Project Name: Restoration and Re-development of the Kambalakonda Eco-tourism Park, Visakhapatnam.

Object: The main objectives of this task are to create a comprehensive Vision For Master Plan
design strategy for the development of the identified facilities as well To develop a model of Eco-tourism that protects, manages and
as to re-examine other potential tourism products that may be required provides a unique experience of interacting with a natural tropical
to be developed as part of the Eco Park Redevelopment and coastal ecosystem.
Restoration strategy.
The site planning and selection of locations for development of Guiding Principles for Proposed Master Plan:
proposed facilities and infrastructure will be guided by
(i) Reuse of existing facility and infrastructure footprints, • Restore the ecology of the Eco-Park
(ii) Creating new facilities and infrastructure with minimal • Enhance the opportunity for Eco-Tourism Experience
environmental and ecological disturbance,
• Align the restoration and development activities with Kambalakonda
(iii)Avoiding any Eco sensitive areas. Further, the selection of
unique ecological setting as part of the wildlife sanctuary
construction materials will need to consider
(iv)Resilience to storm events and weathering • Explore complementarity with other parks and facilities to avoid
(v) Creating an aesthetic that is harmonious with ecological setting, redundancy
(vi)Have relatively easy constructability causing least pre-construction/
construction/ post-construction impacts.
Site assessment to understand existing available resources will be the
first critical activity for development of the site plan and formulation
of design approach. This will include a comprehensive facility analysis
in the 37.5-hectare area of development of the eco-park, and a physical
review of the trail system through the entire Eco Park
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PREM CHAUDHERY AND ASSOCIATES Project Manager, PIU(Forest), ARDRP
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
TARGET EURO
 Project Name: Restoration and Re-development of the Kambalakonda Eco-tourism Park, Visakhapatnam.
Master Plan

A ( Entrance Facilities) B (Family Activity ) C (Education and Adventure Zone)

P1- Parking A (6 bus, 54 Cars, 185 2-wheelers) P6-Picnic/ public area P-11 Yoga and meditation rooms
P2- Guard room & Main Gate P7- Children play P-12 Boating jetty
P4- Ticket counter and information Centre P8-Renovated cafeteria P-15 Renovated bridge
P5- Composting Pit P-9 Renovated amphitheater P-17 Interpretation center
34- service storage room P-10 Forest department meeting rooms P-18 Adventure activity area (existing)
35- Driver’s rest room 30- Watch tower P-21 Jogging track
33- Power station 32- Proposed toilet and drinking water P-22 Renovation of walkway
32- Proposed toilet and drinking water P-20 Interpretive family trail P-24 Experiential landscape (Multi-theme gardens)
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P-19 Interpretive family & bicycle trail P-31 Rest shelter P-31 Rest shelter
PREM CHAUDHERY Project Manager, PIU(Forest), ARDRP
P-23 Parking BAND ASSOCIATES
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ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
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 Project Name: Restoration and Re-development of the Kambalakonda Eco-tourism Park, Visakhapatnam.
Design Vision

The design of Kambalakonda Eco-tourism park encompasses on developing a sensitive approach in planning to
conserve, preserve, protect and enhance the macro environment.

Therefore, the vision of the project is to establish a design vocabulary that respects the local and natural eco system.
The vocabulary that integrates the entire design and planning concentrates on three aspects

1. Climate responsive Design 2. Local construction and material

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PREM CHAUDHERY AND ASSOCIATES Project Manager, PIU(Forest), ARDRP
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
TARGET EURO
 Project Name: Restoration and Re-development of the Kambalakonda Eco-tourism Park, Visakhapatnam.
Design Vision- Climate responsive Design
Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism park is situated in a cyclone prone area, therefore certain design considerations for the project are -
• 1. Choose the location carefully to avoid the full force of the wind or flood
• 2. Use building layout with a simple regular shape, to avoid concentration of pressure.
• 3. Build the roof at an angle of 30° to 45° to prevent it being lifted off by the wind.
• 4. Avoid wide roof overhangs; separate the veranda structure from the house.
• 5. Make sure the foundations, walls, and roof structure are all firmly fixed together.
• 6. Reinforce the bracing in the structure; strengthen walls and joints/ junctions to increase stiffness.
• 7. Make sure the roof covering is firmly attached to the roof structure to prevent it from lifting.
• 8. If doors & shutters cannot be shut, make sure there are opposing openings to reduce pressure build up.
• 9. Use doors and shutters that can be closed
• 10. Plant trees around the house as wind breaks and reduce flow of water, but not too close.

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PREM CHAUDHERY AND ASSOCIATES Project Manager, PIU(Forest), ARDRP
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Andhra Pradesh Forest Department
TARGET EURO