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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.[1] The entire project will entail an investment of about INR 100 billion with 45 billion in Phase I which includes 15 billion for the port development.[2] The Port is designed to handle 40 Mtpa.
Development
The development will involve construction of breakwaters, construction of wharves / berths, and dredging the berthing areas, harbour basin, turning circle and the approach channel.
- Port limits up to 15 km (9 mi) from the shoreline.
- Approximately 278-acre (1.13 km2) waterfront area with some 3.2 km (2 mi) coastline.
- Reclaimed area from dredged materials extending outwards from the 3.
- 2 km (1 mi) coastline. Size of area is to be determined by Consultant.
- A contiguous 2,000-acre (8.1 km2) Free Trade Zone area with a suitable area so me 3 km (2 mi) 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.[3]
References
- ↑ [1] Archived 20 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Construction Week: Tridem to Start Integrated Port and Power Project
- ↑ [2][dead link]