The work of strengthening the banks of the Vellappally–Shavakkotta canal and deepening the canal has began. Survey procedures on the seashore stretch have been accomplished and piling work will start quickly. At the Punnamada Finishing Point, load testing for development and preparatory steps for piling have already commenced.
The State authorities has designated Kerala Tourism Infrastructure Limited because the nodal company for the challenge implementation.
₹24.25 crore allotted
The beachfront growth, which envisions an ecologically delicate improve of the realm, contains the development of promenade walkways, parking heaps, seating areas, lighting, landscaping, areas for occasions, an Indian Coast Guard station, out of doors sports activities courts and waste administration amenities, amongst different facilities. A sum of ₹24.25 crore has been allotted for the challenge.
The canal-side transformation goals to revive and revitalise the historic canals of Alappuzha city, reintroducing them as vibrant public areas whereas preserving their ecological and cultural significance. Planned works embrace walkways, seating, lighting, plazas, boat docks, cafes and boat jetty growth. A sum of ₹37 crore has been put aside for the challenge.
An worldwide cruise terminal with parking, marina, expertise centre, data kiosks, water journey zone, restaurant, and bathrooms will come up at Punnamada Finishing Point at a price of ₹8.5 crore.
Soft intervention
A sum of ₹4 crore has been earmarked for ‘gentle intervention,’ together with cultural and heritage integration, neighborhood engagement, environmental sustainability, digital and sensible tourism initiatives, coaching programmes, first assist and waste administration.
The challenge is anticipated to be accomplished by February 2026.
Published – October 24, 2025 06:34 pm IST
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