[Memorandum submitted by Hon’ble CM to Hon’ble PM] PAKYONG GREENFIELD AIRPORT The construction of the Greenfield Airport at Pakyong started in October, 2009 and the initial date of completion was January, 2011. The project got delayed due to various problems such as, acquiring land, connectivity, monsoons and the earthquake of September, 2011 which caused major damages to the State. Consequently, the revised date of completion was December, 2014. The construction work received another jolt when some houses were affected by vibrations caused by drilling and cracks were caused to the houses due to heavy load factor. The initial damage assessed cases of 17 affected houses have been taken up by the Airport Authority of India (AAI). 144 additional houses have been assessed as damaged, bringing the figure to 161 houses. The compensation demanded by the public for the damaged houses is quite substantial. Moreover, Rs 50 crores be inbuilt in the project cost of AAI, which is implementing the project. Such assistance would help in taking the project on a war footing for its early completion. Once the Airport becomes fully functional the major problem of connectivity we face will be solved to a large extent.
Posted on: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:00:51 +0000
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