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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Expert team recommends measures to protect Shanghumugham Beach from sea erosion
Thiruvananthapuram: An expert team led by M V Ramana Murthy, technical advisor of National Centre for Coastal Research and director of Deep Ocean Mission, visited Shanghumugham Beach on Thursday to submit recommendations to govt for its protection against severe sea erosion. A meeting, chaired by Antony Raju, MLA, was convened later to analyse the steps to be taken to prevent the beach from further erosion. During the meeting, the team requested tourism department to approve and commence construction on the irrigation department's proposal to urgently protect the Shanghumugham Arattu Mandapam using polypropylene geo bags. The meeting thoroughly examined suggestions such as using geo tubes, groynes, sand nourishment and diaphragm walls for protecting the beach. It was assessed that the project should be implemented in a way that protects the coastline, road and tourism facilities, allowing visitors to enjoy the beach without disturbing fishing activities and facilitating the smooth conduct of the Arattu procession from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, while also being environmentally sustainable. The meeting also decided to submit details of the first phase of the project to govt, which involves installing geo tubes at a depth of 6m in the sea, 200m away from the shore, along a 1.5km stretch at Shanghumugham to reduce the impact of large waves and conduct sand nourishment on the shore. After evaluating its progress, if necessary, the plan to implement small groynes in Kannanthura, Vettukad and Kochuveli areas to prevent sea turbulence at Shanghumugham, along with sand nourishment on the shore, will be executed in the second phase. This recommendation will be submitted to the chief minister and to the ministers of public works, tourism, water resources and fisheries. The meeting was also attended by Kerala Coastal Development Corporation managing director Sheikh Pareeth, councillor Seraphin Freddy, major irrigation superintending engineer Bindu, tourism department deputy director Ansar KAS and officials from the public works and district tourism promotion council.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Experts visit Vypeen beaches for coastal protection project
Kochi: As part of preliminary technical study prior to implementing a comprehensive project to protect coastal areas of Vypeen region, a team from National Centre for Coastal Research in Chennai visited selected beaches of Vypeen on Saturday. The team, led by centre director M V Ramana Murthy, visited the beaches to assess feasibility of installing synthetic geotubes in the area to prevent coastal erosion and sea encroachment. Vypeen MLA K N Unnikrishnan informed that the project is part of coastal protection project being implemented on 22 beaches across Kerala. The project is being conceived and executed by Kerala State Coastal Area Development Corporation (KSCADC). Three coastal areas in Ernakulam district, located in Vypeen constituency, are included in the project. The selected locations are Puthen Kadappuram in Njarakkal grama panchayat, Veliyathan Parambu beach in Nayarambalam grama panchayat and Cherai beach in Pallipuram grama panchayat. "Synthetic geotubes will be installed away from the shoreline. These durable tubes, made using petrochemical byproducts, will be filled with sand from the sea, enhancing their strength and reducing the impact of large waves," Unnikrishnan said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo "Studies in the area suggest that completion of the project will increase fish resources. Additionally, accessibility to the coast at any time will significantly benefit fishing and tourism sectors," the MLA said. The team visited the beaches along with Unnikrishnan and KSCADC managing director P I Sheikh Pareeth. The MLA stated that state govt has allocated Rs 100 crore to prevent sea erosion in coastal areas. He also mentioned that steps, including tender processes for project implementation, will be expedited after monsoon, and construction activities will be completed within this financial year.
