The Minister requested all the parties involved in the execution of the project to ensure that not a day is wasted on project execution , as the people of Kochi desire an early completion of the metro system, and nothing should be allowed to come in the way of this task.
There is no denying the fact that Kochi Metro project is going to add value to real estate prices across the city. If conservative estimates are to be believed, the overall real estate across Kochi including Fort Kochi is likely to give returns between 8 to 10 percent on investments made as of today. The regions with close proximity to the Kochi Metro route would easily give more returns compared to other parts of the city. Good urban connectivity is one of the most important factors when it comes to correlating realty prices. The International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) near Port Kochi and the integrated transit terminal of Vyttila Mobility Hub along with the Kochi Metro are sure shot game changers as far as real estate pricing in the city is concerned.
Kochi metro is a flagship project which is being undertaken by joint collaboration of both the state and the central government. The project is is being set up at the cost of Rs 5146 crore and is likely to change the face of urban connectivity across the city. Once fully operational the Kochi Metro is going to reduce the travelling time between Aluva and other segments by half. The first phase of the project is underway and the work is on track. The fallout of a successful metro project is going to huge for majority of the city and i expect real estate prices to benefit especially those closer to the proposed metro station.