KOCHI: The city Corporation plans to take immediate steps to increase the efficiency of the Brahmapuram Solid Waste Treatment Plant, including construction of a new jetty to facilitate transportation of waste from various parts of the city to the plant through the waterway. “A boat jetty at Brahmapuram will facilitate the smooth and effective transportation of waste materials to the plant,” said a top Corporation official.
The idea of exploring the possibility of waterways came in the wake of the recent fire at the plant, which invited criticism from all quarters. The official said the Corporation was considering a project to improving existing waterways in Kochi. The allocation made in this year’s State budget for purchase of 40 boats for conducting ferry services is good news. Apart from the Brahmapuram plant, the project also aims at extending water transportation to other areas such as Vyttila, Chambakkara, Udyogamandal, Edakochi and Palluruthy by constructing new jetties.
The feasibility study by the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) will give extra focus to projects which will help in the overall development of the existing waterways in the city. “Global Works International, which is doing a feasibility study for CDIA, is expected to submit its report soon. The report is likely to cover details of construction of new jetties at various places in the City, including Brahmapuram,” the official said. The Corporation, which also plans to install a refuse- derived fuel plant at Brahmapuram, which will help process plastic waste, recently acquired 45 acres.
With this, the civic body has a total of 100 acres at Brahmapuram which will help expedite its expansion plans.
Source: Indian Express, Dated: 12.03.2010
The idea of exploring the possibility of waterways came in the wake of the recent fire at the plant, which invited criticism from all quarters. The official said the Corporation was considering a project to improving existing waterways in Kochi. The allocation made in this year’s State budget for purchase of 40 boats for conducting ferry services is good news. Apart from the Brahmapuram plant, the project also aims at extending water transportation to other areas such as Vyttila, Chambakkara, Udyogamandal, Edakochi and Palluruthy by constructing new jetties.
The feasibility study by the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) will give extra focus to projects which will help in the overall development of the existing waterways in the city. “Global Works International, which is doing a feasibility study for CDIA, is expected to submit its report soon. The report is likely to cover details of construction of new jetties at various places in the City, including Brahmapuram,” the official said. The Corporation, which also plans to install a refuse- derived fuel plant at Brahmapuram, which will help process plastic waste, recently acquired 45 acres.
With this, the civic body has a total of 100 acres at Brahmapuram which will help expedite its expansion plans.
Source: Indian Express, Dated: 12.03.2010
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