After being chosen for the first public Wi-Fi spots in the city, Hi-Tec City is all set to turn ‘wireless’ in the real sense. The numerous overhead electric wires and cables that are spotted in the IT corridor of Cyberabad will go missing in the coming few months. In its latest initiative, the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) will start works for underground cabling in Madhapur and Gachibowli as part of a pilot project.
The two stretches selected for the project, measuring a total of 2.5 km, are Raheja Mind Space to Inorbit Mall and Raheja Mind Space to Biodiversity Park. Costing about Rs.15 crore, the project is expected to be completed in the next eight months.
“This project will give a facelift to the area as the sight of the overhead wires is spoiling the ambience,” said E. Venkat Narsimha Reddy, vice-chairman and Managing Director, TSIIC.
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The tender process is under way and multiple government departments will be involved in the initiative.
“Based on the result of the pilot project, similar work will be undertaken throughout the IT zone in the Cyberabad region. All the upcoming industrial parks will have a similar design with no overhead cables or wires,” he said.
The ducting will come up along the far end of either side of the road.
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For this purpose, the earth would be dug up 2 ft in depth and 1.5 ft in width.
Cabling track
The electricity wires as well as communication cables would pass through the ducts and a pre-cast slab will be placed above the ducts. At various designated points, provision will be made to open the slab for repair or extension works. The underground cabling track could be used for pedestrian or cycling purpose, Mr. Reddy added.