kundah Hydro Electric
Scheme. Reviving the Upper Bhavani Project does not arise, as a number of new Hydro
Electric Power reservoirs have come up in the upstream under the Kundah Hydro Electric
Scheme, which are being operated in an integrated way to get the maximum hydel power for
the State. The last reservoir under this Kundah Hydro Electric Scheme is at Pillur below the
confluence of the Kundah river with the Bhavani river. All the tail race water of the Kundah
Hydro Electric Scheme is collected here and utilized for power generation over a head of 245
feet at the dam and the water is let down in to the Bhavani River. Presently, this tail race
water flows down to the Lower Bhavani Reservoir, which gets flows also from the tributary
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Moyar, which joins Bhavani a little upstream of the Lower Bhavani reservoir.
Proposals in and late 60s
In the sixties of the last century, two schemes were considered for giving irrigation
facilities for the Avinashi Taluk by utilising the tail race waters of Pillur Reservoir. In both
the proposals, the idea of taking a gravity Canal from above the Pillur Reservoir was
considered and given up, as that would affect the power generation at Pillur dam.
Though the Lower Bhavani project was executed for irrigating dry crops, ryots in the
head reaches started utilizing the water released in the early years for growing rice crop
which led to a crisis, since the Bhavani yield at the reservoir site was inadequate to meet the
needs of wet irrigation. Hence, an indigenous way of managing the irrigation in the 0.838
lakh ha. (2.07 lakh acres) was proposed under the Lower Bhavani project, with the
Government in the year 1964 ordering a revised cropping pattern for the Lower Bhavani
Project ayacut. According to this, the project area of 0.838 lakh ha. (2.07 lakh acres) was
divided into two zones and the irrigation supply proposed in two turns: During the first turn
period from 15th August to 15th December, the ryots can raise any crop of their choice
including wet and in the second turn period from 15th December to 15th March, only dry
irrigated crop would be permitted, and the turns will be alternated each year. This model
management has been in practice since then quite successfully. Expecting savings from this
half-wet and haft-dry irrigation pattern, the Avinashi Scheme originally investigated was
revived in 1967 with an enlarged scope for benefitting an area of 85,000 acres utilising 12600
Mcft. of water. This was however not pursued as the savings that may be expected was not
clear.
In 1968, it was considered that a scheme with restricted benefits only would be
practical and utilisation under Avinashi scheme could be about 3000 Mcft. from the Kundah
tail race waters, for which a preliminary report was sent to the Government. Two alternatives
were considered – one as an all wet scheme and the other as a dry scheme. The scheme was
however deferred by the Government in G.O.Ms.No.2124 PWD dt.26.11.1969.
Proposal in 1970s
The scheme was revived again in 1975 when it was proposed to limit the benefits only
to the areas which can be served by a gravity canal talking off from the river below Pillur
Dam from a diversion weir, about 1 km (5 furlongs) downstream of the Pillur Dam. The total
area proposed for irrigation under the canal was 8903 ha (22000 acres) dry, including 809 ha
(2000 acres) of wet lands under the existing tanks. This proposal also could not be proceeded
with.
Alternative Suggestion :
The Cauvery basin being a deficit basin, it was considered that any new scheme in the
basin could be thought of only if there is an input into the basin from adjacent basins. One
such possibility is from the diversion of waters towards east from the west flowing Pandiar-
Punnampuzha rivers (originally contemplated as Pandiar – Punnampuzha Hydro Electric
Projects in 1965) before they enter Kerala territory to flow into the Moyar tributary of the
Bhavani sub-basin. Bilateral discussions have been held with the Kerala Government on this
for long but so far there has not been any progress. The suggestion is under consideration.
Revival in 1990s
In 1997, the Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation) forwarded a preliminary Report
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seeking permission to take up detailed investigation of the Athikadavu Avinashi Scheme. The
Government deferred this proposal also in July 1997 itself.
In 1999 – 2000, there was a demand for executing a scheme for diverting water from
Bhavani River to fill in the existing tanks to ensure drinking water to several villages in the
Avinashi Taluk by recharge. Since filling in minor irrigation tanks will only mean
stabilization or expansion of irrigation and since the TWAD Board had indicated that they
have already covered all the villages in the area under the drinking water scheme, the
Cauvery Technical cell could not give its consent for such a drinking water scheme, as it may
not be favoured in the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal treating it as extension of ayacut in
the Bhavani Sub-basin.
Diversion of Pandiyar Flows :
In 2002 the Chief Engineer (Plan Formulation) prepared a Feasibility Report for the
diversion of 2 TMC of water from the west flowing Pandiar river so as to augment the
Athikadavu Avinashi drinking water scheme, by constructing a dam across Pandiyar river
and excavating a tunnel of 27.2 km to Sigur river, a tributary of Moyar river. It was
considered that it may not be possible to execute this scheme involving interstate issues and
other practial difficulties including mining such a long costly tunnel.
Before Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal :
When the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal was constituted in 1990, while furnishing
the technical information in the common Format as called for by the Tribunal, the Avinashi
scheme was also included as one of the proposed projects in the Cauvery basin by Tamil
Nadu with a utilization of 12.6TMC. The Tribunal, which adjudicated the dispute, however
has allocated in its final order a quantity of 6 TMC in the Bhavani basin to Kerala and
curtailed the utilization in the Bhavani basin by Tamil Nadu, by adopting higher irrigation
efficiency. The Tribunal has not considered any new proposed projects both in Karnataka and
Tamil Nadu.
Constitution of Expert Committee :
On 17.02.2009, during the submission of Budget for the year 2009-2010 in the Tamil
Nadu Legislative Assembly, it was announced that an Expert committee is formed and
headed by Thiru. A.Mohanakrishnan, Chairman, Cauvery Technical Cell to analyse the long
pending demand of farmers in Coimbatore and Erode districts to implement Athikadavu –
Avinashi Flood Flow Canal Scheme vide G.O (thyhak;) No: 319 dated 16.06.2009. The
Expert Committee presented its report to the Government on 31.10.2009. The Government
has accepted the recommendations of the Expert Committee and requested the PWD to
conduct detailed investigation and send a report along with rough cost estimate to
Government vide (1) Government letter (MS) No 296, Public Works (Qi) Department dated
14.12.2009, (2) Chief Engineer, PWD, Plan Formulation, WRO, Chennai Letter No
:B/8557/09 dated 18.12.2009 and (3) Chief Engineer PWD, Plan Formulation, WRO,
Chennai Letter No: B/8557/2009-1 dated 04.01.2010.
Based on the above instruction, the project investigation on ―Athikadavu-Avinashi
Flood flow Canal Scheme‖ was taken up. Estimate was prepared for an amount of
Rs.1862.00 Crore for the year 2011-12 and sent to Govt. of India for financial assistance
under flood management programme. The Central Water Commission communicated its
comment on the estimate stating that this proposal may be considered as an irrigation project
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since the scheme aims to fill up tanks and ponds.
The Hon‘ble Minister for Finance and Public Works in his speech on the floor of
Assembly during the Interim Budget Session for the year 2016 – 2017 on 16 / 02 / 2016
announced that the Hon‘ble Chief Minister has ordered to implement the Athikadavu –
Avinashi scheme as an irrigation, ground water recharge and drinking water scheme
forthwith. Accordingly, a revised proposal will be sent to Government of India immediately
and in the meanwhile preliminary works will commence at once.
The Govt. of Tamil Nadu in the Government Order Ms.No.66 PW (I Spl.2) Dept. Dt.
18.02.2016 has accorded administrative sanction for an amount of Rs.3.27 Crore for carrying
out the immediate requisite works. Also, in the Govt. order, the Chief Engineer (Plan
Formulation) has been directed to prepare and send the cost estimate urgently. Based on that,
this estimate has been prepared.
1.10 Choice of project:

The idea of utilising the water of the Bhavani River to benefit the dry areas of
Coimbatore District, investigated two alternative schemes – one is ―Upper Bhavani Project‖
to benefit Avinashi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Udumalpet and Coimbatore taluks and the other
lower down, called the ―Lower Bhavani Project‖, to serve Gobichettipalayam, Erode,
Bhavani and Dharapuram taluks of the then Coimbatore District. After examining the two
proposals, it was finally decided to go in for the Lower Bhavani Project which had more
dependable yield for new irrigation. Under this scheme, no benefits accrued to the people in
the Coimbatore district.
For providing irrigation facility to dry areas of Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode
districts, no. of proposals were formulated and sent to government then and there for the
consideration of the government. Those proposals are deferred by the Government due to
such reasons as interstate issues and other practical difficulties including mining such a long
costly tunnel. Hence, it is necessary to provide the irrigation facilities to the affected areas in
Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts.
The Tamilnadu Govt. have constituted a committee under the Chairmanship of Prof
A.MOHANAKRISHNAN, Adviser (Water Resources) and Chairman, Cauvery Technical
Cell –cum- Inter State Waters wing, to examine the longstanding request of the people of
Avinashi Taluk to provide irrigation facilities by implementing the Athikadavu-Avinashi
Canal Scheme. The proposal is to excavate a canal from the Bhavani river at Athikadavu
above Pillur Dam to benefit the drought prone areas of Avinashi and other adjoining areas.
The expert committee came to the conclusion that the Scheme of diverting 2 TMC
of surplus waters of Bhavani whenever available, through the proposed Flood Flow Canal, is
feasible and requires to be taken up for detailed investigation and costing.
The Government has accepted the recommendation of the expert committee and
instructed the PWD to conduct the detailed investigation and send a report with a rough cost
estimate to Govt. vide (1) GO(MS) NO. 296 PW(Q1) Dept dt 14.12.2009.
Based on the Govt order a detailed project report was prepared for Rs.1862 crore
(2011 -12, SOR) and the same was sent to the Government to get the financial assistance
under Flood Management Program and the same has been returned with remarks. Now the
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estimate has been revised as per the Central Water Commission guidelines.
1.11 Stages of development of the project

The proposed scheme comes under medium irrigation category. The project can be
completed to the maximum duration of 5 to 7 consequent years. The components of the
works involved are construction of diversion weir at offtake point, tunnels at various
locations in Reserve forest area , excavation of Main canal and branch canals, and
construction of cross masonry and cross drainage structures such as Aqueduct, Syphon, Cut
and cover, Head regulator, Escape regulator, offtake sulices, Box culvert, Single lane and
Double lane bridges , etc.,
1.12 Fitment of the scheme in overall development of the scheme

The scheme is located in the Bhavani river sub basin of Cauvery river basin. It also forms a
part in the development of entire basin.
1.13 Intimation of the other development authorities regarding this scheme

In preparation of the project report, the relevant data‘s where obtained from concerned
revenue officials , Agricultural Department , Horticulture Department, Fisiculture Department
and statistical Departments of Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode Districts. For preparation Land
Plan Schedule for this scheme, a letter has been communicated to the District collectors of
Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode Districts.
1.14 Public announcement and Public hearing

Based on the continuous representation received from the publics in eight taluks of the
above 3 districts and Honorable Ministers, the scheme has been prepared. By implementation of
the scheme will improve the drinking water situation prevailing in endroute of the canal by means
of ground water recharge and support the cattle rearing in the region where will improve the
economic conditions of the public.
1.15 Inter-state/International aspect(s):

The Bhavani Sub-basin, which is 6154 sq km in area, is part of the Cauvery basin
that lies in the state of Tamil Nadu. As Cauvery water dispute tribunal page 85 of volume-V ,
Total water requirement of Cauvery for irrigation is 419 TMC out of which eventhough
there is interstate dispute in a share of 419 TMC from Cauvery basin.
1.16 Cost and Benefit of the scheme:
The overall cost of the project is 3523 Lakhs. The benefit of the project is increase
in pulses, sunflower, gingelly , maize and groundnut production by 692.27 tonnes, 1480.65
tonnes, 1045.97 tonnes, 2685.79 tonnes and 291.40 tonnes respectively and value of rupees
2432 lakhs.
The benefit cost ratio works out to 0.11 : 1
1.17 Public Cooperation and participation:
Publics in the project area are fully cooperated during the field surveys and
enthusiastic on the implementation of the project as it will be ensured ground water recharge
in the wells for availability for drinking water and irrigation as well as improve irrigation
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efficiency, thus by improving the socio economic condition of the people in the project area.
1.18 Provision for domestic and industrial power supply:

The project is mainly aimed for improving the ground water recharge, it will
improve the quantity of drinking water, cattle rearing , agricultural purpose saving
electricity and indirectly serves the needs of public.
2. PHYSICAL FEATURES
2.1) Geographical Disposition:
The topography is a mixed combination of hilly and flat terrain. The soils in this sub-
basin can be broadly classified into five groups viz. Red Sandy clay loam soils, black clay
soils, rock outcrops with loamy sand soils, brown clay loam soils and recent/old alluvial soils,
based on the Hydro-geological Atlas of Tamil Nadu brought out by the Central Ground Water
Board.
2.2)Topography of the basin,reservoir and command area :

Bhavani is a major river in Kongu Nadu region of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the second
longest river in Tamil Nadu and a major tributary of the Kaveri River.Bhavani river
originates from Nilgiri hills of the Western Ghats, enters the Silent Valley National
Park in Kerala and flows back towards Tamil Nadu. The Bhavani is a 217-kilometre (135 mi)
long perennial river fed mostly by the southwest monsoon and supplemented by the northeast
monsoon. Its watershed drains an area of 0.62 million hectares (2,400 sq mi) spread over
Tamil Nadu (87%), Kerala (9%) and Karnataka (4%). The major part of the river course runs
through Coimbatore district and Erode district in Tamil Nadu. About 90 per cent of the river's
water is used for irrigation.
Twelve major rivulets including West and East Varagar rivers join Bhavani draining
the southern Nilgiri slopes. At Mukkali, Bhavani takes an abrupt 120-degree turn towards the
northeast and flows for another 25 kilometres (16 mi) through Attappady plateau. It gets
reinforced by the Kunda river coming from the north. Siruvani river, a perennial stream and
the Kodungarapallam river, flowing from the south and southeast respectively join the
Bhavani at Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. The river then flows east along the base of Nilgiri and
enters the plains near Bathra Kaliamman temple at Mettupalayam after joining withCoonoor
river coming from northwest.
About 30 kilometres (19 mi) downstream, Moyar River, a major tributary originating
in Mudumalai National Park, flows in from the northwest, where it drains the valley between
the northern slopes of the Nilgiris and the southern slopes of the Nilgiri Hills. Bhavani sagar
dam is constructed at below the confluence point of the Bhavani river and moyar river. At
Bhavani sagar dam, there is a canal namely Lower Bhavani Project Canal offtakes and
traverse 200 km in Erode, & Karur district and finally confluence with river Cauvery. The
river continues east for over 160 kilometres (99 mi) through Erode District,
traversing Kodiveri Dam, near Gobichettipalayam which feeds the Arakkankottai and
Thadappalli canals constructed for feeding 27000 acres of irrigable land in Sathy and Gobi
Taluk.
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2.3) Geology of the basin
The Project area is covered by a wide range of high grade metamorphic rocks of the
peninsular gneissic complex. These rocks are extensively weathered and overlain by recent
valley fills and alluvium at places. The major rock types occurring in the district are
charnockites, granites, complex gneisses mainly hornblende biotite gneiss and sillimanite
gneiss with basic and ultra basic intrusives, crystalline limestone, syenite, pegmatite and
quartz veins. The generalized stratigraphic succession of geologic formations met with in this
district is as follows:
A brief description of the various rock types existing in the district is presented
below.
Recent to sub recent Soils, Alluvium, Laterites, Colluvium and Kankar.
Syenite, Granite, Hornblende Biotite Gneiss, Garnet silimanite
Gneiss, Quarzites and Charnockite.
Alluvium and Kankar Along the Course of Bhavani, Noyyal and Amaravathy rivers,
limited occurrences of alluvium are seen, where extensive surface
cover of Kankar is noticed all over the plains.
Colluvium Extensive valley fill deposits in the form of colluvium are seen in
the western part of the district. The thickness of these deposits
varies from 50m to 80m below ground level.
Laterite Lateritic occurances with pockets of bauxitic laterite are noted in
the high ranges of Anaimalai hills. The thickness of latrite
cappings is rather low.probably not exceeding 3 m since a number
of outcrops of migmatite are seen within the lateritic bearing area.
Charnockite The charnockite and associated migmatites occupy central and
eastern parts of the district. It shows weakly developed gneissic
structure and has been referred to as Charnockitic Gneiss.
Hornblende Biotite Hornblende biotite gneiss is the most common rock type in this
Gneiss district. It is highly migmatized at many places and show deep
weathering of more than 20.0m.
Garnet Sillimanite Garnet sillimanite gneiss associated with calc granulites and
Gneiss crystalline lime stones occupy the prominent hill ranges south west
of coimbatore which, also forms the water divide between east
flowing and west flowing rivers.
Pegmatites and Quartz Acid intrusives in the form of pegmatites and quarts veins are seen
Veins intruding almost all the rock types. They show concordant
relationship with the country rocks.
3. INTERSTATE ASPECTS:
As per Expert committee Report the availability yield of Bhavani sub basin at 50%
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dependability is 2210.25 Million Cubic Metre (78 TMC). The committed contribution to
Kerala from this Bhavani sub basin accorded by Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal is 170.02
Million Cubic Metre (6.00TMC) and 1619.16 Million Cubic Metre(57.14 TMC) for Tamil
Nadu. The existing use in irrigation Under Bhavani sagar dam is 1501.84 Million Cubic
Metre (53 TMC) where in contribution to minor reservoir is 20.97 Million Cubic Metre ( 0.74
TMC), minor Irrigation use is 96.34 Million Cubic Metre(3.40TMC) and the Domestic use is
189 Million Cubic Metre( 6.67 TMC). Therefore the total quantity summation is 1983.56
Million Cubic Metre (70TMC). Hence, the Balance water available is 226.69 Million Cubic
Metre (8.00TMC).
4. SURVEYS & INVESTIGATION
Detailed investigation is carried out for the various components like surplus weir,
Tunnels, canals etc. proposed canal offtakes from water spread of Pillur Dam. The sill level
of the canal may be 2.5m below the FRL of Pillur Dam fixed as +426.720m. The main canal
starts from 5 km upstream of the Pillur Dam foreshore area includes a tunnel of 6.50Km
length. The main canal for 35.20Km length ends at Achampalayam Village and which two
branch canals take off namely, the right off take of Avinashi Branch Canal to a length of
21.650Km. Perundurai Branch Canal, off takes at left side to a length of 72.915 Km in which
a branch canal namely Kanuvakkarai Sub branch canal offtakes at vadakkalur village to a
length of 5.20Km
4.1 Topographical Surveys:

Longitudinal sections, cross sections and contour levels were taken using
dumpy levels at the required intervals at the weir location and also along the canal Alignment, the
Longitudinal sections for every 50m interval & cross sections for every 100m interval were taken
for the main canal, Perundurai Branch Canal , Avinashi Branch Canal and Kanuvakkarai Sub
branch . Longitudinal and cross section were plotted in the graph using Autoplottor software
and earthwork requirement is calculated there in.
4.2 Head Works Survey
In head works , it is proposed to construct a diversion weir for a length of 110m and
height of 8.53m. Longititudinal levels and cross sectional levels were taken at upstream and
down stream of the proposed weir. Bore hole operations were held along the length of the
weir to determine the foundation aspects.
4.3.Tunnel Survey :
Detailed surveys were not conducted for the proposed tunnels. However based on
the recommendations furnished by the Geological Survey of India, borelog operations have
been conducted at entry and exit of the tunnel portion and bore log samples were tested.As
per the Preliminary stage Geotechnical Investigation Report No. 2 dated from September,
2013 ( Ref : EG/C/SR/TNP/2012/113 ), the tunnel portion and their locations are as follows.
LS 300 m to LS 2800 m - Raw tunnel 1 ( Length 2500 m )
LS 2800 m to LS 3650 m - Casing Tunnel 1 ( Length 850 m )
LS 16400 to LS 19550 m - Raw Tunnel 2 ( Length 3150 m)
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4.4. Drainage Survey:
The Project area is drained by the Bhavani river with its major tributaries like Noyal
river, Moyar river, Perumpallam odai, Gunderipallam odai, Varattupallam odai and no of
small streams. Bhavani river originates from Nilgiri hills of the Western Ghats, enters
the Silent Valley National Park in Kerala and flows back towards Tamil Nadu. The river
Bhavani has a length of 217km (135 miles) perennial river fed mostly by the southwest
monsoon and supplemented by the northeast monsoon. Its watershed drains an area of
0.62 million hectares (2,400 sq miles) spread over Tamil Nadu (87%), Kerala (9%)
and Karnataka (4%). The main river courses majorly flows through Coimbatore
district and Erode district in Tamil Nadu. About 90 per cent of the river's water is used for
agriculture irrigation.
4.5 Soil Surveys
4.5.1 Soil
In Coimbatore district the soil can be broadly classified into 6 major soils types viz.,
Red calcareous Soil, Black Soil, Red non-calcareous, Alluvial and Colluvial Soil, Brown
Soil, and Forest Soil. About 60 per cent of the district is covered by red soils, of which red
calcareous soil is predominant. The highlands in Coimbatore, Palladam and Avinashi taluks
are mostly occupied by the black soils, which are dark gray to grayish brown in co lour.
In Erode district, the soils can be broadly classified into 6 major soils types viz., Red
calcareous soil, Red non calcareous soil, Black Soil, Alluvial and Colluvial soils, Brown soil
and Forest soil. Major part of the district covered by red calcareous soils. They are mostly
sandy to loamy and characterised by the hard and compact layer of lime. The red non-
calcareous soils are seen in Erode, Perunthurai and Gobichettipalayam taluks.
In Tiruppur District, the soil is predominantly black, which is suitable for cotton
cultivation, but it also has some red loamy soil.
NOYYAL SERIES- COIMBATORE DISTRICT
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Physiography: very gently sloping land
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Parent Material: Fine Sandy Loam
AP in cm GL
0
Brown fine sandy loam 10YR 5/3
PH: 8.3
23
10YR 4/3
Dark Brown
PH: 8.4
75
10YR 3/2
Very dark grey brown
75+
SOMMAYANUR SERIES- TIRUPPUR DISTRICT
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Drainage: Moderately well drained
Parent Material: Colluvial soil
AP in cm GL
0
Sand 5YR 5/6
PH: 7.4
15
5YR 3/6
Dark Red
PH: 6.3
120
Lime Concentration
120+
KANGEYAMPALAYAM SERIES- ERODE DISTRICT
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Drainage: Modertly well drained
Parent Material: Silty Clay
AP in cm GL
0
Dark Gray Brown 10YR 4/2
PH: 7.3
25
7.5YR 4/4
Dark Brown 7.5YR 4/2
PH: 7.6 10YR 3/2
36
7.5YR 5/6
Strong brown 7.5YR 4/4
PH: 7.6
155
7.5YR 4/4
Dark Brown
PH: 7.6
216
Clay Loam
216+
4.5.2 Geology
Coimbatore district is covered by a wide range of high grade metamorphic rocks of
the peninsular gneissic complex. These rocks are extensively weathered and overlain by
recent valley fills and alluvium at places. The major rock types occurring in the district are
charnockites, granites, complex gneisses mainly hornblende biotite gneiss and sillimanite
gneiss with basic and ultra basic intrusives, crystalline limestone, syenite, pegmatite and
quartz veins.
4.5.2.1 Red sandy clay loam soils:

These soils are recently formed, party matured soils and they are shallow to deep,
possessing good drainage characteristics. They are poor in nitrogen, organic matter and
available phosphoric acid. However, the loamy structure of the soils or the intermixture of
fine and thick particles make it suitable for cultivation of large variety of crops including ragi,
bajra, jowar, paddy etc. both under irrigated and rainfed conditions.
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4.5.2.2 Black clay soils:
These soils are mature and moderately well drained. They have low permeability and
are slightly alkaline on reaction. These soils are generally fertile but poor in organic content.
They are suitable for crops like cotton, jowar and paddy.
4.5.2.3 Rockout crops with loamy sand soils:

These soils usually occur on ridge with 3.5% gradient or more. These are well drained
to somewhat excessively drained with rapid permeability. They respond well to irrigation,
manuring and other management practices. The crops grown under rainfed cultivation are
ragi, jowar, millets, pulses and oil seeds. Under irrigation, crops like ragi, jowar, groundnut
and pulses are grown.
4.5.2.4 Brown clay loam soils:

These soils occur on elevated areas as well in flat to very gentle slope lands of
undulating topography. These soils are moderately well drained and have rapid to moderately
rapid permeability. The organic matter content is poor. These soils are neutral to slightly
acidic in reaction. Crops like cotton, jowar, pulses, chilies, onion, groundnut etc., are
cultivated in these soils. Natural Vegetation are palmyrah, neem and agave species.
4.5.2.5 Recent/Old Alluvial soils:

These soils have developed from alluvial washes and occur on gentle slopes of
undulating topography. These soils are enriched with lime, potash, magnesium and low
nitrogen contents. These soils are mildly alkaline to moderately alkaline in reaction. These
soils are generally fertile and respond well to management practices and are suitable for
cultivation of crops like paddy, sugarcane, jowar, groundnut, chillies, pulses etc
4.5.3 Geomorphology
The Coimbatore district forms part of the upland plateau region of Tamil Nadu with
many hill ranges, hillocks and undulating topography with a gentle slope towards eastexcept
for the hilly terrain in the west. The undulating topography with innumerable depressions, are
used as tanks for storage of rainwater for agriculture.The prominent geomorphic units
identified in the district through interpretation of Satellite imagery are 1) Structural hills, 2)
Ridges, 3) Inselbergs, 4) Bazada, 5) Valley fill, 6) Pediment, 7) Shallow Pediments and 8)
Deep Pediments.
The Erode district forms part of the uplands of the state. Physiographically the district
can be divided into hilly area, the upland area and plains area. The prominent geomorphic
units identified in the district through interpretation of Satellite imagery are 1) Structural
hills, 2) Inselberg, 3) Ridges, 4) Valley fill, 5) Pediments, 6) Shallow Pediments,. The
Kongunadu uplands lie south of Bhavani river and the Lower Bhavani canal passes through
these uplands. Scattered hillocks and knolls of moderate elevations occur within these
uplands. The plains area is characterised by an undulating topography with a general gradient
due east and southeast. The plains are limited to the east and southwestern border of the
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district.
4.6 Communication survey:

All the important village/towns situated along the project area and in the command
area are well connected by telephone lines, power lines and wide network of major/medium
district roads. Inspection roads of major project area in the would lead to further
improvement in the communication network.
4.7. Seismicity:
As per IS 1893 (part I) : 2002 code whole India has been divided into
four zones. The project area comes under Coimbatore and Erode districts lies on Zone II
with vertical and horizontal 0.10. Hence for this water body will stand still for several years
there is no need for taking seismic effect on design calculations. Tirupur Districts falls under
the Class III/IV seismic zone, having experienced a 6.0 Richter scale earthquake in 1900.
4.8. Foundation Investigation

The borehole operations were conducted for soil tests at various locations as in the
following table
Depth of
Depth of rock Depth of Total depth
Sl.No
Description of bore hole all soils in except hard rock of borehole in
.
'm' hard rock in 'm' 'm'
in 'm'
1 Tunnel I entry Ls 300m 5.000 10.000 7.500 22.500
2 Weir location 60m R/S 5.500 5.500 4.700 15.700
R/S staggered point @ 40m
15.200
3 D/S 3.400 7.100 4.700
L/S staggered point @ 40m
11.000
4 D/S 1.000 7.500 2.500
5 Weir location-River centre 29.000 0.000 2.000 31.000
6 Weir location 90m L/S 2.000 22.000 7.000 31.000
7 Cut & Cover Ls 24900m 3.000 6.000 14.600 23.600
8 Cut & Cover Ls 25700m 3.000 3.000 25.100 31.100
9 Cut & Cover Ls 26900m 9.000 9.000 3.600 21.600
10 Cut & Cover Ls 28750m 3.000 6.000 7.000 16.000
11 Aqueduct Ls 22100m 3.000 3.000 3.200 9.200
12 Aqueduct Ls 22660m 4.500 13.500 4.500 22.500
13 Aqueduct Ls 23600m 6.000 6.000 4.800 16.800
The trail pits were taken in various locations along the canal alignment for obtaining soil
texture and adapted in the earthwork calculation.
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4.9 Construction Material Investigation
4.9.1 Fine Aggregate

For the main canal(0- 35.200 Km) sand for both mortar and filling is available from
Pettaipalayam with a lead of 156 Km metal road and 2 km cart track.
For the Perundurai branch canal(0- 20.50 Km) and Kanuvukkarai Sub Branch canal
(0-5.20 Km) the sand for both mortar and filling is available from Amaravathi River near
Vishwanathapuri of Aravakuruchi Taluk with a lead of 147 Km metal road and 1 km cart
track.
For the Perundurai branch canal(20.5- 45.21 Km) sand for both mortar and filling is
available from Pettaipalayam with a lead of 140 Km metal road and 1 km cart track.
For the Perundurai branch canal(45.21- 72.915 Km) sand for both mortar and filling
is available from Naniyur of Karur Taluk with a lead of 105 Km metal road and 4 km cart
track.
For the Avinashi branch canal(0- 21.65 Km) sand for both mortar and filling is
available from Amaravathi River near Vishwanathapuri of Aravakuruchi Taluk with a lead of
113 Km metal road and 1 km cart track.
Sieve analysis of Sand:

Sieve size in Weight retained Percentage Cumulative Percentage of
mm of weight percentage of passing
retained weight retained
10 0 0 0 100
4.75 23 1.53 1.53 98.47
2.36 161 10.73 12.26 87.74
1.18 260 17.33 29.59 70.41
0.6 197 13.13 42.72 57.28
0.3 256 17.07 59.79 40.21
0.15 399 26.60 86.39 13.61
Base Plate 204 13.60 100 0
Fineness Modulus = 2.32
IS requirements
1)Fineness modulus should not be less than 2.2 and not more than 3.2
2) Sand belongs to grading zone II.
The above results confirmed that the fine aggregate is suitable for execution of work.
4.9.2 Coarse Aggregate
For the main canal(0- 35.200 Km) the hard broken stone jelly, Rough stone for
masonry and revetment and Bond stone is available at Kurundamalai quarry with a lead of
22 Km metal road 2 Km cart track. Gravel is available at local areas with a lead of 10 Km
metal road .
(0-5.20 Km) the hard broken stone jelly, Rough stone for masonry and revetment and Bond
stone is available at Thirumuruganpoondi with a lead of 32 Km metal road and 1 km cart
track.
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For the Perundurai branch canal(20.5- 45.21 Km) hard broken stone jelly, Rough
stone for masonry and revetment and Bond stone is available at Thirumuruganpoondi with a
lead of 25 Km metal road and 2 km cart track.
For the Perundurai branch canal(45.21- 72.915 Km) hard broken stone jelly, Rough
stone for masonry and revetment and Bond stone is available at Chengapalli with a lead of
14 Km metal road and 2 km cart track.
For the Avinashi branch canal(0-21.65 Km) hard broken stone jelly, Rough stone for
masonry and revetment and Bond stone is available at Chickkandanpalayam near Karamadai
with a lead of 42 Km metal road and 1 km cart track
Sieve analysis of Coarse Aggregate:

Sieve size in Percentage Cumulative Percentage of
mm of weight percentage of passing
retained weight retained
80 0 0 100.00
40 0 0 100.00
20 4 4 96.00
10 95.90 99.90 0.10
4.75 0.10 100.00 0
Fineness Modulus 7.04
IS requirements
1)Fineness modulus should be between the permissible range of 6.5-8.0
The above results confirmed that the coarse aggregate is suitable for execution of
work.
4.9.3 Soils
For the main canal(0- 35.200 Km) it is estimated that, a quantum of 307073m3 of
earth is required for forming embankment, etc., for the canal bund. It is also assessed that
about 2431050m3 of earth is to be excavated for forming the canal . It is considered that a
part of earth so excavated could be used economically for forming embankments and other
filling works.
For the Perundurai branch canal(0- 20.50 Km) it is estimated that, a quantum of
494588m3 of earth is required for forming embankment, etc., for the canal bund. It is also
assessed that about 1968911 m3 of earth is to be excavated for forming the canal . For the
Kanuvukkarai Sub Branch canal (0-5.20 Km) it is estimated that, a quantum of 106650m3 of
earth is required for forming embankment, etc., for the canal bund. It is also assessed that
about 128477m3 of earth is to be excavated for forming the canal It is considered that a part
of earth so excavated could be used economically for forming embankments and other filling
works.
For the Perundurai branch canal(20.5- 45.21 Km) it is estimated that, a quantum of
146753 m3 of earth is required for forming embankment, etc., for the canal bund. It is also
assessed that about 2729074m3 of earth is to be excavated for forming the canal . It is
considered that a part of earth so excavated could be used economically for forming
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embankments and other filling works.
For the Perundurai branch canal(45.21- 72.915 Km) it is estimated that, a quantum of
303984m3 of earth is required for forming embankment, etc., for the canal bund. It is also
assessed that about 2211200m3 of earth is to be excavated for forming the canal . It is
considered that a part of earth so excavated could be used economically for forming
embankments and other filling works.
For the Avinashi branch canal(0-21.65 Km) it is estimated that, a quantum of 316674
m3 of earth is required for forming embankment, etc., for the canal bund. It is also assessed
that about 800000m3 of earth is to be excavated for forming the canal . It is considered that a
part of earth so excavated could be used economically for forming embankments and other
filling works.
4.9.4 Cement and Steel

For the main canal(0- 35.200 Km) both cement and steel is available at Karamadai
with a lead of 28 km metal road and 1 km cart track.
(0-5.20 Km) both cement and steel is available at Annur with a lead of 32 km metal road and
1 km cart track.
For the Perundurai branch canal(20.5- 45.21 Km) both cement and steel is available at
Avinashi with a lead of 22 km metal road and 2 km cart track.
For the Perundurai branch canal(45.21- 72.915 Km) both cement and steel is
available at Perundurai with a lead of 20 km metal road and 2 km cart track.
For the Avinashi branch canal(0-21.65 Km) both cement and steel is available at
Avinashi with a lead of 11 km metal road and 1 km cart track.
The test results of the Construction Materials are taken from the nearby Project sites
and the test results shows that the materials are suitable for civil works and it is affixed
5. HYDROLOGY
The river Bhavani originates from silent valley of Palghat ranges in the state of
Kerala.This river runs through Coimbatore District and Erode District traversing through
Mettupalayam, Sathyamangalam, Gobichettipalayam and Bhavani taluks before it
confluences with Cauvery at Kooduthurai in Bhavani Taluk. Moyar is one of a tributary of
Bhavani river which confluences with Bhavani river at the upstream of Bhavani sager dam.
The catchment of Pillur dam covers Siruvani river,upper Bhavani, catchment of
Avalanche and,Emarald dams and Kundah river. BhavaniSagar reservoirs receives water
from both Bhavani and Moyaru river.Moyaru contributes sizable in flow to this dam from its
own catchment and catchment from its tributaries.They are catchments of Pykara river,Parson
Valley reservoir,Mukurtiaru,coonoor river and Elerumai pallam stream.
5.1 Yield of Bhavani Sub Basin

The Government in the order Rt No.319 Public Works Department Dated 16/06/2009
ordered for constituting an expert committee under the Chairmanship of Professor
A.Mohanakrishnan, Chairman of Cauvery Technical cell to examine and submit a detailed
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report regarding implementation of Athikadavu- Avinashi Canal project as announced in the
budget speech for the year 2009-2010. The Expert Committee Presented its report to
government on 31/10/2009.
Based on the Expert committee Report the availability yield of Bhavani sub basin at
50% dependability is 2210.25 Million Cubic Metre (78 TMC). The committed contribution
to Kerala from this Bhavani sub basin accorded by Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal is 170.02
Million Cubic Metre (6.00TMC) and 1619.16 Million Cubic Metre(57.14 TMC) for Tamil
Nadu. The existing use in irrigation Under Bhavani sagar dam is 1501.84 Million Cubic
Metre (53 TMC) where in contribution to minor reservoir is 20.97 Million Cubic Metre ( 0.74
TMC), minor Irrigation use is 96.34 Million Cubic Metre(3.40TMC) and the Domestic use is
189 Million Cubic Metre( 6.67 TMC). Therefore the total quantity summation is 1983.56
Million Cubic Metre (70TMC). Hence, the Balance water available is 226.69 Million Cubic
Metre ( 8.00TMC).
5.2 Salient Features Of Expert Committee Report

The Surplus Details of Bhavani Sagar Dam is considered for 42 years,where as for
Pillur Dam is considered for 17 Years. The Bhavani Sagar has surplused for 8 years out of
42 years of that of Pillur Dam is 12 Out of 17 years.56.67 Million Cubic Metre (2TMC) can
be considered for diversion from Pillur dam when the Bhavani sagar and Pillur Dam
surpluses simultaneously. Hence the capacity of the canal is 56.67 Cumecs (2000 cusecs) for
12 days.
5.3 Frequency Analysis:

Having established that 56.67 Million Cubic Metre (2 TMC) can be
considered for diversion, it becomes necessary to ascertain for how many days this surplus
may be available and how frequently this surplus may occur. To examine this, the number of
surplus days at Bhavanisagar is analysed in various ranges Viz. upto 56.67 Cumecs( 2000
cusecs),56.67 Cumecs to 85 Cumecs ( 2000 to 3000 cusecs), 85 Cumecs to 113.35
Cumecs(3000 to 4000 cusecs) and above 113.35 Cumecs (4000 cusecs). An abstract of the
number of days of surplus occurring annually in these ranges in Bhavani sagar dam and Pillur
dam are given in the tables below
It may be seen that
 The Surplus occurs continuously for a number of years but with a long break in between.
 No. of days ranges from a minimum of 9 to a maximum of 60 days in the years of
surplus.
 The surplus occurs only in 8 out of 42 years and that too with long breaks in between.
5.4 Surplus Details of BavaniSagar Dam
Year No. of days of Surplus
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85 M3/Sec
More
Upto 56.67M3/Sec to 113.35
than113.35
56.67M3/Sec to 85.0 M3/Sec M3/Sec Total
M3/Sec
(2000c/s) (2000-3000 c/s) (3000- 4000
(4000 c/s)
c/s)
1974-75 0 0 0 0 0
1975-76 0 0 0 0 0
1976-77 0 0 0 0 0
1977-78 0 0 0 0 0
1978-79 45 8 6 1 60
1979-80 0 0 0 26 26
1980-81 3 11 2 12 28
1981-82 0 0 0 0 0
1982-83 0 0 0 0 0
1983-84 0 0 0 0 0
1984-85 0 0 0 0 0
1985-86 0 0 0 0 0
1986-87 0 0 0 0 0
1987-88 0 0 0 0 0
1988-89 0 0 0 0 0
1989-90 0 0 0 0 0
1990-91 0 0 0 0 0
1991-92 0 0 0 0 0
1992-93 0 2 2 5 9
1993-94 0 0 0 0 0
1994-95 3 0 1 9 13
1995-96 0 0 0 0 0
1996-97 0 0 0 0 0
1997-98 0 0 0 0 0
1998-99 0 0 0 0 0
1999-00 0 0 0 0 0
2000-01 0 0 0 0 0
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2001-02 0 0 0 0 0
2002-03 0 0 0 0 0
2003-04 0 0 0 0 0
2004-05 0 0 0 0 0
2005-06 15 6 2 4 27
2006-07 7 8 5 7 27
2007-08 8 3 6 21 38
2008-09 0 0 0 0 0
2009-10 0 0 0 0 0
2010-11 0 0 0 0 0
2011-12 0 0 0 0 0
2012-13 0 0 0 0 0
2013-14 0 0 0 0 0
2014-15 0 0 0 0 0
2015-16 0 0 0 0 0
5.5 Surplus Details of Pillur Dam

Year No. of days of Surplus
Upto 28.34M3/Sec to 56.67M3/Sec to Above Total
28.34M3/Sec 56.67M3/Sec(1000 85M3/Sec(2000 85M3/Sec(3000
(1000 c/s) to 2000 c/s) to 3000 c/s) c/s)
1999-2000 0 0 0 1 1
2000-01 0 0 0 0 0
2001-02 0 0 0 1 1
2002-03 1 0 0 0 1
2003-04 0 0 0 0 0
2004-05 2 0 1 11 14
2005-06 0 0 0 0 0
2006-07 0 0 1 3 4
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2007-08 2 3 1 16 22
2008-09 1 1 0 4 6
2009-10 1 0 0 4 5
2010-11 0 0 0 0 0
2011-12 2 1 1 1 5
2012-13 0 0 0 0 0
2013-14 1 0 1 5 7
2014-15 1 2 0 1 4
2015-16 0 1 0 4 5
5.6 Water requirement

It is proposed to divert 56.67M3/Sec(2000 cusecs) of flood water through
main canal taking off from right side of Pillur Dam water spread area for 12 days which
amounts to 56.67 Million Cubic Metre ( 2 TMC) of water.
Water requirement for filling all the tanks and ponds have been calculated
from the capacities of water bodies with due consideration for the losses through seepage,
evaporation etc. from the storage of water in water bodies and conveyance of water in canal.
Also, the losses during conveyance through wetted area have also been accounted for at the
rate of 7 cumec / million m2 of wetted area of canal as stipulated in the IS 9452 (Part I): 1993
Indian Standard for Measurement of seepage losses from canals – Code of Practice and the
manual on Irrigation and Power Channels prepared by Central Water Commission, published
by Central Board of Irrigation and Power for the soil classification of gravelly sandy soil. The
calculation for arriving the total water requirement for the project is as detailed hereunder.
Total capacity of WRD tanks 12.36 Mm3(436.28 mcft) ……… (a)

Total capacity of Union tanks 4.05 Mm3(142.75 mcft) ……… (b)
Total capacity of Ponds 10.07 Mm3 (355.40 mcft) ……… (c)
Total (d = a+b+c) 26.48 Mm3 (934.43 mcft ) ……… (d)
Storage losses @ 30% of (d)
Total (e) 7.94 Mm3 (280.33 mcft) ……… (e)
Conveyance losses @ 30% of (d+e)
Total (f) 10.33 Mm3 (364.43 mcft) ……… (f)
Losses for canal conveyance@ 7 cumec / million m2
of wetted area of canal
Total (g) 13.99 Mm3 (493.58 mcft) ……… (g)
(Details enclosed in Drawal Statement Table)
Total (d+e+f+g) = 26.48(934.43)+7.94(280.33)+10.33(364.43)+13.99(493.58 )
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=58.74Mm3 (2072.77mcft say 56.67Mm3(2 TMC)).
Therefore, the requirement of water being 56.67 Mm3 (2 TMC)-.
6. HYDRO GEOLOGY:
6.1 Hydro- geological set-up:

Tertiary formation comprising of Red calcareous Soil, Black Soil, Red non-
calcareous, Alluvial and Colluvial Soil, Brown Soil, and Forest Soil.. In Coimbatore district
the pre- monsoon depth of water level is 16.10 m and the post monsoon depth of water level
is 16.0 m , in Tiruppur district the pre- monsoon depth of water level is 12.95 m and the
post monsoon depth of water level is 113.72 m , in Erode district, the pre- monsoon depth of
water level is 4.98 m and the post monsoon depth of water level is 5.32 m. In Coimbatore,
the water level in the well ranges from 1.25 m to 19.20 m below ground level, In Tiruppur,
the water level in the well ranges from 16.72 m to 32.50 m below ground level, In Erode
district, the water level in the well ranges from 2.5 m to 9.10 m below ground level.
6.2. Ground water Resources availability

Tamilnadu accounts for 4 percent of land area and 6% of the population but only
3% of water resources of the country.Most of the areas in Tamilnadu is located in the
shadow region of western ghats and hence receives limited rainfall from the south-west
monsoon .The water level data reveals that the depth of well range from an average of 0.93
m to 43.43m in Erode.According to the Central Ground Water Board there has been a
general decline in ground water level due to the destruction of shallow acquifer.There has
been a considerable failure of irrigation wells in Coimbatore district.
6.3 Ground water development prospects:

At present the ground water trend is declining in the project area. The blocks comes
under the proposed project area are categorized as Semicritical, Critical, Over Exploited and
Safe Zone. After implementation of the project, this will augment the Ground water
potential in ground water recharge .
6.4 Anticipated behaviour of Ground water:

As the storage capacity increases and as water retention period is extended as well as
more of return flow from ayacut also help the ground water recharge in and around the
project area. This project will help to increase the flow of water, and improvements of water
in the canal course and also the ground water recharge is achievable in the surrounding
region.
6.5 Quality of ground water

Ground water in phreatic aquifers in project area in general is colourless odourless
and slightly alkaline in nature.The specific electrical conductance of ground water in
phreatic zone.During may 2006 in the range of 597 to 4810 in the project area.It is observed
that the ground water is suitable for drinking and domestic uses in respect of all the
constituents except total hardness and nitrates. Data are collected from the Tamilnadu
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Public Works Department, Regional water quality lab, Pollachi.
pH value ranges from a minimum of 7.5 to the maximum of 8.8

EC value ranges from a minimum of 170 umho/cm to the maximum of 8980 umho/cm
SAR value ranges from a minimum of 0.32 to the maximum of 9.69
Fluoride value ranges from a minimum of 0.02 to the maximum of 2.2
6.6 Identification of area in water table:

There are several hydro meteorological station in the project area. Hence data from
nearby hydro meteorological stations such as Annur, Avinashi, and Mettupalayam are used
for related calculations. The area of Annur , Avinashi and and Mettupalayam
Hydrometeorological station is hydrometeorologically homogeneous as of the project
area.The Annur and Avinashi taluks which comes under the over exploited category. By
implementation of this scheme,will improve the rising of water table in those areas. As the
development of ground water has already reached an alarming stage in many blocks of the
project area, further development of ground water for creation of additional irrigation
potential has to be carried out. Rainfall stations data.
6.7 Water shed details:

There is no hydro meteorological station in the project area.Hence data from nearby
hydro meteorological station at sundakkampalayam is used for related calculations. The area
of sundakkampalayam Hydro meterological station is hydro meteorologically homogeneous
as of the project area.Hence the climatological data are obtained from Sundakkampalayam
watershed and rainfall from Avinashi , Annur and Mettupalayam Rain fall station.
Climatological data
7. DESIGN FEATURE AND CRITERIA FOR DIFFERENT VALLEY

STRUCTURES
The proposed multi-purpose canal project includes various cross masonry and
cross drainage works. The type of hydraulic structures has been chosen based on the relative
ground level and proposed bed level of the canal and the discharge in the canal.
Hydraulic structures involved in this scheme are namely diversion weir, leading
channel, canal, falls (drops), sluices, single lane bridges, double lane bridges, super passage,
aqueducts, tunnel, cut & cover, box culverts, canal syphon, flood escapes, head regulators
and syphon aqueduct. Approximate design for typical structure has been evolved for arriving
the cost estimate. The detailed design for each and every hydraulic structural component for
various design parameters will be obtained from the Superintending Engineer, PWD/WRO,
Designs circle, Chennai latter on before commencing the work.
7.1 Structure and layout
7.1.1 General – Brief

a) Site of head works and its vicinity
The proposed diversion weir is located at 5 km u/s of Pillur dam near Thondai village.
This falls under the mountainous slopes of the River Bhavani in a slope of 1 in 275. This weir
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is designed to divert about 56.63M.m3 (2tmc) of water at 56.63cumecs (2000cusecs) in 12
days.
b) Reasons for choice of the layout of the project

The benefitted areas of this scheme being in the higher elevations, it was found
necessary to divert water from a still higher level. Considering the bedfall of the canal, the
canals are proposed to run along the ridges to benefit the lands on either side.
c) Type of structure – The diversion weir is proposed as concrete weir
d) Layout of the weir and leading channel – Drawing enclosed
e) Layout of the power house – Not applicable

Layout of the canal alignment – Drawing enclosed
7.1.2 Geology, seismicity and foundation – Brief

a) Geology of the entire project area
Coimbatore, Erode and Tirupur districts are covered by a wide range of high grade
metamorphic rocks of the peninsular gneissic complex. These rocks are extensively
weathered and overlain by recent valley fills and alluvium at places. The major rock types
occurring in the district are charnockites, granites, complex gneisses mainly hornblende
biotite gneiss and sillimanite gneiss with basic and ultra basic intrusives, crystalline
limestone, syenite, pegmatite and quartz veins.
b) Geotechnical evaluation of foundations
Technical Support was sought from the Geological Survey of India regarding
geotechnical investigation. On request, the project site was investigated and
recommendations were furnished by the Director, Engineering Geology Division, Geological
Survey of India.
c) Seismicity of the region

The Coimbatore district lies in the east-west trending Cauvery Fault. It falls under
seismic zone – III, whereas Tiruppur and Erode districts lie in the seismic zone – II. (Source:
IS 1893 (Part I): 2002 – Indian standard criteria for earthquake resistant design of structures)
d) Geological log of boreholes, pits.

For geotechnical evaluation of the sub-surface profile, drilling of boreholes at the
various places of project sites such as weir site, exit portal of tunnel -1 (southeast part of
Karunjami hills), cut & cover at Tholampalayam village, Tunnel – II at Kattanji hills were
proposed by the Director, Engineering Geology Division, Geological Survey of India.
Based on the recommendations of the Geological Survey of India and the requirement
of sub-soil exploration for the design of major components by the Superintending Engineer,
PWD/WRO, Designs circle, Chepauk, Chennai, (letter no. 014M/AEE II/F.704/2010 dated
24.01.2012,) 18 boreholes were made.
Location of boreholes:
1. Weir location – rightside 60m
2. Weir location – staggered point rightside
3. Weir location – staggered point leftside
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4. Weir location – River midpoint
5. Weir location – leftside 90m
6. Tunnel I in Gopanari reserved forest @ entry
7. Tunnel I exit point at Velliangadu plain area @ LS 3300m
8. Tunnel II exit point @ LS 17665m
9. Tunnel point @ Kudalur village plain area @ LS 19550m
10. Aqueduct @ LS 22100m
11. Aqueduct @ LS 22660m (near NH-67 road crossing)
12. Aqueduct @ LS 22800m (middle of Elerumaipallam)
13. Aqueduct @ LS 22960m (near railway crossing)
14. Aqueduct @ LS 23600m (near end of aqueduct)
15. Cut & cover @ LS 24900m
e) Evaluation of foundation and abutments and other major components for treatment
Not carried out
f) Engineering properties of foundation materials – Not carried out
7.1.3 Alternative studies carried out for selection of site and type of structures and
alignment of main and branch canals - Not carried out
7.1.4 Choice of final layout of all major components of the project and reason
i) Diversion weir – The weir is proposed at 5km u/s of Pillur dam for a best possible length
and cost of the weir to divert the discharge of 56.63cumecs (2000cusecs)
ii) Tunnels – Avoiding tunnels lead to increase the canal length and area of land to be
acquired, that too, in reserved forest. Hence, tunneling is proposed.
iii) Cut & cover – Even after studying specific alternative alignments, some of the reaches in
the main canal alignment could not be avoided. Therefore, considering the greater depths of
the canal bed, cut & cover has been chosen as a better structure.
iv) Aqueducts – Across the urbanized areas, railway tracks, National Highway crossings and
deeper valleys the main canal is flumed through aqueducts to attain the required canal bed
level.
v) Head regulators – Two head regulators are proposed at the offtake of two branch canals
namely, Avinashi branch canal and Perundurai branch canal to regulate the quantum of water
to be discharged into each canal.
vi) Flood escapes – In order to avoid damage to the canal section due to any unforeseen
climatic conditions, 10 no. flood escapes are proposed.
7.1.5 Design flood and sediment studies

a) Design flood – The weir has been designed as a submerged weir for a Maximum Flood
Discharge of 4825.37cumecs by Area – slope method.
b) Yield studies – Yield at the proposed weir site is arrived as 86.62 M.m3 (3053.02m.cft) for
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a free catchment area of 1,191M.m2 (460 sq.miles) as calculated in the design of diversion
weir. Sediment studies - Not carried out
i) Basis for fixing reservoir and other control levels

The crest level of the weir is fixed as +426.720m MSL which is the FRL of
Pillur Dam. The full supply depth of the main canal is fixed as 2.00 m with a driving head of
0.50m. Hence, sill level of the off take sluice is fixed 2.50 m below the FRL, at +424.220m
MSL (i.e.) 426.720 - 2.50 = 424.220 m MSL.
c) Flood routing studies – Not done
d) Afflux and back water studies – Does not arise
7.1.6 Free board

All these canals are designed as unlined canals, to serve the purpose of recharging. A
minimum freeboard of 0.5m for discharge less than 10 cumecs and 0.75m for discharge
greater than 10 cumecs is adopted as per IS 7112:2002 (Criteria for design of cross section
for unlined canals in alluvial soil)
7.1.7 River diversion arrangements – Not proposed.
7.1.8 Construction materials

a) Qualitative and quantitative assessment of availability of construction material for core
and casing (borrow area) sand, transition filters, aggregate, rock-fill (quarry), pozzolana,
lime, cement, steel, explosive (source) etc. indicating lead(s) involved. Transport
constraints if any. – Not carried out
b) Engineering properties of the materials and evaluation of design parameters

Not assessed
c) Special considerations with regards to the scarce materials, if any.
Does not arise
d) Details of tests undertaken for assessing the suitability of the construction materials – Not
done
7.1.9 Details of the model studies for important structures – Not done
7.2 Dam – Not applicable
7.3 Barrage(s)/weir(s) and Head regulator(s)

Detailed design for the diversion weir has been sought from the Superintending
Engineer, PWD/WRO, Designs circle, Chennai vide Executive Engineer, PWD/WRO,
Project Planning & Design division, Erode‘s letter no. 76M/DB/JDO3/FP6/2011/dt.
25.05.2011.
7.3.1 Sediment data
a) Suspended silt carried by the river during various stages, supported with data
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Not studied
b) Gradation of the river bed material with Lacey's silt factor adopted, where
applicable.
Examining the river bed material, it is considered as of medium sand type. The
silt factor ‗f‘ for medium sand is adopted as 1.25 as per IS: 7784 (Part 1) : 1975.
7.3.2 Assumed retrogression at maximum and minimum discharges

Not considered
7.3.3 Looseness factor

It is calculated using the formula given below:
Looseness factor = Width of the river .
Regime width of the river
7.3.4 Scour factor – The likely extent of scour at the downstream of impervious
floor of the weir is adopted as 1.75R, where R-Regime width of the river, from IS
6966 (Part 1) : 1989
7.3.5 Intensity of discharge under design/super flood condition

a) Spillway/weir
Discharge intensity, q = Design flood discharge
Clear waterway
b) Under sluice – Not provided
7.3.6 Co-efficient of discharge
The weir is designed as a narrow crested submerged weir. The
coefficient of discharge adopted for calculation is given below:
Discharge, Q = Q1 + Q2
Q1 = 2/3 Cd1 L √(2g) [ (h+hv)3/2 – hv3/2 ]
Q2 = Cd2 L h1 √[2g (h+hv)]
where, co-efficient of discharge, Cd1 = 0.625

Cd2 = 0.80
7.3.7 Exit gradient value - An exit gradient of 1 in 6 is adopted.
7.3.8 Stress allowed (concrete foundation)

Allowable stresses for concrete of grade M10 used for foundations as per IS
456 : 2000 are as below:
Permissible stress in tension = 1.2 N/mm2
Permissible stress in direct compression = 2.5 N/mm2
7.3.9 Type/profile of cutoffs up-stream and downstream aprons, uplift pressure relief
arrangements etc.
The weir comprises of an upstream cutoff of 5.40m depth and a downstream
cutoff, with minimum reinforcement in the downstream face, of 6.60m depth.
Upstream apron is 3.00m long, whereas in downstream, a stilling basin of 33.96m
length and 0.30m depth are provided. Followed by a launching apron of loose
boulders (weighing not more than 40kg) for 13m length, there are 7 rows of cement
concrete blocks each of size 1.50m x 1.50m x 0.90m as pressure relief arrangements.
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7.3.10 Stability analysis of weir
Stability of the structure has been analysed for the following three conditions
in the design of diversion weir and is found to be safe.
1. Reservoir empty, without considering earthquake forces
2. Reservoir at MWL, with tailwater and with uplift
3. Reservoir at FRL, with no tailwater but with uplift
7.3.11 Gates, type, size and hoist arrangement and stop-logs including operating
cranes – Not applicable
7.3.12 Detail of abutments, wings wall, upstream/downstream protection etc.
Description Height / Top width Bottom Thickness in m

depth in m in m width in m
Abutment 17.28 0.60 13.16
U/S Wing wall 16.00 0.60 12.92
U/S Return wall 16.00 0.60 12.92
D/S Wing wall @ 14.80 0.60 11.16
stilling basin
D/S Wing wall @ 14.40 0.60 10.92
CC block portion
D/S Return wall 14.40 0.60 10.92
U/S Cutoff wall 5.40 - - 0.60
D/S Cutoff wall 6.60 - - 0.60
Inner Outer
Length No. of rows
thickness thickness
Cement Concrete 0.90 0.90
11.10 7
blocks
Launching apron 13.00 - 1.10 1.70
7.4 Canals
7.4.1 Description of canal system including ridge/contour/lift canal capacity and
considerations for fixing alignment etc.
The proposed canal system runs as a ridge canal so as to feed the ponds
and tanks on both sides (Right and Left) of the canal alignment feeding through feeder canals
and the arms which connect the ponds and tanks of Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode
Districts.
The off take point of the proposed main canal is located in the right side of the
Bhavani river at a distance of 5 Km upstream side of Pillur Dam. The carrying capacity of
main canal is 56.63 cumecs (2000 cusecs) for 12 days which amounts to 56.63 Mm3 (2 tmc)
for a length of 35.200 km. Also the main canal splits into Avinashi branch canal and
Perundurai branch canal at LS 35.200km.
The carrying capacity of Avinashi Branch Canal is 4.956 cumecs (175
cusecs) for 12 days for a length of 21.65 km from the tail end of main canal. Perundurai
branch canal is proposed to be excavated for a length of 72.915 km from the tail end of main
canal. It is proposed to divert 41.914 cumecs (1480 cusecs) of water into the Perundurai
branch canal.
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Kanuvukarai sub branch canal off takes at LS 8.850 km of Perundurai
branch canal for a length of 5.20 km. It is proposed to divert 4.04 cumecs (142.68 cusecs) of
water into the Kanuvukarai sub branch canal.
7.4.2 Study of Integrated network of canal system and its operation to utilize the water
potential of streams crossed by the main canal system by provision of storages/tail tank
etc – Not Applicable.
7.4.3 Description of the soil profile along the canal alignment based on the pit/auger
holes – Not provided
7.4.4 Evaluation of the design parameter based on the samples collected along with
canal alignment, borrow area and suggested treatment for problematic reaches – Not
carried out.
7.4.5 Details of lining if provided – Not Applicable.
7.4.6 Transmission losses assumed for lined/unlined channel with justification for
(cumec/million sq. m.)
The losses during transmission through wetted area have been accounted for at the
rate of 7 cumecs/million m2 of wetted area of canal as stipulated in the IS 9452 (Part I): 1993
Indian Standard for Measurement of seepage losses from canals – Code of Practice and the
Manual on Irrigation and Power Channels prepared by Central Water Commission, published
by Central Board of Irrigation and Power for the soil classification of gravelly sandy soil.
(a) Main canal – 7 cumecs/million m2
(b) Branch canal – 7 cumecs/million m2
(c) Feeder canal – 7 cumecs/million m2
(c) Distributaries – Not Applicable
(d) Minors and sub-minors – Not Applicable
(e) Field channel (losses covered under delta at outlet) – Not applicable
(f) Overall efficiency of the system – Not assessed
7.4.7 Cutoff statement showing the detail of the discharge required from tail to the head
considering the irrigation requirement and transmission losses in the off - taking
channel – Not carried out
7.4.8 Design calculation for adequacy of canal sections adopted indicating Design of
canal sections for various discharges adopted in this estimate is arrived based on the formula
given below.
(a) Formula used and values of constants, bed slopes.

Discharge is calculated using the following formula.
Discharge, Q = A*V in cumecs
where, A = 1/2*h*(a+b)
A = area of the section in m2
h = full supply depth in m
a = bed width of the canal in m
b = top width of the canal in m (b = a + 2h)
V = 1/n*R^2/3*S^1/2
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V = velocity m/sec
n = manning's coefficient = 0.025 for unlined canals
R = A/P,
where, R = hydraulic mean radius in m
A = wetted area in m2
P = wetted perimeter in m
S = bed fall = 1 in 2000
(b) Design of canal sides in various reaches, slope

The side slopes of a channel depend primarily on the engineering properties of the
material through which the channel is excavated. From a practical viewpoint, the side
slopes should be suitable for preliminary purposes.
For canal in filling, side slopes of 1.5H : 1V and for canal in cutting side slopes of
1H:1V is adopted as per IS 7112:2002 - Criteria for design of cross-section for
unlined canals in alluvial soil. For the canal in hard rock reaches a side slope of 05H :
1V has been adopted.
(c) Velocities allowed

Velocity of flow in the canal is calculated as per Manning‘s formula.
Velocity, V = 1/n*R^2/3*S^1/2
V = velocity m/sec
n = manning's coefficient = 0.025 for unlined canals
R = A/P,
where, R = hydraulic mean radius in m
A = wetted area in m2
P = wetted perimeter in m
S = bed fall = 1 in 2000
(d) Critical velocity ratio – Not calculated
(e) Full supply depth and free board

Full supply depth of the canal system has been arrived based on the
requirement of discharge to the branch canals and feeder canals.
A minimum freeboard of 0.50m for discharge (Q) less than 10 cumecs and
0.75m for discharge (Q) greater than 10 cumecs is recommended as per IS 7112:2002
- Criteria for design of cross-section for unlined canals in alluvial soil.
(f) Ratio of bed width to depth – Arrived for the designed canal
(g) Head loss at the canal structures – Not included
7.4.9 Design discharge data

The offtake canal from the weir is designed to carry a discharge of 56.63
cumecs (2000 cusecs). There are 95 feeder canals, which in turn offtake from the prime
canals to feed the 71 no. tanks and 538 no. ponds benefitted in this scheme. Total area
benefitted is 9443.14 hectares (23334 acres). The branch canals and feeder canals are worked
out based on the quantum of water to be fed in relevant canals.
For design discharge data for all canals and distributary
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Model Design discharge calculation
Main canal - from offtake point @ weir to LS 21700m
(A Supply of 56.63 cumecs (2000 cusecs) flowing for about 12 days in a year would make
about 56.63 M.m3 (2 tmc)
Discharge carried by the main canal @ LS 0m = 56.63 cumecs
Assuming transmission losses @ 7 cumecs/million m2 of wetted perimeter.(As per Table – II
of the Manual on irrigation and power channels –March 1984 (Prepared by CWC) of unlined
canals, for gravelly sandy soils)
Wetted perimeter of the canal = bed width + 2 x side slopes = 25.86m

(Bedwidth of canal = 20.20 m
Full Supply Depth of canal = 2.00m
Side slopes 1:1)
Transmission loss upto LS 21700m of main canal = 7x 25.86 x 21700
= 3.928 cumecs
Discharge available in main canal @ LS 21700m = 56.63 - 3.928
= 52.702 cumecs
Feeder canal to Arm no. 1L offtaking @ LS 21700m of main canal

No. of WRD tanks fed through the arm = 1 no.
No. of ponds fed through the arm = 6 nos.
Capacity of WRD tanks to be fed = 0.425 m. m3 (15 m.cft)
Capacity of ponds to be fed = 0.017 m.m3 (0.60 m.cft)
Total capacity = 0.442 m.m3 (15.60 m.cft)
For 12 flow days,

Discharge required in the arm = 0.442 * 1000000 = 0.426 cumecs
12 x 24 x 60 x 60
Assuming 30% losses for storage in tanks and ponds,
Discharge required in the arm = (0.426 x 30%) + 0.426 = 0.554 cumecs
Assuming 30% losses for conveyance along the feeder canal,

Total discharge required by the arm = (0.554 x 30%) + 0.554 = 0.720 cumecs
7.4.10 Canal operation and criteria for fixing the level of outlets / offtaking
channels
The crest level of the weir is fixed as +426.720m MSL which is the FRL of
Pillur Dam. The full supply depth of the main canal is fixed as 2.00 m with a driving head of
0.50m. Hence, sill level of the off take sluice is fixed 2.50 m below the FRL, at +424.220m
MSL (i.e.) 426.720 - 2.50 = 424.220 m MSL
The levels of each outlet are fixed based on the MSL of the crest of
first structure in the arm, so as to feed the lower down tanks and ponds.
7.4.11 (For lift schemes only) Storage of water just before pumping
Not applicable
7.5 Canal structures / Gates etc. (cross drainage works/regulators etc.)

List of canal structures with salient features, location, type, capacities, etc.,
Hydraulic structures involved in this scheme are namely a diversion weir,
leading channel, canal, falls, sluices, single lane bridges, double lane bridges, super passage,
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aqueducts, tunnel, cut & cover, box culverts, canal syphon, flood escapes, head regulators
and syphon aqueduct.
Cut & cover

a) Salient features, location, type, capacity:
Cut and cover structure is proposed in reaches where the canal runs in
cutting more than 10m depth. The structure has been classified for the ease of estimation,
based on the height of overburden and canal discharge. 21 typical estimates are arrived from
typical hydraulic design obtained for 56.63cumecs (2000cusecs) from the Chief Engineer,
PWD/WRO, Design research and construction support, Chennai vide letter no.
148CE/SE(D)/AEE VI/F-704/2011, dt. 11.06.2012
Salient features of cut & cover (for Q =56.63 cumecs, height of earthfill – 10m)
Barrel
Discharge – 56.63 cumecs
Bed slope – 1 in 1000
FSD – 2.10m
Freeboard – 1.50m
No. of vents – 4 nos.
Vent size – 4m x 3.6m
Clear waterway – 16m
Location of cut & cover:
Sl. Description Length Canal Bed lvl. FSL of Average

No. in m discharge Of canal @ height of
in canal @ entry overburd
cumecs entry en in m
Main canal
1 LS 3650m to 4800m 150 56.63 419.750 421.750 10
200 56.63 15
500 56.63 20
300 56.63 25
2 LS 7100m to 7950m 100 56.63 417.175 419.175 5
200 56.63 10
250 56.63 15
100 56.63 20
200 56.63 25
3 LS 19550m to 21100m 300 56.63 406.935 408.935 10
450 56.63 15
300 56.63 20
500 56.63 25
4 LS 24800m to 25150m 50 50.12 406.545 408.545 5
400 50.12 10
2000 50.12 15
1350 50.12 20
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300 50.12 25
Perundurai branch canal
5 LS 7370m 29 41.91 382.590 384.590 6
6 LS 11275m 37 41.91 378.188 380.188 8
7 LS 11790m 37 41.91 377.855 379.855 8
8 LS 21310m 30 27.44 369.270 371.270 10
9 LS 21485m 30 27.44 369.185 371.185 10
10 LS 28040m 30 22.51 353.947 355.947 10
11 LS 28990m 30 22.51 353.397 355.397 10
12 LS 29690m 30 22.51 352.972 354.972 10
13 LS 31240m 30 22.51 352.047 354.047 10
14 LS 31540m 30 19.6 351.822 353.822 5
15 LS 31840m 30 19.6 351.597 353.597 5
16 LS 32580m 30 19.6 351.152 353.152 5
17 LS 33340m 30 19.6 350.772 352.772 5
18 LS 33735m 30 19.6 350.499 352.499 5
19 LS 33810m 30 19.6 350.462 352.462 5
20 LS 33935m 30 19.6 350.324 352.324 5
21 LS 34025m 30 19.6 350.279 352.279 5
22 LS 34745m 30 19.82 349.844 351.844 5
23 LS 35150m 30 19.6 349.567 351.567 5
24 LS 35310m 30 19.6 349.412 351.412 5
25 LS 35530m 30 19.6 349.302 351.302 5
26 LS 35565m 30 19.6 349.284 351.284 5
27 LS 35690m 30 19.6 349.147 351.147 5
28 LS 36375m 30 15.21 348.729 350.729 10
29 LS 36605m 30 15.21 348.614 350.614 10
30 LS 37495m 30 15.21 348.169 350.169 10
31 LS 37865m 30 15.21 347.984 349.984 10
32 LS 37905m 30 15.21 347.964 349.964 10
33 LS 38185m 30 15.21 347.824 349.824 10
34 LS 39615m 30 15.21 346.909 348.909 10
35 LS 39935m 30 15.21 346.749 348.749 10
36 LS 40620m 30 15.21 346.332 348.332 10
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37 LS 40980m 30 15.21 346.077 348.077 10
38 LS 41460m 30 15.21 345.762 347.762 10
39 LS 42395m 30 15.21 345.144 347.144 10
40 LS 45210m 22 10.76 334.385 336.135 7
41 LS 45600m 31 10.76 334.015 335.765 7
42 LS 46915m 29 10.76 333.360 335.110 7
43 LS 47465m 33 10.76 333.010 334.760 7
44 LS 48191m 24 10.76 332.570 334.320 7
45 LS 49188m 39 10.76 330.370 332.120 7
46 LS 49610m 30 10.76 330.060 331.810 7
47 LS 50050m 31 10.76 329.690 331.440 7
48 LS 50195m 34 10.76 329.545 331.295 7
49 LS 50450m 34 10.76 329.315 331.065 7
50 LS 51590m 43 8.49 328.595 330.195 8
51 LS 52050m 29 8.49 328.265 329.865 8
52 LS 52320m 35 8.49 328.055 329.655 8
53 LS 56425m 30 8.49 321.205 322.805 8
54 LS 56700m 41 8.49 320.990 322.590 8
55 LS 56716m 43 8.49 320.905 322.505 8
56 LS 57171m 42 8.49 320.580 322.180 8
57 LS 59550m 37 3.96 319.090 320.690 8
58 LS 59890m 41 3.96 318.845 320.445 8
59 LS 60250m 40 3.96 318.590 320.190 8
60 LS 60900m 33 3.96 318.190 319.790 8
61 LS 61140m 32 3.96 317.995 319.595 8
62 LS 63741m 42 3.96 314.770 316.370 8
63 LS 63992m 39 3.96 314.570 316.170 8
64 LS 65040m 30 3.96 313.870 315.470 8
65 LS 66635m 36 3.96 312.550 314.150 8
66 LS 67018m 37 3.96 312.180 313.780 8
67 LS 67341m 32 1.98 311.920 313.120 7
68 LS 68800m 35 1.98 310.940 312.140 7
69 LS 72725m 30 1.98 304.405 305.605 7
Avinashi branch canal
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70 LS 675m 37 4.96 394.710 396.210 5
71 LS 788m 37 4.96 394.570 396.070 5
72 LS 2130m 29 4.96 393.920 395.420 5
Kanuvakkarai sub-
branch canal
73 LS 130m 29 4.96 381.560 383.060 6
a) Layout of the proposed structure – Drawing enclosed
b) Test pit/bore-hole data for deciding the nature of the foundation

Borehole test results are available for the following reaches of
cut & cover.
Cut & cover @ LS 24900m
1) Cut & cover @ LS 25700m
c) Bed level, FSL & capacity of the canal at the point of entry of the structure
Refer table above
d) Transition in canal section and head losses – Considered in the estimate
e) Stresses allowed (concrete/masonry/steel/foundation, etc.,) – Not calculated
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Sluices
a) Salient features, location, type, capacity
Being a ridge canal, the canals have their command on either sides of
the alignment vide 96 nos. of pipe sluices. The sluices discharge the required water to the
feeder canal by pipes of 900mm diameter. The sluices are of two types based on the
discharge, one for discharges ranging from 1.982cumecs to 22.653cumecs and the other for
discharges ranging from 22.653cumecs to 56.63cumecs. The location and capacity of the
sluices are detailed below:
Sluices in Main canal & Perundurai branch canal:
S.No Arm @ Arm L/R Discharge required Bed level FSL of

LS in No for individual arm of canal @ canal @
Km inclusive of Storage entry entry
losses(30%) &
conveyance losses
(30 %) in cumecs
1 21700 1 L 0.720 404.920 406.920
2 24650 2 R 1.530 406.620 408.620
3 29050 3 R 0.640 398.510 400.510
4 31000 4 R 0.360 397.435 399.435
5 33600 5 R 0.340 396.065 398.065
6 35200- 6 R 4.160 395.130 397.130
ABC
7 PBC-800 1 R 0.950 394.655 396.655
8 1600 2 R 0.210 394.255 396.255
9 1950 3 L 0.240 394.080 396.080
10 4200 4 L 1.680 390.625 392.625
11 5350 5 R 0.210 385.750 387.750
12 8850- 6 L 4.040 381.625 383.625
KBC
13 9500 7 L 0.100 381.300 383.300
14 9650 8 R 0.270 381.150 383.150
15 12100 9 R 0.960 377.625 379.625
16 14950 10 R 0.150 373.200 375.200
17 15050 11 L 1.100 373.075 375.075
18 16300 12 R 0.650 372.300 374.300
19 17000 13 L 0.190 371.800 373.800
20 18950 14 R 0.670 370.600 372.600
21 20250 15 L 0.170 369.875 371.875
22 20500 16 L 0.190 369.750 371.750
23 21250 17 L 0.390 369.375 371.375
24 21650 18 R 0.390 369.100 371.100
25 21900 19 R 3.780 368.975 370.975
26 26050 20 L 0.030 355.200 357.200
27 28500 21 L 0.380 353.717 355.717
28 30350 22 R 0.240 352.642 354.642
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S.No Arm @ Arm L/R Discharge required Bed level FSL of
LS in No for individual arm of canal @ canal @
Km inclusive of Storage entry entry
losses(30%) &
conveyance losses
(30 %) in cumecs
29 31450 23 L 1.350 351.942 353.942
30 31900 24 R 0.150 351.567 353.567
31 32350 25 L 1.010 351.342 353.342
32 35035 26 R 0.180 349.699 351.699
33 36035 27 R 2.660 348.967 350.967
34 40900 28 L 0.430 346.192 348.192
35 41400 29 R 1.250 345.867 347.867
36 42050 30 L 0.600 345.392 347.392
37 44500 31 R 1.800 336.942 338.942
38 46140 32 L 0.440 333.740 335.490
39 47615 33 L 0.090 332.865 334.615
40 48140 34 L 0.020 332.590 334.340
41 48200 35 R 0.120 332.465 334.215
42 48315 36 R 0.320 332.415 334.165
43 50000 37 L 0.140 329.715 331.465
44 50470 38 L 0.620 329.215 330.965
45 51245 39 L 0.090 328.765 330.365
46 51695 40 L 0.050 328.440 330.040
47 51695 41 L 0.180 328.440 330.040
48 51695 42 L 0.220 328.440 330.040
49 51800 43 L 0.140 328.390 329.990
50 52180 44 R 0.020 328.115 329.715
51 58040 45 L 0.020 320.040 321.640
52 58850 46 R 2.300 319.540 321.140
53 59350 47 L 1.030 319.190 320.790
54 60840 48 L 0.070 318.215 319.815
55 62300 49 L 0.120 315.665 317.265
56 63650 50 R 0.560 314.815 316.415
57 63850 51 L 0.130 314.640 316.240
58 64300 52 L 0.120 314.315 315.915
59 64750 53 R 0.070 314.015 315.615
60 65470 54 L 0.020 313.465 315.065
61 67270 55 L 0.510 311.965 313.565
62 67350 56 R 0.750 311.840 313.040
63 67580 57 R 0.090 311.715 312.915
64 69080 58 L 0.460 310.690 311.890
65 69860 59 L 0.050 307.740 308.940
66 71280 60 L 0.230 305.315 306.515
67 72750 61 L 0.020 304.315 305.515
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Sluices in Avinashi branch canal
S.No Arm @ Arm L/ Discharge required Bed level FSL of

LS in No R for individuval arm @ entry of canal @
Km inclusive of Storage canal entry
losses(30%) &
conveyance losses
(30 %) in cumecs
1 850 1 R 0.05 394.545 396.045
2 1300 2 L 0.04 394.320 395.820
3 1490 3 R 0.04 394.220 395.720
4 3170 4 L 0.03 393.200 394.700
5 3470 5 L 0.03 392.960 394.460
6 3985 6 R 1.02 392.710 394.210
7 5195 7 L 0.01 389.930 391.430
8 5553 8 L 0.04 389.710 391.210
9 7090 9 L 0.14 378.800 380.300
10 7860 10 R 0.13 378.335 379.835
11 9315 11 L 0.06 375.555 377.055
12 9315 12 R 0.12 375.555 377.055
13 9902 13 L 0.31 373.665 375.165
14 11600 14 L 0.11 372.745 374.245
15 12350 15 R 0.07 372.210 373.560
16 12985 16 L 0.25 366.880 368.230
17 14475 17 L 0.06 364.945 366.295
18 15319 18 R 0.10 362.380 363.730
19 15825 19 L 1.07 361.130 362.480
20 15825 20 R 0.03 361.130 362.480
21 16510 21 R 0.06 358.780 359.530
22 17715 22 R 0.05 358.090 358.840
23 17715 23 L 0.01 358.090 358.840
24 18843 24 L 0.05 355.375 356.125
25 19268 25 L 0.01 355.030 355.780
26 19268 26 R 0.02 355.030 355.780
27 21020 27 L 0.01 349.980 350.730
28 21650 28 L 0.25 345.375 346.125
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Sluices in Kanuvakkarai sub-branch canal
S.No Arm @ Arm L/ Discharge required Bedlevel FSL @

LS in No R for individuval arm @ canal canal entry
Km inclusive of Storage entry
losses(30%) &
conveyance losses
(30 %) in cumecs
1 400 1 L 0.28 381.350 382.850
2 550 2 L 4.08 381.275 382.775
3 4000 3 L 7.17 379.400 380.900
4 5200 4 R 121.40 364.225 365.725
a) Layout of the proposed structure – Drawing enclosed
b) Test pit/bore-hole data for deciding the nature of the foundation – Not done
c) Bed level, FSL & capacity of the canal at the point of entry of the structure
Refer table above
d) Transition in canal section and head losses – Considered in the estimate
e) Stresses allowed (concrete/masonry/steel/foundation, etc.,) – Not calculated
Tunnel
a) Salient features, location, type, capacity
Based on the recommendations furnished by the Geological Survey of India vide their
Preliminary stage Geotechnical Investigation Report No. 2 dated September, 2013 (Ref.:
EG/C/SR/TNP/2012/113), the tunnel portion and their locations are as follows.
i) LS 300m to LS 2800m - Raw tunnel 1 (Length 2500m) in Karunjami hills

ii) LS 2800m to LS 3650m - Casing Tunnel 1 (Length 850m) in Karunjami hills
iii) LS 16400 to LS 19550m - Raw Tunnel 2 (Length 3150m) in Kattanji hills
Thereby, total length of the tunnel is 6500 m.
The size of the tunnel is arrived as 2.03m x 12m to carry a discharge of 56.63 cumecs
(2000cusecs) surmounted by 6m radius semi-circular arch.
b) Layout of the proposed structure – Drawing enclosed
c) Test pit/bore-hole data for deciding the nature of the foundation

1. Tunnel I in Gopanari reserved forest @ entry
2. Tunnel I exit point at Velliangadu plain area @ LS 3300m
3. Tunnel II exit point @ LS 17665m
4. Tunnel point @ Kudalur village plain area @ LS 19550m
d) Bed level, FSL & capacity of the canal at the point of entry of the structure
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S. Description Bedlevel of FSL of Capacity
No. canal @ canal @ in cumecs
entry of entry of
tunnel in m tunnel in m
1 Tunnel 1 @ LS 300m 424.000 426.000 56.63
2 Tunnel 2 @ LS 16400m 410.810 412.810 56.63
e) Transition in canal section and head losses – Considered in the estimate
f) Stresses allowed (concrete/masonry/steel/foundation, etc.,) – Not applicable
g) Cross drainage
The factors which affect the selection of suitable type of cross drainage works are:
Relative bed levels and water levels of canal and drainage and size of the canal and drainage
(i) Criteria for maximum flood discharge and HFL of the drainage
Canal syphon
In case of canal syphon the FSL of the canal is much above the
bed level of the drainage trough/road crossing, so that the canal runs under
the syphonic action. The canal bed is lowered and a ramp is provided at
the exit so that the trouble of silting is minimized.
Super passage:
The hydraulic structure in which the drainage is passing over the
irrigation canal is known as super passage. This structure is suitable when the bed level of
drainage is above the flood surface level of the canal. The water of the canal passes
clearly below the drainage. The FSL of the canal is lower than the underside of the trough
carrying drainage water. Thus, the canal water runs under the gravity.
Aqueduct:
When the HFL of the drain is sufficiently below the bottom of the canal such
that the drainage water flows freely under gravity, an aqueduct is proposed.
Syphon aqueduct:
In case of the syphon Aqueduct, the HFL of the drain is much higher above the canal
bed, and water runs under syphonic action through the Aqueduct barrels.
(ii) Choice of structure i.e. syphon/super passage/aqueduct, etc.

The following considerations are made in selecting the suitable
type of structure:
1. When the bed level of the canal is much above the HFL of the drainage/ existing
ground level, an aqueduct is proposed.
2. When the bed level of the drain is well above FSL of canal, super passage is
provided.
3. Where the necessary headway between the canal bed level and the drainage HFL
could not be increased by shifting the crossing to the downstream of drainage,
syphon aqueduct is preferred.
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4. When canal bed level/road crossing level is much lower, but the FSL of canal is
higher than the bed level of drainage/road, a canal syphon is opted.
(iii) Percentage of fluming proposed – Provided in the drawing of individual structure
(h) Regulators – Cross regulators (spacing etc.) – basic design criteria

Head regulators are provided at LS 35200m of main canal (56.63 cumecs) with
arrangements to regulate the supplies to the branch canals namely, Avinashi branch canal
(5.097 cumecs) & Perundurai branch canal (41.909 cumecs). Design approximations have
been made for arriving at the cost estimate.
(i) Escapes, falls, road bridges, standing wave flumes – basic design criteria
Escapes:
Escape regulators are provided in the canal to release any unforeseen excessive flood
being diverted into the canal. The location of escape regulators is tabulated below, with
design flood discharge. The estimate for this component is arrived based on approximate
design assumptions.
Sl. Description Nos. Canal discharge

No. in cumecs
Main canal
1 (i) LS 5440m 1 56.63
2 (ii) LS 21200m 1 56.63
3 (i) LS 5800m 1 5.10
4 (ii) LS 7090m 1 5.10
Perundurai branch
canal
5 (i) LS 8850m 1 41.91
6 (ii) LS 15050m 1 33.13
7 (iii) LS 21250m 1 29.17
8 (iv) LS 41400m 1 15.29
9 (v) LS 58850m 1 8.49
10 (vi) LS 69090m 1 1.98
Falls:
Whenever the available natural ground slope is steeper than the designed bed slope of
the channel, the difference is adjusted by providing vertical ‗falls‘ or ‗drops‘ across the canal
bed. The estimates for drops are arrived vide design approximations. They are categorized
based on the discharge of the canal and height of drop as under:
Sl. No. Description No. of drops

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1 Discharge - 3.57 Cumecs
1m Drop 3
1.50m Drop 6
1.50m Drop 1
2m Drop 1
1m Drop 5
2m Drop 3
1m Drop 3
2m Drop 1
3m Drop 2
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Perundurai branch canal
2m Drop 4
2m Drop 1
2.75m Drop 1
3 Discharge -23.11 Cumecs
1m Drop 2
2m Drop 3
3m Drop 1
4 Discharge -15.57 Cumecs
2m Drop 3
3m Drop 1
1.50m Drop 1
1m Drop 1
3m Drop 1
1.50m Drop 2
2.50m Drop 1
Kanuvakkarai sub-branch
canal
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1m Drop 2
1.50m Drop 3
2m Drop 4
Road bridges:
For road crossings along the alignment of the canal with depth of cutting more than
5m, single lane bridges are provided for roads of 4.25m width and double lane bridges for
roads of width 7.50m. Design of road bridges were made on approximations for the purpose
of cost estimate.
Sl. No. Description Span in m Nos.
1 Main canal - LS 0m to 35200m 25 5
2 Avinashi branch canal - LS 0m to 10 7
21650m
3 Perundurai branch canal
(i) LS 0m to 20500m 20 3
16 6
(ii) LS 20500m to 45210m 14 8
(iii) LS 45210m to 72915m 8 5
5 4
4 5
Box culverts:
For road crossings with depth of cutting upto 5m, box culverts are provided as cross
masonry structure. Six types of cost estimates for approximate design have been arrived for
box culverts, for varying canal discharges as classified below.
Sl. No. Description Nos.

1 Discharge - <4.19 Cumecs 10
2 Discharge - 4.19 Cumecs to 8.24 Cumecs 12
6 Discharge -31.32 Cumecs to 41.06 Cumecs 5
Total nos. 36
(ii) Conditions assumed to check the stability of the structure – Stability check not done
7.6 Power house – intake, de-silting arrangement, power channel, tunnel,
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balancing reservoir, forebay, penstock, power house, tail race and switchyard.
Not applicable
7.7 Instrumentation
Not carried out
8. RESERVOIR:
Reservoir component does not arise.
9. IRRIGATION PLANNING:
9.1 Existing Irrigation facilities in the proposed project command area

Source in Gross Culturable Gross Quantity Kha Rabi hot Two Pere
the command command irrigated of water rif , (ha.) We seasonal nnial
project area (ha.) area (net area (ha) utilized /to (ha.) ath (ha.) (ha.)
command ha) be utilised er
(M.cum.) (ha
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Canal - - 27766.57 - - - - - -
Tanks - - 186.51 - - - - - -
Open
- - 26931.64 - - - - - -
well
Tube
- - 10671.21 - - - - - -
well
Other - - 768.24 - - - - - -
Source : Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources, Central Ground water Board, South
Eastern Coastal Region, Chennai.
(a) Tank Location(s)
List of tanks benefited and ayacut details on implementation of this project is enclosed in
this estimate.
Proposed Irrigation facilities in the proposed project command area
(b) Tanks - - 9443.14 26473736 - 9443.14 - - -
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9.2 Existing crop pattern
9.2.1 Existing area under rain fed cultivation
(a) Rainfall during Monsoon (Max. Min. & Average)
The following Standard rainfall stations have been studied Annur, Avinashi,
Mettupalayam and Sundakkampalayam Standard Rain Gauge station.
Maximum rainfall during monsoon: 501.43 mm (during the year 2005)
Minimum rainfall during monsoon : 234.05 mm (during the year 2012)
Average rainfall during monsoon : 418.24 mm (average for the period 2005 – 2015
(b) Rainfall during non-monsoon (Max., Min., and Average)

November to May - Annur, Avinashi, Mettupalayam and Sundakkampalayam
Standard Rain Gauge station
Maximum rainfall during monsoon: 590.80 mm (during the year 2015)
Minimum rainfall during monsoon : 274.80 mm (during the year 2013)
Average rainfall during monsoon : 385.405mm (average for the period 2005 - 2015)
9.2.2 Area under each crop:

The existing agricultural practice is only for the single crop cultivation. After
implementation of this project minimum success is assured by adopting improved water
management practices, seeds, manure and pesticides.
Rainfed Irrigated
Kharif Crop Area Yield Area Yield
(ha.) (T/ha.) (ha.) (T/ha.)
(i) Pulses - - 1401.35 0.99
(ii)Maize - - 1589.63 5.70
(iii)Ground nut - - 1260.37 2.56
(iv)Sun flower - - 1498.63 1.98
- - 3696.46 0.81
(v)Gingelly
9.2.3 Net increase in the irrigation facilities due to project:

By implementing this Scheme an ayacut of 23,334 acres will be benefitted by filling
31 Nos of PWD Tanks, 40 Nos of Union Tanks totally 71 Tanks and 538 Ponds in
Coimbatore, Erode and Tirupur Districts. Total increase in food production of pulses
692.26 tonnes, maize 2685.77tonnes, ground nut 586.86 tonnes, sunflower 1480.64tonnes,
sunflower 1045.97tonnes. Hence the net increase in food production for this project is
64491.5tonne
9.3 Soil Surveys:
9.3.1 Soil capabilities:
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The soil productivity of the project area is rated and grouped as average. (Source: Soil
atlas for Coimbatore , Tiruppur and Erode districts.)
9.3.2 Land irrigability:
The tank ayacut irrigability is classified as land that has severe limitations for sustained
use under irrigation topography. (Source: Soil atlas for Coimbatore , Tiruppur and Erode
districts.)
The existing soil in the command area is sandy loam having capability to irrigate the
crop like Pulses, Maize, Groundnut, Sunflower and Gingelly.
9.4 Agro-climatic Conditions:

The agro climatic condition is divided into seven zones in Tamilnadu. The Coimbatore
district lies in west coast plains and Ghats region, Tiruppur and Erode districts lies Southern
plateau and hilly region. For this project the details are taken from Sundakkampalayam watershed
in Coimbatore district.
9.4.1 Rainfall
The rainfall stations available in and around the command area are: Mettupalayam,
Annur, Sundakkampalayam and Avinashi,
9.4.2 Temperature
The mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures observed at Coimbatore,
Tiruppur and Erode districts are 31.33° C & 21.1° C in the months of May and January
respectively.
9.4.3 Relative Humidity

The maximum and minimum values of relative humidity observed at one observatory
viz. 78.75% and 52.35%.
9.4.4 Sunshine
The sunrises low shine in the and rises peak in the day time and decreases in the
evening time usually, but it varies pertaining to seasons wise spring, summer, winter, rainy
and autumn.
9.4.5 Wind Speed

The command area is influenced by winds from south – west and north – east
monsoon seasons. The maximum wind velocity is 4.55 km/hr in Jun and the minimum is 1.93
km/hr in November.
9.4.6 Evaporation
Evaporation is proportional to the sunshine The sunrises low shine in the and rises peak
in the day time and decreases in the evening time usually, but it varies pertaining to seasons
wise spring, summer, winter, rainy and autumn.
9.4.7 Cloud Cover
The sky is heavily clouded during the monsoon season. During remaining part of the
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year, clear or lightly clouded sky prevails.
Normally in Mettupalayam, Annur, Avinashi and Sundakkampalayam blocks of
Coimbatore and Tiruppur Districts, the crops grown are pulses, maize, sunflower, gingelly
and groundnut, the growing period of the crop is 150 days. The crop stage of field
preparation, germination-establishment, active growth, resistive, lag, panic stage, flag leaf
requirement, maturity and harvesting is considered and corresponding crop factors are
applied and the evapotranspiration, effective rainfall, net requirement of water are calculated
by modified penman method. The calculation have been worked out
Crop water requirement

For Pulses : 4.97 Mm 3
Maize : 0.171 Mm 3
Groundnut : 4.515 Mm 3
Sunflower : 3.738 Mm 3
Gingelly : 8.441 Mm 3
9.4.8 Climate
The climate of the area is generally hot and humid with little variation during the year.
Three seasons prevail in the area Viz, monsoon from October to December, winter from
January to February and summer from March to May. The data on rainfall, Temperature,
Relative humidity, wind speed, cloud cover, etc., are available at this observatories.
9.5 Proposed Cropping Pattern

The existing agricultural practice is only for the single crop cultivation. After
implementation of this project minimum success is assured by adopting improved water
management practices, seeds, manure and pesticides.
Rainfed Irrigated
Kharif Crop Area Yield Area Yield
(ha.) (T/ha.) (ha.) (T/ha.)
(i) Pulses - - 1401.35 0.99
(ii)Maize - - 1589.63 5.70
(iii)Ground nut - - 1260.37 2.56

(iv)Sun flower - - 1498.63 1.98
- - 3696.46 0.81
(v)Gingelly
9.6 Crop water requirements:-
In designating water use by crops, evaporation and transpiration are combined into one
term evapotranspiration (ETo) as it is difficult to separate these two losses in cropped fields.
Evapotranspiration calculated from Modified Penman Monteith method is used for crop water
requirement due to its resemblance with the actual field performance. The actual
Evapotranspiration for Pulses, Maize, Groundnut, Sunflower and Gingelly is determined by the
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analysis of the concurrent record rainfall and other climatological factors from the watershed.
The Crop water requirement is calculated by modified Penman Monteith method for
Pulses, Maize, Groundnut, Sunflower and Gingelly. Eto, crop co-effcient, crop period are
collected from Ground Water TNPWD and Agricultural Departments.
9.7 Water Planning

The proposed project is planned Irrigation,drinking water and ground water
recharge scheme.In this scheme 0.93189 TMC of water is used for single crop in a year.
9.8 Command Area Drainage

There no existing drainage system.
9.9 Water Course/field channels

No provision is made for field channel since it is recharge structure.
9.10 Water Management

During flood times, 0.93492 TMC of water is used for filling of 71 tanks
and 538 ponds through canal sluices at various locations.
9.11 Agricultural support services :

The available existing agricultural supporting services in this project areas such as
Agricultural department, Agricultural engineering department, Agricultural society,
Agricultural marketing board, Uzhaver santhai etc.,
10. COMMAND AREA:

10,1.1 Command Area Details
10.1.1.a Location
This project aims to recharge the ground water by filling the 71 no. of tanks
538 no.of ponds in Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts and 9446.44 hectares
of agricultural land indirectly benefitted.
10.1.1. b. Classification of land
In project area, most of the land is observed as cultivable land.
10.1.1.c. Gross command area, Culturable command area

Gross command area - 9446.44ha,
Culturalable command area - 9446.44ha.
10.1.2 Climate of command Area
a) Average Annual Rainfall - 730.59 m

b) Temperature (Max, min, ave) - 28.74ºC, 25.04ºC, 27.04ºC
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c)Humidity (Max, min, ave) - 72.11 %, 63.50 %, 68.16%
d)Evapo-transpiration - 4.97 mm
10.1.3 Irrigation:
Present source of irrigation in the command Area:
At present the main source of irrigation in the command area is through
wells and rainfed. Methods of Irrigating the crops through openwells , borewells
and micro level irrigation such as Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation. Existing
field channels are unlined and slope of the field channels are gentle as easy flow of
water. Soil present in the irrigable area is permeable and drainable , hence there is no
area is affected by water logging and flooding .
10.1.4 Socio economic aspect:
Population of these three districts is around 3746817 and major occupation is
agriculture. Most of the farmers are small farmers doing cultivation in their own
lands.. By implementation of the scheme, will improve the drinking water situation
prevailing the enroute of the canal by means of ground water recharge and support the
cattle rearing in the region which will improve the economic condtions of the people
living in the project area.
10.1.5 Infrastructure facility:

Railways and roads:
The nearest railway station is located at Karamadai which is 30 km from the
project area.and along the roadway is 37 km
Marketing facilities, agro-industries& Banks; Credit societies etc:

All the marketing facilities, agro-industries& banks; credit societies etc are
available at Coimbatore Tiruppur and Erode District. Marketing societies are
available at taluk headquarters which helps to farmers to procure the seeds, fertilizers
and sell their agricultural products through this society.
10.2.1 Topography and soils:

The parent material of the soil in Coimbatore district is fine sandy loam
(Noyyal Series). For a depth of 0-23cms Brown (1OYR5/3); fine sandy loam medium
moderate granular structure; loose when dry, friable when moist; pH8.3; abundant
roots; clear smooth boundary. For a depth of 23-75cm dark brown (10YR4/3); sandy
loam; medium, moderate, crumb structure; loose when dry, friable when moist; Ph
8.4; abundant roots; clear, smooth boundary. For a depth 75cms and above very dark
gray brown (10YR3/2); loam; medium, moderate, crumb structure; loose when dry,
friable when moist, slightly sticky and slightly plastic when wet; pH 8.0; plentiful
roots.
The parent material of the soil in Tiruppur district is fine colluvial soil
(sommayanur series). For a depth of 0-15cms Yellowish red (5YR5/6); sand; single
grained loose when dry and very friable when moist: pH 7.4; gradual boundary:
abundant roots. For a depth of 15-120cms Dark red(5YR3/6); sandy loam ; medium,
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moderate, granular structure; slightly hard when dry, friable to somewhat firm when
moist; pH6.3; plentiful roots. For a depth 120cm plus Lime concretions.
The parent material of the soil in Erode district is silty clay
(Kangeyampalayam series). For a depth of 0-25cms Dark gray brown (10YR4(2) dry,
very dark gray (1OYR3j1) moist; silty clay; strong, coarse subangular blocky
structure; very hard, very firm, sticky and plastic; pH 7.3; slowly permeable; abundant
roots; abrupt smooth boundary. For a depth of 25-36 dark brown(7.5YR4/4) dry; dark
brown (7.5YR4j2) moist; sandy loam; moderate, medium, sub angular blocky
structure; hard firm, non sticky, and non plastic; many, fine prominent, very dark
grayish brown(IOYR3/2) mottling; pH7.6 moderately rapid permeability; few roots;
abrupt smooth boundary, for a depth 36-155cms strong brown (7.5YR5j6) dry; dark
brown (7.5YR4j4) moist, sandy loam; strong coarse, crumb structure; hard, firm, non
sticky and non plastic; Ph 7.6; rapidly permeable; abrupt, smooth boundary. For a
depth 155-216cms dark brown (7.SYR4/4) moist, clay loam; medium fine crumb
structure; friable, slightly sticky, non plastic, Ph 7.6; rapidly permeable, diffuse
boundary. For a depth 216cms and above clay loam with conca, slightly calcareous.
(Source: Soil Atlas of Coimbatore, Tiruppur & Erode district)
10.2.2 Land slopes:

The slope of the land is gradual with gentle slope from West to East.
10.2.3 Soils:
a.)Origin
The soils of Coimbatore, Tiruppur & Erode district can be classified into i) Red soil
ii) red lateritic soil iii) brown soil and iv) alluvial soil. The soils are mostly in situ in
nature, lateritic, earthy and pale reddish in colour. They are derived from laterisation
of gneisses. The soils derived from gneisses are mostly brownish. The thickness of
soils in the mounts is almost negligible whereas in the valleys it is around 2m.
b) Texture:
The texture of the soil in Coimbatore district is fine sandy loam. ,in Tiruppur
district is fine Colluvial soil and in Erode district is silty clay.
(source: soil atlas of Coimbature, Tiruppur & Erode district)
c) Depth:
The depth of soil is classified as very deep (above 100cms) (Source: Soil
Atlas of Coimbatore, Tiruppur & Erode district)
d) Infiltration and drain ability:

The permeability is classified as moderately rapid.
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e) Salinity:
The project area is classified as non saline area. (Source: Soil Atlas of
Coimbatore, Tiruppur & Erode district)
f) Productivity status:
The productivity is classified as poor and rating is 1-8 points (Source: Soil
Atlas of Coimbatore, Tiruppur & Erode district)
10.3. Drainage :
The field surplus flows through natural terrain of the lower tank and it
gradually drains, so there is no draining problem.
10.4 Agriculture:
10.4.1 Present land use:
The land use pattern of the entire Coimbatore and Tiruppur district is
classified and tabulated as below. (Source: Government of Tamilnadu Official
Website)
Sl.no Land use Coimbatore District
1 Total geographical area (ha) 7457079 ha 100%
2 Forest 158801 ha 21.26%
3 Barren and uncultivable land 7475 ha 1.00%
4 Land put to non agricultural area 108064 ha 14.46%
5 Cultivable Waste 13464 ha 1.80%
6 Permanent pastures and grazing land 85 ha 0.01%
7 Miscellaneous trees , crops and groves 3413 ha 0.46%
8 Current fallows 89326 ha 11.96%
9 Other fallows 53552 ha 7.17%
10 Net area sown 312899 ha 41.88%
The land use pattern of the entire Erode district is classified and tabulated as
below. (Source: Government Of Tamilnadu Official Website)
Sl.no Land use Erode District
1 Total geographical area (ha) 816191 ha 100%
2 Forest 228749 ha 28.00%
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3 Barren and uncultivable land 7074 ha 0.90%
4 Land put to non agricultural area 80708 ha 9.90%
5 Cultivable Waste 556 ha 0.1%
6 Permanent pastures and grazing land 187 ha 0.01%
7 Miscellaneous trees , crops and groves 1360 ha 0.20%
8 Current fallows 90697 ha 11.10%
9 Other fallows 105878 ha 13.00%
10 Net area sown 300982 ha 36.90%
10.4.2 Cropping pattern:

The total ayacut of this project covers 9446.44 ha. After implementation of
this project, 9446.44 ha will be stabilized.
Rabi crop Total Irrigated – 9443.44 ha
Coimbatore Tiruppur Erode
Pulse 950.04 451.31 Nil
Sunflower Nil 1498.63 Nil
Gingelly Nil 1131.34 2565.12
Maize 611.00 498.40 480.23
Groundnut 692.00 394.00 174.37
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10.4.3 Agricultural practice:
The existing agricultural practice is only for the first crop cultivation and
water is being supplied by rotational water supply. After implementation of this
project maximum success is assured by adopting improved water management
practices, seeds, manure and pesticides.
10.4.4 Farmers attitude:

Farmers are willing to participate in the programme and assumed to co-operate
with department for execution of work and making it success. The water policy of the
state does not authorize to collect water cess.
10.5 Physical problems and financial problems:

There is no land problems like land slope, soil depth, salinity, water logging
etc., and there is no financial problems such as socio economic and credit facilities.
10.6 Proposed cropping pattern:

Already discussed in point no 10.4.2.
10.7 Land development:

There is no proposal for land development.
10.8 Ayacut Roads.

The Ayacut are connected with roads.
10.9 Benefits:
The total cost of the project is Rs.352300.00 lakhs and the incremental rate of
return keeping life of the project up to 100 years is 6.67%. The values of yield
received from the agricultural department are taken for calculation of B.C.Ratio.
There will be increase in labour employment during construction period, and
also after the implementation of the project agricultural labour requirement will
increase. Marketing facilities available in nearby Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Avinashi,
Annur, uthukulli, Gobichettipalayam and Perundurai towns for banking credits, etc.
11)FLOOD CONTROL :
This project is aims to divert 2TMC of water from bhavani river during flood periods
only. Except surplus weir to divert water at offtake point at Thondai village 5km upstream of
Pillur dam across Bhavani river.
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12)DRAINGE:
This project is aims to divert required quantity of 2TMC water from bhavani river
during flood periods to feed tanks and ponds. During rainy days ,excess water assessed is
diverted through escape regulator to natural drains .Hence there is no drainage component
invoved.
13)POWER:
This project aims only to improve ground water table there by improving irrigation
and water supply , hence no power component involved.
14) NAVIGATION:
No Navigation component involved in this project
15.CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME
i) Construction programme:
It is proposed to complete the project with duration of seven year including
Preliminary works, closing of accounts including the rainy season. The implementation
schedule based on quantity of items and finance.
ii) Construction Materials:

The Construction Materials like Cement, Steel, sand , Coarse Aggregate, Rough
stone ,Bond stone and gravel are obtained from the approved quarry nearby locations of the
project area.
iii) Quantities of excavation involved:

In Project area, the quantity of excavated earth is partly utilized for formation of
bund, jeep track and spoil bank. The entire quantity of excavation, rolling and compaction is
being done by machinery and no manpower is involved.
16. FOREIGN EXCHANGE ELEMENT
Foreign exchange element does not arise as the proposal is to the Government of
India.
17. ENVIRONMENT ECOLOGY AND FOREST ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT
17.1 EFFECTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY

In this Project 5.95km length of tunnel traversed in koppanari reserve forest area
near Velliangadu village of Coimbatore district.And there is no Tribal people along the
tunnel area.Hence re location of tribals is not necessary.And for the deforested area will be
substituted by afforesstation in double the time of revenue land.Apart from this forest area,
the proposed project will not bring any changes in existing eco system as the project focus
only on improving the irrigation facilities. The project will have a distinctly positive overall
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environmental impact.
17.2 FOREST ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT

In this Project, the proposed canal has to cut across the hill ridge in the Reserved
Forest (RF) area through Tunnel. It is at Karunjami hills near Velliangadu village. It falls in
Mettupalayam taluk of Coimbatore District.
For acquisition of Forest Land, double the area of compensatory revenue poramboke
land is to be substituted. The process of land identification is under progress. Revenue
Officials have to earmark the required land abutting the forest area in consideration with the
suitability of forest development. Forest officials after their detailed eco-environmental
geological study on the land, to assess the suitability for forest development, after complying
with their departmental rules, will offer their concurrence for applying the forest clearance for
changeover of mutual lands.
After mutual consent for land exchange is over, the forest clearance will be sought
from the Government of India through proper channel of process.
18. ESTIMATE
18.1 The Central Water Commission revised guidelines for Preparation of Detailed project
report of Irrigation & Multipurpose projects-part-I has been followed for preparation of the
detailed project report. This estimate has been prepared using Schedule of Rates for the
year 2015-16 and as per the general procedure adopted by the Tamil Nadu Public Works
Department, provision for 5% escalation charges for the year 2015-16 has been included
in the estimate to arrive the cost of estimate for the year 2016-17.
18.2 Classification of Units
The project works have to be grouped into the following units:
(i) Unit-I Head Works including diversion weir and leading channel
(ii) Unit-II Main canals, branches, and distribution system inclusive of all pucca works.
General Abstract of Cost
Sl.no Description of Item Cost in
Crore (Rs.)
18.2 Classification of Units:
i) Unit-I (Head works) 30.00
ii) Unit-II (Main canals, branches and distribution 3493.00
system inclusive of all pucca works)
iii) Unit-III (Hydro Electric Installations) 0.00
iv) Unit-IV (Navigation Works) 0.00
v) Unit-V (Water Supply Works) 0.00
vi) Unit-VI (Command Area Development Works) 0.00
Grand Total 3523.00
18.3. Account heads:
The details of estimate under Account heads are classified under Minor Heads as
(i) Direct Charges, (ii) Indirect charges
(i) Direct charges:
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Under this head (I) Works ,(II) Establishment , (III) Tools and Plants, (IV) Suspense, (V)
Receipts and recoveries on capital account has been involved. In this estimate the item (I)
works and Item (V) Receipts and recoveries on capital amount only involved and the details
are tabulated as below.
S.No Description of Item Amount in

Crores
18.3 Account heads
1) Minor Heads:
i) Direct Charges:
I Works 3493.99
II Establishment 0.00
III Tools and Plant 0.00
IV Suspense 0.00
V Receipts and recoveries on capital account -5.92
ii) Indirect Charges 0.00
a) Capitalized value of abatement of land revenue 0.00
b) Audit and account charges 34.94
Grand Total 3523.00
The details are classified under the Sub Head of Under I – Works are tabulated as given
below.
S. Description of Item Amount in

No. Crores
18.3 2) Detailed Sub-Heads under l-Works
A) Preliminary 0.80
B) Land
Acquisition and compensation 636.19
C) Works
Construction of Weir & Leading channel 30.00
Construction of Tunnel 650.00
Construction of Cut & Cover 701.07
Provision for Petty supervision, Contingencies and 82.61
unforeseen items of works
escalation for the year 2016-17 @ 5 % of Cost of Works 142.89
Sub Total of C) Works 1606.57
D) Regulators and measuring devices (for canals only) 1.52
E) Falls (for canals only) 26.44
F) Cross drainage works (for canals only) 797.16
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G) Bridges (for canals only) 36.48
H) Escapes (for canals only) 29.68
I) Navigation works 0.00
J) Power Plant Civil Works 0.00
K) Buildings 0.00
L) Earthwork 277.41
M) Plantation 0.00
N) Tanks and reservoirs 0.00
O) Miscellaneous 35.74
P) Maintenance 0.00
Q) Special T&P 0.00
R) Communications 0.00
S) Power Plant and Electrical Mechanical system 0.00
T) Water Supply Works 0.00
U) Distributaries minors and sub-minors 96.00
V) Water courses 0.00
W) Drainage (to be clubbed with Environment and ecology) 0.00
X) Environment and ecology 0.00
Y) Losses on stock 0.00
Sub Total of (18.3.2-I- works) 3493.99
18.2 1.(i).V Receipts and Recoveries on capital amount -5.92
18.3 1.(ii) Indirect Charges (Audit & Account charges) 34.94
Grand Total in Crore 3523.00
The total estimate cost works out to Rs.3523 Crores for the year 2016-2017.
The Abstract of the Detailed Sub-Heads under l-Works and the typical estimate
abstract for works involved in each item are enclosed
18.3.2. A. Preliminary:
Provision for Conducting bore log operations to check the feasibility of tunnel
formation including consultation charges has been given as Rs.0.80 crores as lumpsum
provision.
18.3.2.B. Lands
A total area of 956.27 Hectares of land is to be acquired for the main canal and two
branch canals namely Avinashi Branch and Perundurai branch canal inclusive of an sub
branch canal namely Kannuvakkarai sub branch canal in this project. The extent of Patta,
poromboke and Reserved forest area to be acquired for this project as given in the table
herewith.
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Sl.No. Name of Canal & Patta Land Poromboke Reserved
Length in m in Hectares land in Forest Land
Hectares in Hectares
1) Main Canal -35200m 219.08 5.87 11.33
2) Avinashi Branch 165.07 18.62 -
Canal – 21650m
3) Perundurai Branch 501.51 8.00 -
Canal – 72915m
4) Kanuvakkarai Branch 26.79 - -
Canal -5200m
Total 912.45 32.49 11.33
The approximate width of land acquisition required in each field has been arrived based
on the canal design and depth of cutting and the cross sections of canal at 100m interval.
The cost of land acquisition has been arrived based on the guide line value of land
available in the official web-site www.tnreginet.net of Dept. of Registration, Govt. of
Tamilnadu.
The details of Land acquisition fields along with the name of revenue villages, required
length and width and approved guideline values of all the main, branch canals are enclosed.
Reserved forest land details:

In this Project, about 11.33 Hectares of forest land acquisition has been involved. The
proposed canal has to cut across the two hill ridges in the Reserved Forest (RF) area through
Tunnel. One is at Karunjani hills near Velliangadu village and another one at Kattanji hills.
Both fall in Mettupalayam taluk in Coimbatore District.
Since the proposed diversion wier crest kept the same of Full reservoir level of Pillur
Dam, there is no additional submergence of forest land has been involved.
For acquisition of Forest Land, double the area of compensatory revenue poramboke land
has to be identified adjoining any of the reserved forest boundary. After mutual consent for
land exchange is over, the forest clearance will be sought from Govt. of India through proper
channel of process.
A total amount of Rs.636.19 crores has been computed for the Acquisition and
compensation. Which includes compensation of standing crops, trees and wells, solatium
charges, revenue establishment and legal charges. And provision for variation in
measurement during execution about 10% has also been included. The details of estimate
enclosed.
The Government in the G.O. (M.S.) No.66 PW (I.Spl.2) Dept. Dt.18.02.2016 has
accorded an Administrative Sanction for an amount of Rs. 3.27 crores to commence the
prerequisite works to implement the ―Athikadavu-Avinashi Scheme as an Irrigation, Ground
Water Recharge and Drinking Water Supply Scheme‖ forthwith.
State Government allotted Rs. 0.50 Crores for field survey and documentation for
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preparation of land plan schedule for land acquistion to acquire the above Patta lands. The
preparation for the Land Plan Schedule is under progress .
18.3.2.C. Works
A total amount of Rs.1606.57 Crores has been arrived for construction of head works
ie, construction of Weir & leading channel, Construction of Tunnel, Cut & Cover are include
under this. About Rs.30.00 Crores for Weir & Leading channel, Rs.650.00 Crores for Tunnel,
Rs.701.07 Crores for Cut & Cover have been arrived. The details of items involved in C-
Works are enclosed
The tunnel estimate has been arrived approximately as Rs 0.1 crore per running m
run.
For Cut & Cover about 21 different types of estimates involved based on the Canal
discharge and average height of overburden pressure and the detailed estimation and abstract
of each item in C) Works are enclosed
For Petty supervisions, contingencies and unforeseen items has been given as
Rs.82.61 Crores as lumpsum provision. Rate escalation for the year 2016-17 about 5% of
works has been included in this estimate.
18.3.2.D. Regulators and measuring devices

Two head regulators have to be operated at Avinashi branch and Perundurai branch
canals at off take places at an estimate cost of Rs.1.52 Crores. Separate estimates for the
head regulators are attached
18.3.2.E. Falls
Along the canals totally 92 Nos drops , are proposed at various places at various
height ranging from 1m to 3m wherever necessary based on the levels, Profile of
Longitudinal section of main & branch canal which is estimated to Rs.26.44 Crores.
Separate estimate for each type of drop is attached
18.3.2.F. Cross Drainage works(for canals only)

An estimate for Rs. 797.16 Crores has been contemplated for all Cross drainage
works such as Super passage, Aqueduct, Canal syphon and syphon aqueduct.
In this estimate 16 Nos of Aqueduct proposed for various carrying capacities to a total
length of 12500m. The cost for Aqueduct is estimated as Rs.757.50 Crores. Also in this
estimate 32 Nos of Canal syphons and 8 Nos of Syphon aqueducts are proposed at the cost of
Rs.30.19 Crores and Rs. 8.00 Crores respectively. A super passage at the cost of Rs.1.47
Crores is also incorporated in this estimate.
The cross drainage components are grouped for different criteria for example
discharge and average height of pier for the aqueduct, discharge, drain width for canalsyphon,
etc. The cost of typical estimate is arrived for each group adopting average lead cost.
Accordingly, the total cost has been arrived and enclosed.
18.3.2.G.Bridges (for canals only)

In this estimate 43 Nos of Single lane bridges, 15 Nos of Double lane bridges and 36
62
Nos of Box culverts are proposed at a cost of Rs.36.48 Crores. Typical estimates are arrived
depends on the canal discharge and incorporated in this estimate adopting the average lead
cost for construction materials involved in it. Typical estimates enclosed.
18.3.2.H.Escapes (for canals only)

In this estimate cost for 97 Nos of supply sluices and 10 Nos of Escape regulators are
proposed at the cost of Rs.29.68 Crores. Typical estimates for these hydraulic structures are
arrived for different discharge criteria. The cost adopted accordingly. Typical estimates
enclosed.
18.3.2.L.Earthwork
A total length of 134.965 Km canal has to be excavated for main and branch canals
for an estimate amount of Rs. 227.41 Crores. For which 35.2Km of Main canal,
21.65Km of Avinashi Branch canal, 72.915Km of Perundurai branch canal and 5.2Km of
Kanuvakkarai sub branch canal has to be excavated.
The quantum of Cutting and filling earth work are calculated based on the existing
ground level, proposed canal bed level, depth of cutting, canal slope adopted, canal bed width
and side slope in the different reaches. The cross section of canals at 100m interval plotted
and the earth work quantities are calculated.
The excavated earth has been classified as Top soil, Hard Gravelly Soil(HGS), Soft
Disintegrated Rock soil(SDR), Medium and dense medium rock not requiring blasting
(MR&DMR NRB), Medium and dense medium rock requiring blasting (MR&DMR RB) and
Hard rock requiring blasting (HR) as per trial pits made along the canal stretch.
The 90% of used top soil& HGS excavated will be reused for filling earth work with 2
km lead for forming bunds in Jeep track and spoil bank. The balance required earth will be
conveyed from 10 Km surroundings with 2 Km cart track lead.
Disposing of the unused excavated soil ie, Soft Disintegrated soil, Medium and
dense medium rock from canal to the places shown by the Departmental officers for the
average lead 10 km deposited on the govt. low lying poromboke lands has been proposed.
Casting and fixing of Demarcation stone at 200m interval and Kilometer stone at
every kilometer has to be provided in this estimate adopting average lead for material cost.
The Typical estimate for the stones are enclosed. Clearing of Light, Scrub and juliflora
jungle wherever necessary. Lumpsum provision for dewatering whenever necessary and
provision for Change in classification of soil, variation in quantities, Fluctuation in Rates,
etc @ 10 % of earthwork estimate will be given.
The total Quantity of earth work details are given below:
1. Earthwork in all soils except hard rock requiring blasting -6125418 cum
2. Earthwork excavation in Medium and dense medium rock requiring blasting requiring
blasting - 2041807 cum
3. Earthwork excavation in Hard Granite requiring blasting - 2041806 cum
4. Conveyance of earth suitable for forming Jeep track and spoil bank from the local source
for a lead of 10 km - 432175 cum
The detailed estimate and abstract along with earthwork Quantity calculation are
enclosed.
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18.3.2.O. Miscellaneous
Lumpsum provisions for providing Name Boards, Hydraulic particulars Boards etc,
Documentation charges, Photographic and video coverage charges, advertisement charges
and Provision for labour welfare fund at 1% at total estimate cost of works has been included
under this head for an amount of Rs.35.74 Crores details enclosed.
18.3.2.U. Distributaries minors and sub-minors

In this project about 96 nos of feeder canals to supply the 71 Tanks and 538 ponds.
Feeder canals have to be excavated and improved to carry its proposed discharge in order to
feed the tanks and ponds along its course. The improvements heed to be proposed for the
feeder canal ranging from 0.5 to 5Km.
The detailed earthwork quantity and Cross masonry works for feeder canal has to be
done. Hence Provision for Earthwork excavation and cross Masonry works in feeder canals
such as pipe culvert, drops, regulators and variation in foundation depth etc as average rate as
Rs. One crore per feeder canal of Rs.96.00 Crores will be included under this head.
Hence the estimate for sub head 18.3.2.I - works arrived as Rs.3493.99 Crores.
18.3.1.(i).V. Receipts and recoveries on capital account

The hard rock quantity expected from the canal excavation has been arrived at as
2041806 m3 which will fetch an approximate amount of Rs.5.92 Crores. The approximate
cost for the excavated hard rock adopted for this calculation being 1/3 rd rate of boulders rate
for estimate purpose only. This cost will vary and the same will be determined by the
competent authority as per the quality of material obtained from the work, as per the
departmental procedures, at the time of execution of the project. Therefore, the approximate
cost is incorporated in the estimate in the receipts and recoveries.
18.3.1.(ii).b. Audit and Account Charges

Provision for Audit & Accounts charges given @ 1 % of I. works Rs.34.94 Crores is
enclosed in this estimate. The estimate for sub head 18.3.2.I - works arrived as Rs.3493.99
Crores.
The total estimate cost works out to Rs.3523 Crores for the year 2016-2017.
19.FINANCIAL RESOURCES
The proposed main canal, perundurai branch, Avinashi branch and kanuvakkarai sub
branch canal comes in Coimbatore,Tiruppur and Erode districts respectively. In the above
Tiruppur, Avinashi, Annur,sulur and perundurai blocks in respective taluks are
drought prone areas.
Total ayacut benifited in the above three districts is 9446.963Hec.Out of these
8353.76 Hec (35.8%) comes in Drought prone area and 6064.87 Hec.(64.2%)comes in non
Drought prone area.
The total estimate cost works out to 3523 crore. Fund allocation by Central
Government and State Government in Drought prone areas and non Drought prone areas is
given below.
Total area to be irrigated = 9446.963Hec (23334 Acre)
Area under DPAP = 3382.089Hec (8353.76 Acre)
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Area under non DPAP = 6064.87Hec (14980.23Acre)
Total estimated cost = 3523 crore
DPAP area in % = [ 8553.76]/23334*100
= 35.8008%
Non DPAP area in = 64.199%
Fund to be allocated for DPAP area

Total Amount =3523 *35.8008% = 1261.262 crore
a)Amount boned by Central Government = 1261.262*75%=945.946 crore
b) Amount boned by State Government = 1261.234*25%=315.308 crore
Fund to be allocated for non DPAP area

Total Amount = 3523 *64.199%= 2261.73 crore
a)Amount boned by Central Government = 2261.766*25%=565.441 crore
b) Amount boned by State Government = 2261.766*75%=1696.32 crore
Contribution by Central Government =1511.38 crore
Contribution by State Government =2011.62 crore
20. REVENUES:
Only land revenue is collected as tax for the crop period from the land holders by
Revenue Department, TamilNadu.
21. BENEFIT - COST RATIO, FINANCIAL RETURN & INTERNAL RATE

OF RETURN
21.1 This proposal is for medium irrigation scheme and the benefit cost ratio works out
to 0.11 : 1 , the Internal Rate of Return is Rs. 320/- Lakhs and the B.C.Ratio , I.R.R
calculation sheets are enclosed.
21.2 Irrigation Projects.

21.2.1 Estimation of annual benefits.
i)Irrigation benefits
a) Net value of Agriculture production in
the area to be irrigated under pre-project
conditions. : Rs. 194957159/-
b) production in the area after
completion of the Irrigation Project : Rs. 375195966 /-
c) Net irrigation benefit = (b) — (a) : Rs. 180238807 /-
ii)Drinking/Industrial water supply
This proposal is for only indirect irrigation benefits and hence
Drinking/Industrial water supply does not arise
iii)Pisciculture :Rs.97672500/-
iv)Animal husbandry :Rs.197100000/-
v) Hydro power
No hydro power component involved.
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vi)Catchment area treatment
This proposal is for only indirect irrigation benefits and
hence catchment area treatment does not arise.
vii)Canal bank plantation/reservoir territory afforestation.

The benefits are easy to estimate and must be included in
the benefits. This proposal is for only indirect irrigation
benefits and hence benefit from canal bank plantation
does not arise.
Total Net Annual Benefit = Rs. 180238807+ 97672500+197100000
= Rs. 475011307 /-
21.2.2 Estimation of annual cost:
Annual cost shall consist of the following :
(a) Interest at the rate of 10 percent on the estimated
cost of the project including the cost of land
development : Rs. 3523000000/-
(b) Operation and maintenance cost. : Rs. 14156212/-

(c) Depreciation of the project based on the assumed life
of the project e.g. 1 percent of the total cost (excluding
land development) for 100 years life of the project &
2 percent of the total cost for 50 years life of the
project :Rs. 666594000/-
(d) Maintenance of the Head-works at I per cent of
its cost :Rs. 3000000/-
(e) For lift canal :Rs.0.00
21.2.3 Benefit Cost Ratio Calculation:

Benefit Cost Ratio = 475011307 = 0.11 : 1
4206750212
Proforma for B.C. ratio calculation of an irrigation project is attached.
21.2.4 Estimation of Internal Rate of Return:

a) Internal Rate of Return (IRR) at 10% = 481
Internal Rate of Return (IRR) at 20% = 962
b) The 1RR is the rate of discount at which the net present value (NPV) of a project
becomes zero. The equation of Internal Rate of Return is
n
∫ C Ft = 100x (6.67/100x3523) = 23487 crore
t= o (1 ±r) t
CFt = Cash flow at the end of the t th Year

r — Internal Rate of Return=10%
n = Life of the project =100 year
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Proforma for Internal Rate of Return.
21.2.5 Estimation of financial return:

This is a medium irrigation project which can be executed within 7 years and
hence financial return is 23487 crore in 100 years .
21.3 Multipurpose Projects:

This project is Utilized for irrigation by recharge, drinking water, Fisciculture
and Animal husbandry, etc.,
21.3.1 Allocation of cost:

This is a medium irrigation project which can be executed within 7 years and
hence allocation of cost is as per financial programme chart .
21.3.2 The B.C. ratio, financial return statements and Internal Rate of Return for the
Irrigation component of the Project:
The total cost of the project is Rs. 3523 crore, the B.C Ratio is 0.11:1, the internal rate
of return is Rs. 320 Lakhs and 6.67 %. The values of yield received from the agricultural
department are taken for calculation of B.C.Ratio. The yield of pulses, sunflower, gingelly ,
maize and groundnut production are increased by 692.27 tonnes, 1480.65 tonnes, 1045.97
tonnes, 2685.79 tonnes and 291.40 tonnes respectively and value of rupees 2432 lakhs.
There will be increase in labour employment during construction period, and also
after the implementation of the project agricultural labour requirement will increase.
Marketing facilities available in nearby Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode Districts for banking
credits, etc.
The B.C. ratio and Internal Rate of Return for the Irrigation component of the project
shall be prepared as per sub-para 21.2 above has been prepared and attached.
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21.3.3 Financial Return for Power component of Multipurpose Project:
This is a medium irrigation project which can be executed within 7 years. Since
this is a new project Financial Return for Power component of Multipurpose Project does
not arise.
21.3.4 B.C. ratio of flood control component of the Project:

The B.C. ratio of flood control component of the Project has been prepared.
22. FUTURE UTILIZATION OF FACILITIES CREATED (BUILDINGS)

The executed structure shall be used by the beneficiary for better agriculture
Production and irrigation management. The facilities may be handed over to the ―Water
Users Association‖ for maintenance and management.
23. APPORTIONMENT OF COST AMONG VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF

MULTIPURPOSE RIVER VALLEY PROJECTS
By filling the tanks and ponds, will improve the drinking water and indirect irrigation
by means of ground water recharge. In addition to that there are some revenues will available
from aquaculture, animal husbandry etc., for which there is no separate cost components are
involved in this project.
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GOVERNMENT OF TAMILNADU

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

NAME OF WORK : ATHIKADAVU – AVINASHI IRRIGATION,

PROJECT PLANNING AND DESIGNS DIVISION, ERODE

PLAN FORMULATION CIRCLE, SALEM

2 Type of Project (Irrigation or

3.2 River / Tributary Bhavani River

5 Estimated life of the project (years) 100 years

By recharging the tanks and ponds in

Rabi (October -February)

11.6.2 Committed Utilisation

13 Sumergence Not applicable

1.1 Aim(s) of the project:

1.3 Access by air/rail/road/ferry/ sea/ port / and other communication facilities

1.5 General description of topography, physiography and geology of the area

Taluks Benefitted Population

Annur block 108673 28616 45

Sulur 243687 37940 169

Karamadai 260172 44149 8712

Sarkar Samakulam 1816504 23466 154

Periyanaikanpalayam 347062 39424 4220

Avinashi 143604 35030 135

Tiruppur 90774 15516 197

Uthukuli 84797 18987 128

Perundurai 82255 13913 85

Chennimalai 89970 15919 20

Gobi 96187 18725 9

Bhavani sagar 77313 18563 144

1.8 Land use and socio-economic aspects:

1.9 History (Earlier proposal)

1.10 Choice of project:

1.11 Stages of development of the project

1.12 Fitment of the scheme in overall development of the scheme

1.13 Intimation of the other development authorities regarding this scheme

1.14 Public announcement and Public hearing

1.15 Inter-state/International aspect(s):

1.18 Provision for domestic and industrial power supply:

2.2)Topography of the basin,reservoir and command area :

4. SURVEYS & INVESTIGATION

4.1 Topographical Surveys:

4.5 Soil Surveys

NOYYAL SERIES- COIMBATORE DISTRICT

Very dark grey brown

SOMMAYANUR SERIES- TIRUPPUR DISTRICT

KANGEYAMPALAYAM SERIES- ERODE DISTRICT

4.5.2.1 Red sandy clay loam soils:

4.5.2.3 Rockout crops with loamy sand soils:

4.5.2.4 Brown clay loam soils:

4.5.2.5 Recent/Old Alluvial soils:

4.6 Communication survey:

4.8. Foundation Investigation

4.9.1 Fine Aggregate

Sieve analysis of Sand:

Sieve analysis of Coarse Aggregate:

4.9.4 Cement and Steel

5.1 Yield of Bhavani Sub Basin

5.2 Salient Features Of Expert Committee Report

5.3 Frequency Analysis:

5.4 Surplus Details of BavaniSagar Dam

Year No. of days of Surplus

5.5 Surplus Details of Pillur Dam

5.6 Water requirement

Total capacity of WRD tanks 12.36 Mm3(436.28 mcft) ……… (a)