What utility capacity meets the needs of multiple large tenants?

For an industrial park or a multi-tenant development to operate efficiently, it must be equipped with utility infrastructure capable of supporting high-demand users simultaneously. Utility capacity planning must consider not only initial consumption but also scalability, redundancy, and compliance with statutory norms.

Below are the key utility categories and the capacities typically required to serve multiple large industrial tenants:

1. Power Supply Capacity

• Minimum Base Load: 5 to 10 MW for a cluster of 5–10 large-scale tenants (each using 0.5 to 2 MW).
  
• Infrastructure Requirements:
  
  • Dedicated 132/33 kV or 110/11 kV substation
    
  • HT lines with provision for expansion to 20+ MW
    
  • Backup systems like diesel generators or captive solar power
    
• Scalability Factor: Include an additional 25–30% for peak loads or future users.

2. Water Supply Capacity

• Average Daily Requirement: 100 to 500 kiloliters per day (KLD) per tenant, depending on industry type (e.g., textiles, food, electronics).
  
• Total Capacity: For 10 tenants, provision for 1,000 to 5,000 KLD is required.
  
• Water Source:
  
  • Municipal/industrial water board connection
    
  • Dedicated borewell systems with filtration
    
  • Recycled water systems for non-potable use

3. Wastewater and Effluent Treatment

• Effluent Generation: Approx. 70–80% of water usage returns as waste.
  
• Capacity Planning: Set up a Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) of at least 3,000–5,000 KLD capacity.
  
• Pollution Control Norms: Must meet local PCB discharge limits and reuse targets.

4. Telecommunication and Internet Connectivity

• Bandwidth: Minimum 100 Mbps fiber line per tenant for smart factories, warehousing, or IT-driven manufacturing.
  
• Infrastructure:
  
  • Redundant fiber optic networks
    
  • Tower/facility access for 5G and IoT integration
    
  • Network Operations Center (NOC) room in the park

5. Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure

• Drainage Load: Based on site runoff during peak rainfall (100–200 mm/hr for industrial zones).
  
• Capacity:
  
  • Drainage network to handle at least 1–2 cubic meters/second per hectare
    
  • Includes retention ponds, storm drains, and soak pits
    
• Design Criteria: Should prevent flooding with 25- to 50-year storm event provisions.