New map may pave way for proposed international airport at Dholera

Ahmedabad Fresh maps of a new alignment for the proposed international airport at Dholera shows it does not fall within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) area, a top official said, adding this may expedite the project’s approval since the maps have been prepared by an agency authorised by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to demarcate the High Tide Line, an essential marker to determine the CRZ area.
The state government reportedly submitted this new map to the MoEF earlier this week.
“The fresh maps prepared by Anna University in Chennai, which is authorised by the Ministry for CRZ area demarcation, shows the new alignment of the airport does not fall within the CRZ area. This is likely to expedite the environment clearance process,” said Hardik Shah, member-secretary of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB).
06/09/12 Adam Halliday/Express India

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