Kochi’s water transport project to cost Rs.15.28 bn

The Kerala Government has approved the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System project at an estimated cost of Rs.15.28 bn. This is touted as one of the largest brownfield projects undertaken by any state government to restore inland canals for water transport, tourism and recreation. Kochi Metro Rail has been entrusted with the responsibility to execute the project. It is proposed to develop a network of 34.75 km in the six canals - Edappally Canal, Chilavanoor Canal, Thevara - Perandoor Canal, Thevara Canal, Market Canal and Konthuruthy Canal. The project aims to restore passenger transport through these canals by widening them to 16.5 m with an air draft clearance of 4 m, as per international standards.

Contact: Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL).

Tel: 0484-284 6700.

E-mail: contact@kmrl.co.in

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