Centre clears decks for south Indias first marina at Kochi

Earlier, the company proposed to start the project at Bolagatty Island. Later, the company withdrew its decision due to the mass protest against the handing over of the Bolagatty Palace, which was constructed by the Dutch in the 17th century, to the Malaysian company.

Port Trust chairman Jacob Thomas told Business Standard that the Port Trust would analyse all the impacts of the project since the project was in the vicinity of the proposed Vallarpadem Container Terminal Project.