Mangalore, Mar 6 (DHNS): The much awaited 18-hole golf course at Thannirbhavi and Aquamarine park project is nearing the bidding stage, said KSIIDC Chairman Yogish Bhat. 

 Speaking at an interaction programme organised by the DK district Working Journalists Association at Patrika Bhavana here on Saturday, he said the bidding for the 18-hole golf course will be invited within four months. About 135 acre land has already been acquired and handed over to the tourism department by the revenue department. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 106 crore.

“We have taken all measures to obtain CRZ approval from the State government. The initial studies have been completed. Once the name of the bidder is finalised, then he has to take CRZ clearance from the Central government along with detailed report of the project.”

The 135 acre land will have 18-hole golf course, golf club and golf resort of 150 rooms.

Aquamarine park

Bhat said the Aquamarine park will come up in 20 acres of land in Thannirbhavi. Project approval is yet to be obtained from Karnataka State Coastal Zone Management Authority (KSCZMA) and Ministry of Environment and Forests. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 250 crore. He said project study and master plan has been prepared. The park will have oceanarium, dolphinarium, Penguin pool, marine museum and science centre, mini aquarium, fish breeding centre, biome—botanical garden, Mariana trench, mangrove lagoon, tropical nature trail, movie theatre, gaming zone, library, waterfront beach, restaurants, kiosks, said Executive Director G L Jere.

Mangala Corniche

Mangala Corniche—a proposal to develop 31 km ring road integrating an unique waterfront development can add a feather to the cap of Mangalore once completed.  It will be executed by forming a special purpose vehicle in five phases. The feasibility report of the project is ready. Coastal Development Authority in association with KSIIDC will prepare an integrated report of the project. “We are trying to prepare a project report by June, so that the project will be ready for the Global Investors meet,” Bhat added.  He said KSIIDC – IL&FS Project Development Company Limited (KIPDC) has undertaken 23 projects. It is also planning to develop modern abattoirs in 49 urban local bodies across state. A MoU in this regard has been signed. It is also developing 24X7 water supply scheme in 16 towns/CMCs, he added.  Managing Director Vandita Sharma was present.