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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Integrated water transport terminal to come up at Targhar near Navi Mumbai airport
In a bid to promote water transport between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, apart from improving the connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the state government has prepared plans to set up an Integrated Inland Water Transport Terminal at Targhar village, which is at a distance of 1.2 kilometres from the upcoming airport at the southern bank of Panvel creek. The terminal will not only facilitate movement of passengers, visitors and employees, but also cargo between south Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Earlier this week, City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) made a presentation of the possible project site to Maharashtra's ports department. As per the presentation, the access to nearly 5 to 7 acres of the site will be made through a proposed coastal road and it will cross Amra Marg (a road near the airport) through an underpass and will reach via service road of Amra Marg. The project would require CRZ clearance. The said coastal road is 7-km long (5.8 kilometres for the main alignment and 1.2 km for the airport link) and construction work is likely to be completed by September 2026. As per the presentation, the distance via waterways to other inland water terminals in proximity to the proposed site is less than other modes of transport. The distance to Gateway of India and new ferry wharf via road is nearly 41 km and 37 km respectively while that via waterway is 24 km and 20 km. The Sassoon Docks and Yogayatan Port via road is 43 km and 24 km which via waterway is 26 km and 10 km, respectively. The proposed terminal also aims to connect Mandwa, Karanja and Rewas terminals which are at 81km, 35 km and 79 km via road. Using waterways, the distance will be reduced to 32 km, 30km and 32 km, respectively. With speed via waterways is 30-40 km per hour, the south Mumbai can be reached from the terminal within 30-40 minutes. The estimated traffic forecast for the terminal is 1,270 passengers per day initially which is estimated to grow at 14,300 per day in 30-35 years. 'Based on traffic forecast, there is demand for development of IWT at Targhar in Navi Mumbai with development of international airport and integration between various modes of transport,' said the official. The proposed terminal will have 230 metres of water frontage with a capacity of 40 to 80 passenger boats. The Terminal Jetty Apron will have a 30 ft X 750 ft asphalt circulation area (225 square metres) with a large movable gangway for boarding ferries and vessels. A multi-use recreational area (14,000 square metres) will have seating arrangements for locals and visitors. The Integrated Water Terminal Building (3,000 sq metres) is designed to accommodate peak traffic of 1,800 passengers per hour. The Ground Transportation Area (11,500 sq metres) includes a parking area for cars, taxis, buses and other vehicle circulation, pickup and drop-off facilities. It also has provision for movement of emergency vehicles and fuel ferries. The proposed site was being used as a fabrication yard for storing construction material, which will need upgrading before becoming operational. The other terminals and shipyards near the site include Seawoods IWT terminal, rock and reef shipyard and Belapur creek wharf. 'It was a very primary presentation where the idea to promote water transport was discussed. We will get more inputs on this, discussions will be held, and further development of the project will take place,' said an official from the CIDCO. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) will oversee the construction of the terminal. Ports minister Nitesh Rane, after the meeting on Monday, had said he has directed the officials to prepare a formal proposal and initiate work on acquiring necessary permissions.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hill International Appointed as PMO Leader for Athens International Airport's Airport Expansion Program
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. and ATHENS, Greece, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International, Inc., delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today that it has been selected by Athens International Airport S.P. (AIA) to lead the project management office (PMO) consortium, including AECOM and SALFO & Associates as partners, for the airport's ongoing Airport Expansion Program (AEP). One of the fastest growing airports in Europe, AIA's multi-billion-dollar AEP will increase its capacity. AEP's first phase, which is currently under implementation, has a planned capital expenditure greater than $1.28 billion and will increase AIA's capacity from 26 million annual passengers (MAP) to 40 MAP. It comprises new construction, renovations, and extensions in the Main Terminal Building (MTB) and Satellite Terminal Building (STB), and the respective apron areas. This includes works within landside and airside facilities in both intra- and extra-Schengen areas. The first phase of the AEP also includes a new apron on the North-West side of the airport with 32 Code C stands, two services bridges, and a Ramp Service Station (RSS), as well as a Multi-Story Car Park (MSP) that will accommodate more than 3,300 vehicles. The PMO scope includes program and project management, technical planning advisory services, design reviews, procurement management, cost management, construction management and supervision, logistics planning and management and related services. 'The expansion of Athens International Airport is a critical infrastructure project that will bolster Greece's tourism sector and the overall economy,' says Hill Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe Manolis Sigalas. 'Supported by our exceptional global Aviation practice, our PMO team combines international expertise in managing major airport capital programs together with distinctive operational capabilities we have in country. We share AIA's vision and objectives and will leverage this expertise to help deliver a truly transformative program that cements the airport's place as a prime transit hub, for the benefit of AIA and Greece's economy.' 'This prestigious PMO assignment highlights the strong reputation that our team has developed among infrastructure owners in Europe and Greece, as well as Hill's reputation within the global aviation market,' adds Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf S. Ghali. 'Our firm looks forward to working with AIA to achieve their program objectives.' About Hill International Hill International, with more than 4,100 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at Hill International, Inc. Elizabeth J. Zipf, LEED AP BD+CSenior Vice President (215) 309-7707elizabethzipf@ in to access your portfolio
