04-28-2024, 02:58 AM
Following is excerpted from https://newsonprojects.com/news/adani-gm...ri-airport
Quote:Adani, GMR, and Fairfax Enter Pre-Bid Stage for Development of Puri Airport
Three major companies, Fairfax, Adani Group, and GMR, have shown interest in developing a new ₹2,203-crore greenfield airport near Sipasarubali in Puri, Odisha. This development is part of a public-private partnership (PPP) tender issued by the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) in February.
... "This was the second round of the pre-bid. The meeting was attended by representatives from Adani Airports, Fairfax, and GMR Group, among others who expressed interest," said sources. IDCO plans to respond to the queries raised by these companies by May 10, and the final bid submissions are due on June 4, with openings scheduled for June 5.
The proposed airport is designed to handle 4.6 million passengers per annum (MPPA) in its initial phase, with expansions to 10.18 MPPA in phase 2 and an additional 16.69 MPPA in phase 3. IDCO confirmed that the airport could be developed as an international hub in its first phase, subject to regulatory approvals. Additionally, the site for the new airport covers approximately 1,184 acres, with 100 acres designated for city-side development.
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An official from Odisha's commerce and transport department noted that the airport's location near Puri's famous Jagannath Temple and other tourist attractions could bolster the city's tourism potential. Additionally, the airport could support the growing demand from international investors and further position Puri as a significant player in India's trade and commerce.
The major airport in Odisha, Bhubaneswar airport, has already seen a 26.6% increase in passenger demand in FY24, indicating the growing need for expanded air connectivity in the region.
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