Second Phase of Tetrapod Seawall Construction at Chellanam Coast Begins with Inauguration by CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kochi: The LDF government's promise to fully protect the Chellanam coast is becoming a reality. The construction of the second phase of the tetrapod seawall at Chellanam Coast begins today. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the construction of the second phase today. The inauguration ceremony, which will be held at Puthanthodu Beach, will also mark the completion of the first phase, which was sanctioned with Rs 404 crore from KIIFB.

The second phase of the 6.1 km tetrapod seawall construction in the Kannamali section will commence today. This phase will extend from Puthanthodu to Manassery Fishing Gap. Upon completion, Puthanthodu will be completely protected from sea erosion. More than one lakh tetrapods and 6.85 lakh tonnes of granite will be used in the second phase of construction. The state government has given administrative approval for Rs 404 crore, with the amount allocated by KIIFB.

The construction is being overseen by the Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation and carried out by the Ooralunkal Co-operative Society. The ceremony will be chaired by Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine. Other participants include Industries Minister P. Rajeev, Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cheriyan, and Kerala Government representative K.V. Thomas.