What utility capacities are required to support the intended specialized operations?

Utility capacities for specialized industrial operations depend on the nature, scale, and sensitivity of the processes involved. Whether you’re developing a site for electronics manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, or heavy industry, the baseline and scalable capacities of utilities like power, water, sewage, and telecom are essential for regulatory approval, operational efficiency, and tenant satisfaction. Below are five key utility categories and their recommended capacity ranges for industrial readiness:

1. Power Supply Capacity

• Electronics & Assembly Plants:
  
  • 1–5 MVA per 10,000–50,000 sq. ft., depending on automation levels.
    
• Pharmaceuticals / Chemicals:
  
  • 3–10 MVA per acre, including HVAC, clean rooms, and labs.
    
• Heavy Manufacturing (Steel, Auto, Cement):
  
  • 10–50 MVA+ per user, with redundant lines and captive power options.
    
• Requirements include:
  
  • 33/132/220 kV substation access
    
  • Dual-feed lines or ring main units (RMUs)
    
  • High-tension cable trenching and metering panels for multi-tenant layouts.

2. Water Supply and Storage

• Logistics & Warehousing:
  
  • 30–60 liters/sq. Meter/month for sanitation and operations.
    
• Pharma/Food Processing:
  
  • 5,000–25,000 liters/day per unit, depending on process intensity.
    
• Textiles/Chemicals:
  
  • 30,000–100,000+ liters/day per acre, with ZLD compliance.
    
• Required infrastructure:
  
  • Bulk water pipelines
    
  • Elevated Storage Reservoirs (ESRs)
    
  • On-site water treatment or recycling systems (WTPs/ROs)
    

3. Sewage and Effluent Treatment Capacity

• Standard Sewage:
  
  • 60–100 liters per person per day for worker amenities.
    
• Industrial Effluent (Process-Based):
  
  • Varies based on COD/BOD load; typical CETP capacity needed:
    
    • 100–500 KLD (kilo liters/day) for small clusters
      
    • 1–5 MLD+ (million liters/day) for industrial townships
      
• Key elements:
  
  • STPs (Sewage Treatment Plants) for domestic waste
    
  • CETPs (Common Effluent Treatment Plants) for regulated discharge
    
  • Sludge management and ZLD integration were required..

4. Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste Infrastructure

• General Industrial Zones:
  
  • 1–3 kg/sq. m/month of dry waste from packaging, operations
    
• Pharma/Chemical Zones:
  
  • Classified hazardous waste storage with PCB-approved handling
    
• Required:
  
  • Temporary and long-term segregation yards
    
  • Tie-ups with licensed hazardous waste processors
    
  • On-site incinerators for sensitive or biohazardous output

5. Telecom, Internet, and Digital Utilities

• Tech-Driven Units (Electronics, E-commerce, Smart Manufacturing):
  
  • Fiber-based internet with 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps capacity
    
  • Enterprise-grade leased lines or multi-ISP redundancy.
    
• IoT-enabled Facilities:
  
  • 5G infrastructure support or LAN-ready ducting
    
  • Centralized SCADA, BMS, and cloud platform integration
    
• Required assets:
  
  • Fiber ducting in utility corridors
    
  • Tower permits or edge data center nodes
    
  • Cybersecurity readiness for regulated tenants