THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Though the future of the Vizhinjam port project
is still uncertain, the locals at Vizhinjam have already begun to enjoy
the benefits of the project. Following a new broad road that connected
the port area to the Vizhinjam junction, a new drinking water project will be commissioned at Vizhinjam on April 25.

Chief minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate Kerala Water Authority’s
(KWA) water treatment plant with a capacity of 3 million litre per day.

Though the plant is primarily meant for the requirements of the
Vizhinjam International Seaport Project and allied establishments, it
will also serve the needs of the water-starved coastal area. Of the 3
mld water to be treated from Vellayani lake, 1.5 mld treated water will
be used for Vizhinjam project, while the remaining 1.5 mld will be
utilized to supply drinking water for local residents.

The
water supply project for local residents is undertaken by KWA as part of
corporate social responsibility of the Vizhinjam International Seaport
Limited. Union minister for state Shashi Tharoor will be the chief
guest. Water resources minister P J Joseph will preside.