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Time of India
10-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Thanal housing project to rehabilitate residents of Vikalanga Colony receives technical approval
Thiruvananthapuram: Putting an end to months of uncertainty, construction of the housing complex for the residents of Vikalanga Colony under Thanal housing project is set to begin soon, after local self-government department (LSGD) granted technical sanction last week. The approval has brought relief to 99 families, including those with various disabilities, who languished under poor living conditions ever since construction stalled due to pending approvals. Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS), which was awarded a Rs 20 crore contract, was unable to begin work due to an outdated cost estimate based on the 2018 Delhi Schedule of Rates (DSR). Upon revision to the 2024 DSR, LSGD chief engineer cleared the project. "The technical approval from LSGD paves way for much-needed progress. With the updated estimates in place, we are poised to begin construction shortly, delivering safe, dignified housing to families who have waited far too long," corporation secretary Jahamgeer S said. The two-storey residential complex will come up on two acres at Priyadarshini Nagar, Muttathara. The development will feature 136 apartments, each measuring 550 sq ft, arranged in blocks of four units. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Amazon's Hottest Selling Hearing Aid is Back on Sale Hear True Learn More Undo The apartments are designed to rehabilitate vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, flood-affected residents, and displaced fishermen. Initially planned as a three-storey building, the design was altered to two storeys to comply with height restrictions imposed by Airport Authority of India. The new sanction also ends an 18-month delay since the tender was awarded last year. Officials confirmed that groundwork, including soil tests, was complete and actual construction could now commence without further administrative hindrances. Once initiated, the project is expected to be completed within 18 months. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Chief minister inaugurates construction of Aluva market
Kochi: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the construction of the new Aluva market on Tuesday. In his address, Vijayan stated that joint initiatives by Centre and state govts exemplify cooperative federalism. The total cost of the project is Rs 48.32 crore, where the Centre sharing Rs 28.94 crore and state providing Rs 19.29 crore. The three-storey market will span 1.82 lakh sq ft and will include 88 shops, a restaurant, supermarket, cold storage for meat and fish and a sewage treatment plant. The project is expected to be completed by Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society within 11 months. Vijayan said Aluva and nearby areas have already benefited from key infrastructure initiatives like the national highway development and the Gail pipeline project. "Under KIIFB, projects worth Rs 300 crore are underway, including Rs 10 crore allocated to build road access to the market," said Vijayan. Union minister of state for fisheries George Kurian and fisheries minister Saji Cherian were present. Benny Behanan, MP, unveiled the market's blueprint.
