Madurai: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has floated a tender for the construction of a new air traffic control (ATC) tower-cum-technical block at Madurai airport. The proposed cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 97.44 crore.
The new structure will be 50m high with a three-dimensional view of the runway. The project proposed last year was subsequently approved by the AAI.
Officials said that the contractor will have to take care of the repair and maintenance work for seven years after the construction of the tower. The cost of the construction has been worked out as Rs 77.05 crore for construction and Rs 20.39 crore for repair and maintenance. The work will be completed in two years’ time once the construction work begins.
Officials added that the new tower will enhance the safety of the airport as the air traffic controllers will have a better view of the runway. It will make it easier for the ATCs to handle more flights in a day. Madurai airport handled more than 25 flights in a day during its prime time. But the number has come down to single digits due to Covid-19 pandemic.
13/05/21 Times of India
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