Vizhinjam re-tender next year

November 27, 2009: The State Government intends to move ahead with the tender proceedings again for the Vizhinjam international container transhipment

terminal by mid-2010. The Chief Minister, Mr V. S. Achuthanandan, told newspersons after an all-party meeting here that the land acquisition for the mega project would begin immediately. The all-party meet was held to discuss the preparations being done by the State Government to get the project started. At least Rs 450 crore is expected to be earmarked for land acquisition as well as for ensuring supporting infrastructure. Only least populated areas in the vicinity would be acquired for the project, the Chief Minister said. About 120 hectares would have to be acquired for the project. The evictees would receive rehabilitation package.

Source: Business Line