To evaluate the growth potential and value of industrial land, understanding the infrastructure investments planned or underway near the site is essential. These projects often drive demand, reduce logistics costs, and improve regulatory clearances for industrial operations. Below are five key categories of infrastructure developments typically assessed during due diligence:
1. Transportation and Connectivity Upgrades
- New or widened highways, expressways, or arterial roads are improving cargo movement.
- Expansion of rail freight corridors or nearby industrial railway sidings.
- The development of bypass roads reduces heavy vehicle congestion near the site.
- Planned logistics hubs or dry ports, enhancing regional goods distribution.
- Increased frequency of public transport services supporting workforce mobility.
2. Utility and Power Infrastructure
- Installation or expansion of substations to increase electricity load capacity.
- Underground cable routing or power backup facilities for industrial use.
- Water pipeline projects from municipal or river sources for operational needs.
- New wastewater treatment or recycling plants in compliance zones.
- Smart metering or prepaid infrastructure for efficient utility billing.
3. Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure
- Extension of fiber optic networks to support industrial-grade internet access.
- Implementation of 5G towers or edge data centers for automation integration.
- Digital connectivity for surveillance, real-time monitoring, and IoT use.
- Dedicated telecom ducts within new industrial park layouts.
- Regional inclusion under digital industrial infrastructure schemes.
4. Industrial Support Facilities and SEZ Expansion
- State-promoted warehousing clusters or plug-and-play factory units.
- Extension of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) or industrial corridors.
- Construction of skill centers, testing labs, or training institutes nearby.
- Addition of support services like fire stations, police outposts, and weighbridges.
- Launch of MSME clusters or ancillary manufacturing zones.
5. Environmental and Civic Infrastructure
- Stormwater drainage networks reduce seasonal flooding risk.
- Solar power farm developments are contributing to the clean energy supply.
- Greening drives and designated buffer zones near pollution-sensitive areas.
- Installation of solid waste processing and e-waste collection systems.
Upgrades to regional civic amenities improve liveability for workforce housing.
