T.N. to explore alternative sites for Chennai’s second airport, also keen on Hosur project
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay held a review meeting for the second airport at the Secretariat recently. Within a few days, the government will likely disclose its plans for both airports, say sources
The Tamil Nadu government is considering alternative sites for Chennai's second airport and remains interested in the Hosur project. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay recently held a review meeting regarding the second airport at the Secretariat. Sources indicate that the government will soon announce its plans for both airports, despite no Government Order being issued to drop the Parandur site.
Land acquisition for the second airport has been halted for months and was previously opposed by the ruling party before elections. During the DMK government, 1,700 acres were acquired, and site clearance was obtained. Recently, the government has also looked into expanding Meenambakkam airport and several other potential sites for the second airport, including a location in Chengalpet district.
It is improbable that the government will reconsider the Parandur airport decision; if they were to consider another location, it could take 5-7 years to realize. The government plans to build the Hosur airport, despite needing approval from the Defence Ministry to relax air space restrictions.
Written by urgent.news from The Hindu's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
