COIMBATORE: A workers’ hostel with essential facilities has been constructed at the Kurichi SIDCO industrial estate in Coimbatore and is now ready for allotment to industrial units for accommodating their workers.Built at a cost of Rs 23.05 crore on 1.49 acres of land, the hostel can accommodate around 528 workers in 111 rooms. The rooms are designed to house individual workers as well as those staying with their families. The Small Industries Development Corporation (SIDCO) has fixed the accommodation charges.R Shanmugavadivel, branch manager, SIDCO, Coimbatore, said rooms meant for workers staying with their families come in two sizes –430 square feet and 394 square feet. The 430 sq ft rooms can accommodate six people and are available at a monthly rent of Rs 12,000 while the 394 sq ft rooms are suitable for four occupants and are offered at Rs 8,000 per month.“Water charges and maintenance fees are additional for both categories. These family accommodations include shared facilities such as a common room, kitchen, toilet and bathroom. General amenities provided include a lift, a playground and a designated laundry area,” he said.For individual workers, rooms with an area of 480 square feet are available. Each room can accommodate up to eight persons and is priced at Rs12,000 per month, excluding water and maintenance charges. These rooms are equipped with a cooking platform and access to shared toilet and bathroom facilities.“We don’t directly allot the rooms to workers. We will allot the rooms to industries on a first-come, first-served basis. They will pay the charges to us. Interested industries may contact 94450 06572 for room allotments and further information,” said Shanmugavadivel.
