MEGAPROJECT: Vizhinjam Container Transshipment Terminal | Under Development

[Kannan46]

Can any one throw light on the apporcimate place where Mulloor ( said to be the main entrance to the international port) is located.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers!!!

[vjfile]

Mulloor is situated arnd 1 km away from Mukkola Junction. Its on the Mukkola-Poovar Road. The Map below shows the other road as Vizhinjam-Poovar but its actually Vizhinjam-Balaramapuram Road.

[vjfile]

Mulloor is the lower yellow pin marked point.

[Jade-in]

Originally Posted by ajithv

• In the 1st Phase, an intermediate port having 3 km breakwater and a 650m berth is recommended by the consultant - IFC.
• An expenditure of Rs.2500 crores is estimated in the 1st Phase as per "Royal Haskonings"-the technical consultant.
• Govt. has to invest more in this project either by forming an authority or by PPP.
• If these two are not possible only,need to go for global tendering;else the VISL should be allowed to raise the funds.
• After the expected traffic is acheived 2nd Phase should start and in the third phase the length of berth should be expanded to 1.5km.
• Port area should be declared as SEZ.
• If global tendering is required,the IFC is ready to do so by January 2011.
• EIA report also submitted.

Source : Mathrubhumi

Is it an error mentioning about 2044, is it logical to have so long interval between phases.

Also, if this is to be executed with government investment, then a change in ruling party can $(rew the development by blocking or reducing the fund allocation.

[Kannan46]

Mulloor is situated arnd 1 km away from Mukkola Junction. Its on the Mukkola-Poovar Road. The Map below shows the other road as Vizhinjam-Poovar but its actually Vizhinjam-Balaramapuram Road.
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Thanks Vjfile for enlightening me on this . I got more than what I wanted. I know Mukkola well. I hope it is the same place here the city bus used to ply with the board "Mullola Juntion".

Cheers!!!_________________

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by Jade-in

Is it an error mentioning about 2044, is it logical to have so long interval between phases.

Also, if this is to be executed with government investment, then a change in ruling party can $(rew the development by blocking or reducing the fund allocation.

I am pretty sure it is an error on the reporter's part. It could be that the term of this entire master plan is a significant period of time, not just the first phase.

It will be a combination of public and private investment. Once the Cabinet approves a project and its funding, a change of Government cannot affect it because the mechanism of Government itself is continuous. Moreover no party would dare to fiddle around with the biggest project in Kerala's history once it gets going.

[vjfile]

Originally Posted by Kannan46

Thanks Vjfile for enlightening me on this . I got more than what I wanted. I know Mukkola well. I hope it is the same place here the city bus used to ply with the board "Mullola Juntion".

Cheers!!!_________________

No mention, bro

[Jade-in]

Originally Posted by Ajaypp

I am pretty sure it is an error on the reporter's part. It could be that the term of this entire master plan is a significant period of time, not just the first phase.

It will be a combination of public and private investment. Once the Cabinet approves a project and its funding, a change of Government cannot affect it because the mechanism of Government itself is continuous. Moreover no party would dare to fiddle around with the biggest project in Kerala's history once it gets going.

Thanks ajay.

Can any forumers get a clearer picture on the proposal by IFC.

[Ajaypp]

Originally Posted by Jade-in

Thanks ajay.

Can any forumers get a clearer picture on the proposal by IFC.

You are welcome!

I think that TDF is working closely with VISL and should be getting some more details about the plan shortly. I do hope VISL makes the details public, as they should be, or else we will have to use the RTI route.

We can't depend on our "enlightened" local media for the facts, anyhow!

[ajithv]

• Coastal Railway Line will become reality in TVM as part of Vizhinjam Port
• VISL-Railways Official Meeting at Kovalam on 6th October 2010.
• The railway line will pass through Karimpallikkara Ela,Puthiya Palam,Venganoor,Pallichal,Mudavoorpara and to join with Balaramapuram Railway Station from the wharf near Mulloor.
• Parallel Lines will be constructed between Balaramapuram & Neyyattinkara Railway Stations.
• A tunnel will be constructed near Pallichal across the NH so that the traffic along the NH is not affected.
• Freight Station will be constructed by VSIL at Neyyattinkara.
• Modern facilities will be provided for Container movement,Stuffing,De-stuffing etc.

Source : Metrovartha

[ajithv]

• High Level meeting today to assess the progress of the work.
• Works are in progress for the 220KV Sub-station at Kattakada.

Source : Manoramaonline

[Kannan46]

120 acres for Vizhinjam project
Source: http://www.centralchronicle.com/view...rticleID=48945

Kerala Government Secretary of Ports Sanjeev Kaushik today said about 120 acres had been acquired for the Vizhinjam Harbour project as land acquisition for the venture had gathered momentum.
Inaugurating the second edition of 'Infracon 2010', being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industries, Kerala and the CREDAI, Mr Kaushik said the project had to face several 'hurdles' to reach this stage as there was an uproar when the land acquisition for the project was first mooted years ago.
A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) or industrial zone in the area has also been mooted, he added.
'' We do not have that much land. Land is a very major need of the hour for infrastructure development and we need to create ways and means for land banks,'' he noted.
Touching on the benefits of the project, Mr Kaushik said the project would have a draft of 18 to 22 metres and would not require dredging. '' We need to leverage this. It is next to shipping line, but is mired in controversy.'' he rued.
On the Coastal Highway Project which will run through the state, he said it would support the transport system and also was important from defence angle, especially after the Mumbai attack.
The cost of the project was estimated to be around Rs 5,000 crore, he said.
Infracon is a national level conference on infrastructure to address diverse issue relating to infrastructure development.

Cheers!!!

[ajithv]

• The final report for the rail connectivity of 10kms will be submitted for final approval from Railway Board.
• This was decided during the meeting with railway officials by the VISL yesterday.

Source : Metrovaartha

[shelly]

Originally Posted by vjfile

Mulloor is the lower yellow pin marked point.

A small correction .The marking as vizhinjam- poovar road is actually vizhinjam -balaramapuram road .vzm poovar road is one parallel to costal area

[ajithv]

Correct.

[ajithv]

• Vizhinjam Port should be executed by the Govt.;says majority during the board meeting of VISL.
• The main voices were from the ministers Thomas Issac & Surendran Pillai.
• Decesion on this will be taken by the Cabinet Meeting on 13th as the main agenda is Vizhinjam Project.

Source : Metrovaartha

[Rajesh SM]

Deshabhimani reported the same.

[Tri Man]

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[Rajesh SM]

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[ajithv]

• VISL seeks permission from the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
• National Environment Clearance Appellate Authority will study this in detail.
• VISL's TOR will consider in the next meeting of MoE&F.
• IFC & Royal Haskoning's will carry out the Detailed EIA.
• VISL already already received clearance from the Navy.
• Navy's representative will also be included in the SPV constituting for the Project.
• Govt.already agreed to provide facilities to anchor Navy's and Coast Gaurd's Ships.

Source : Metrovaartha