T.N. authorities might begin land acquisition for Hosur airport in three months

Tamil Nadu might start land acquisition for the proposed Hosur airport in about three months. The marketing consultant employed by the State authorities has submitted the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) survey for 2 websites recognized just lately, and the administration is anticipated to finalise the situation inside a month and a half.

It could also be famous that a couple of months in the past, Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited (TAAL) had additionally expressed curiosity to the State authorities, and talks have been held to discover the potential for a three way partnership for the proposed airport. However, sources mentioned it’s too early to say whether or not this can materialise, as every part relies on which website the federal government selects for the venture.

Sources mentioned that, based on the OLS report, it’s possible to construct an airport at each recognized websites — the primary positioned about 1.5 km from the TAAL airstrip, and the second roughly 15.5 km east of Hosur and north of Shoolagiri. However, it additionally signifies that there are appreciable challenges.

“The report reveals that there’s undulating land and numerous obstacles round each websites. But it’s possible to assemble an airport after implementing the required measures at each these areas. The State authorities shall be offered with the benefits and downsides of each websites, and it is going to be as much as it to resolve which one to proceed with,” a supply mentioned.

Meanwhile, the State authorities, which has written to the Ministry of Defence relating to the formation of a separate air management zone to arrange the airport, is anticipating the approval to return inside two months. The authorities will even have to carry a gathering with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on this regard quickly.

From car to electronics manufacturing and new investments within the pipeline, the State stands to profit considerably if the airport plan materialises. As of now, progress is regular. A yr after the airport was introduced and a few preliminary research carried out, the State authorities is now near finalising a website.