Keralam Chief Minister to launch ₹93.22-crore coastal protection project for Pozhiyoor
Project seeks to provide Pozhiyoor with a robust defence against invading waves using a combination of groynes, seawall and tetrapods
The Kerala State government has unveiled a ₹93.22-crore coastal protection initiative aimed at safeguarding the Pozhiyoor area in Thiruvananthapuram district from erosion. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is set to officially launch the project on September 22, with the aim of providing the locality with a strong barrier against incoming waves through a combination of groynes, seawall, and tetrapods, according to Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph.
The protective system, measuring 1,700 meters in length, will ensure long-term safety for houses, roads, and public facilities in the region. The project will see the construction of 11 groynes and a 4.5-meter-wide concrete walkway atop the seawall, providing a secure environment for over 3,000 families impacted by severe coastal erosion.
The Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation (KIIDC), a subsidiary of the Irrigation department, will implement the ₹93.22-crore project using funds from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). The inauguration ceremony will be presided over by the Chief Minister, alongside Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor, MLA N. Shakthan, and MP Shashi Tharoor.
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