As the launch date of the work of Vizhinjam Sea Port project nears, procurement of construction material for the project is becoming a tough challenge.<\/p>\n
The quarries in the district has expressed their inability to meet the massive requirement of granite for the project. According to quarry owners, the current production can never match that requirement\u00a0 particularly for a single customer.<\/p>\n
The project requires at least 700 loads per day with each one tipper lorry load equals 10 to 12 tonnes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Adani Group is considering importing granite from outside the state. The project requires at least 700 loads per day with each one tipper lorry load equals 10 to 12 tonnes.<\/p>\n
The construction of the breakwater is the real challenge in the implementation of the project. In order to protect the harbor basin from the waves, the breakwater should have a minimum length of 3.1km and should have a height of 4.7m in height to withstand\u00a0\u2018minimum significant wave\u2019.<\/p>\n
Minister K Babu said that the problems in the state\u2019s quarry sector will not hit the project.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Minister K Babu said that the problems in the state\u2019s quarry sector will not hit the project. The cabinet has decided to exempt environmental clearance for quarries operating in an area of up to one hectare. The decision was taken in view of the allegations that developmental activities are getting affected.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, \u00a0Adani Ports is exploring the possibility of using water routes to bring in construction material.\u00a0 Already equipments needed for soil testing have been arrived at Vizhinjam area via ships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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