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The '''Thirukkuvalai Port''' is a deep-water multi-modal port being developed as a part of an integrated port and power project in [[Nagapattinam]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is being developed by Tridem Port & Power Company Pvt. Ltd.<ref>[http://www.tn.gov.in/policynotes/pdf/industries.pdf] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080920174409/http://www.tn.gov.in/policynotes/pdf/industries.pdf |date=20 September 2008 }}</ref> The entire project will entail an investment of about INR 100&nbsp;billion with 45&nbsp;billion in Phase I which includes 15&nbsp;billion for the port development.<ref>[http://www.constructionweekonline.in/article-5462-tridem_to_start_integrated_port_and_power_project/ Construction Week: Tridem to Start Integrated Port and Power Project]</ref> The Port is designed to handle 40 Mtpa.<br />
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==Development==<br />
The development will involve construction of [[breakwater (structure)|breakwater]]s, construction of [[wharve]]s / [[berth (moorings)|berth]]s, and dredging the berthing areas, harbour basin, turning circle and the approach channel.<br />
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* Port limits up to {{convert|15|km|0|abbr=on}} from the shoreline.<br />
* Approximately {{convert|278|acre|km2|adj=on}} waterfront area with some {{convert|3.2|km|0|abbr=on}} coastline.<br />
* Reclaimed area from dredged materials extending outwards from the 3.<br />
* {{convert|2|km|0|abbr=on}} coastline. Size of area is to be determined by Consultant.<br />
* A contiguous {{convert|2000|acre|km2|adj=on}} Free Trade Zone area with a suitable area so me {{convert|3|km|0|abbr=on}} away for storage of thermal coal directly from the berths and evacuated subsequently to the power plant and to other port users by rail or road.<ref>[http://www.elginindustries.com/sitecore/content/Engineering%20and%20Construction/Soros/Projects/Tridem%20Power%20and%20Port%20-%20Thirukkuvalai%20Port%20Development.aspx?industry={136AEC48-8C9B-4315-A4AA-B7ADDE5F39E1}]{{dead link|date=July 2013}}</ref><br />
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