Kochi Corporation rules out land transfer for Brahmapuram waste-to-energy plant
Corporation open to leasing land but insists on retaining ownership; Councillors oppose regional plant and want only waste generated within the district treated at Brahmapuram; Council seeks clarity on lease period, viability gap funding and Corporation’s liabilities
The Kochi Corporation Council unanimously decided not to transfer ownership of land for the proposed waste-to-energy plant at Brahmapuram to the State government or any other agency. During a meeting on Thursday, the council discussed and resolved to inform the State government about their decision and other acceptable terms. The Suchitwa Mission had requested the Corporation to make land available for the plant by September 30, 2026.
Mayor V.K. Minimol stated that while leasing the land was possible, similar to the arrangement for the compressed biogas (CBG) plant, the Corporation would not transfer ownership. The council retained the right to determine the lease period and emphasized that the Corporation should continue to bear the cost of the land purchased at Brahmapuram from its Plan fund.
Councillors expressed concerns about the impact on the district's waste management and liability sharing.
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