Kochi Technopolis project launched

 Promoted by the state-based Muthoot Pappachan Group, the urban planning, architecture, engineering and construction services for the project will be executed by Jurong Infrastructure (India).

 When completed by November 2004, the Technopolis will be an architectural landmark with a high-tech and user-friendly environment of international standards for its tenants.

 It will have features and modern conveniences such as world-class infrastructure with a comprehensive suite of amenities and facilities, aesthetic appeal with its unique elevated curtain wall system and exterior building materials, new and intelligent energy-efficient building systems such as a centralised air-conditioning system that cools the entire building collectively; and cost-effective and high-speed bandwidth transmission and connectivity to 69 countries via satellite and submarine cable links.

 Muthoot group managing director Thomas John Muthoot, said "We are confident that the Technopolis will be the signature building in Kerala, a structure that is reflective of the new-age technology with innovative design elements."

 Rao Munukutla, chief executive officer of Jurong, said his company has the expertise and the track record in the design and development of high-tech parks and campuses in India such as the International Tech Park (ITPL) and IT Corridor in Bangalore, the Hitech City Phase 3 and the most recent iLabs Campus in Hyderabad. State industries and social welfare minister P K Kunhalikutty and the Singapore high commissioner to India See Chak Mun were also present at the launch.