AAI nod to Chandigarh international airport

Chandigarh: With the Airports Authority of India (AAI) clearing its architectural designs and building maps, the foundation stone for the international terminal coming up at Chandigarh airport is likely to be laid in a couple of months, it is learnt.
According to sources, both the AAI board and the joint venture floated to oversee the project recently cleared the designs and maps and approved the architect. Detailed estimates are now being prepared for the first phase of the airport, which will be submitted to AAI in March.
AAI has, meanwhile, sanctioned around Rs 500 crore for the first phase of the project. Of this amount, Rs 250 crore is for construction of the terminal building spread over 3,14,500 square metres, Rs 50 crore is for external development (road and parking within airport) and Rs 90 crore for apron construction, Rs 35 crore for hangar construction, while Rs 40 crore will be for the cargo area.
30/11/10 Indian Express

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Categories: Airports Dec 2010