First phase of Vizhinjam Port set to be completed by December

Progress on the first phase of a major port project in India has been slow due to delays in procuring stones for the construction of the breakwater. Currently, 72% of the total works expected to be completed in the first phase have been finished, with the original schedule aiming for completion by December 2019. However, the lack of stones has caused a setback in the construction process.

The minister overseeing the project reported that 73.72% of the dredging and rehabilitation work has been completed, along with varying percentages of progress on other construction aspects such as the breakwater, berth, building, container yard, installation of cranes and tugs, and roads within the port. Once completed, the port will be able to handle 100,000 containers in the first phase, with plans to increase capacity in subsequent phases.

The development of basic infrastructure facilities, including road and rail connections, is also underway, with the construction of a skill park nearing completion to provide workers for port activities. Additionally, the National Highway Authority of India has initiated the tender process for an outer ring road connecting the proposed industrial corridor between Vizhinjam and Navaikulam. The minister believes that with the completion of these projects, smooth transportation of containers to various locations will be ensured.

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