Kochi: The state-of-the-art new international terminal at the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) in Nedumbassery here will soon become a reality.
The unveiling of the new terminal’s design, which is based on Kerala temple architecture, was done by Excise Minister K. Babu on Saturday.
The facility, with a built up area of more than 15 lakh sq ft, will be able to handle around 10 million international passengers per annum and will cater to the traffic demand up to 2025, according to the airport authorities.
V.J. Kurian, Managing Director of CIAL, said the approximate cost of the new terminal would be Rs. 450 crore. “CIAL is fully confident of raising necessary finances on its own to fund the project. The project has already been submitted to the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority and its clearance is expected soon,” he said.
16/12/12 The Hindu
