📋 Tender Overview
Scope : To Develop Arthunkal Fishing Harbour Project in Kerala
The Harbour Engineering Department (HED) of Kerala will soon commence work on the Arthunkal fishing harbour project in the coming weeks as the Centre approved its development in February, 2023.
The estimated cost of the project is around Rs 150.73 crore. It will be funded by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and is eligible for interest subvention under the FIDF. The work on the project is expected to be completed within three years.
In the initial phase, the construction of land-based structures will comprise a toilet block, ice plant, locker room and others, and is expected to start by June end. Further, major work on projects such as the construction of breakwaters, a wharf, and an auction hall will begin after the monsoon season.
Of the 1,250-mtrs-long breakwater on the south, construction work of 510 mtrs has been completed. Similarly, of all 450 mtrs proposed length, 260 mtrs breakwater has been achieved.
Once completed, the harbour will benefit fisherfolks from Arthunkal, Ottamassery, Chennaveli and Thaickal.
