Yes, and CIDCO is just waiting for go ahead from the project monitoring and implementation committee an agency formed by the civil aviation minister for faster implementation of projects and the state govt.cabinet.
Hi Dayanand, It is said that the airport will spread an area of 2867 acres with a terminal building of 523000 sq-mt and 2-runways. This Rs.14573-crore project is seen as a crucial optional to the crowded airport in the city.
Actually, the government had initially approved setting up the airport in 2007, but ran into several environmental and land acquisition problems. But this time all approvals and problems have solved out.
Yes, the nodal agency are planning to start pre-development work including leveling of ground, flattening or cutting down hills-hillocks and clearing green patches by March end.
Good news Daya..... In the next 1-month, they will give out request for proposals to 3-companies shortlisted for the next round of bidding. And they expect that the bidders to return in 4-5 moths after that.
GMR, Mumbai International Airport Ltd and Mia Infrastructure are currently in the action for the project following the recent disqualification of Hiranandani Group and Zurich Airports alliance.