CHENNAI: The state authorities has recognized round 26.36 acres of land at Pattinapakkam, south of Santhome and on the southern finish of the Marina shoreline, for the development of a brand new secretariat-cum-assembly advanced. The built-in advanced is proposed to have round 20 lakh sq ft of built-up space unfold throughout a 15-storey construction, at an estimated value of Rs 1,200 crore.
A extremely positioned official advised the TNIE that the Higher Chennai Company and the Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB), which personal parts of the land, have granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for utilizing their respective parcels. An order granting administrative approval is predicted to be issued in a number of days. “Among the many three areas thought of, Pattinapakkam emerged as the acceptable website because of the availability of presidency land and the comparatively simpler approval course of for taking on the mission,” the official added.
In the meantime, in view of the anticipated visitors demand alongside the stretch because of the proposed mission, the state highways division has determined to assemble a 3.5-km elevated hall from Lighthouse to Thiru Vi Ka Bridge in Adyar. The alignment of the hall — whether or not alongside Kamarajar Salai/Santhome Excessive Street or the Loop Street — will probably be finalised after an in depth research, sources mentioned.
