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'''Nellore Airport''' is a proposed [[greenfield airport]] project near [[Dagadarthi]], [[India]], intended to serve the [[Nellore district]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The airport is to be developed on {{Convert|1352|acre|km2}} of land with an estimated cost of {{INRConvert|368|c|year=2019}}.
'''Nellore Airport''' is in the planning stages to be built near [[Dagadarthi]], 30&nbsp;km north of [[Nellore]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]], India. Arafath Group won the government tender for construction of an airport on 1,390 acres sanctioned for [[greenfield airport]] by the Andhra Pradesh government.<ref name = "DC">{{cite news|title=Nellore is part of Bengaluru, bikaner corridor |url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/121212/news-current-affairs/article/nellore-part-bengaluru-chennai-corridor |publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date= 12 December 2012 |accessdate=11 August 2014}}</ref> It is one of the 50 locations identified by the central government of India for the development of low-cost airports by the [[Airports Authority of India]] in order to improve connectivity to remote areas. Arafath Group chairman Ahamed basha Arafath stated his company came to an agreement with the ADP Group, a French construction company, for the design of a modern airport with advanced construction equipment. The ADP Group have built many international airports with advanced technology facilities.<ref name = "TOI">{{cite news|title=Centre to focus on low-cost airports along tourist circuits |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-to-focus-on-low-cost-airports-along-tourist-circuits-114070300950_1.html |publisher=[[The Times of India]] |date= 5 July 2014 |accessdate=11 August 2014}}</ref>


== Details ==
== History ==


=== Planning ===
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In 2008, the government of Andhra Pradesh invited for expressions of interest to develop eight minor airports in the state, including an airport at Nellore. Each airport was expected to cost {{INRConvert|50|c|year=2008}}. The airports were to be built in {{Convert|500|-|600|acre|km2|abbr=on}} with a runway length of {{Convert|6000|ft|m}}. The construction of this airport was chosen because Nellore is strategically situated between Vijayawada and Chennai, and [[Krishnapatnam Port]] is situated about {{Convert|25|km|abbr=on}} from the city.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Chowdhury|first=Anirban|date=19 January 2008|title=Andhra plans 8 small airports|work=Rediff India Abroad|url=https://www.rediff.com/money/2008/jan/19ap.htm|url-status=live|access-date=18 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503025310/http://www.rediff.com:80/money/2008/jan/19ap.htm|archive-date=3 May 2008}}</ref> However, AAI has rejected this proposal citing insufficient land available for the construction of the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|last=C.R.|first=Sukumar|date=2 October 2009|title=Andhra to invite bids for 4 airports with new incentives|work=Mint|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/hLC4Cp6ZwP7ahEUnNrAolM/Andhra-to-invite-bids-for-4-airports-with-new-incentives.html|url-status=live|access-date=27 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404115855/https://www.livemint.com/Politics/hLC4Cp6ZwP7ahEUnNrAolM/Andhra-to-invite-bids-for-4-airports-with-new-incentives.html|archive-date=4 April 2021}}</ref>


In 2013, [[Ministry of Civil Aviation (India)|Ministry of Civil Aviation]] had identified Nellore airport as one of the 50 locations across the country for low-cost airports to be built by the AAI. These airports would be built with bare minimum facilities for aircraft to operate, without compromising on safety and security.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Mukherjee|first=Sharmistha|date=5 July 2014|title=Centre to focus on low-cost airports along tourist circuits|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-to-focus-on-low-cost-airports-along-tourist-circuits-114070300950_1.html|url-status=live|access-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007153750/https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/centre-to-focus-on-low-cost-airports-along-tourist-circuits-114070300950_1.html|archive-date=7 October 2019}}</ref>
== 2017 ==
As of September 2017, the state government issued orders awarding the project for development of a no-frills green field Airport at [[Dagadarthi]] in [[Nellore]] District to M/s. SCL-Turbo Consortium Pvt. Ltd, under [[public private partnership]] (PPP).


In September 2017, the government of Andhra Pradesh solicited proposals for development of a no-frills [[greenfield airport]] at [[Dagadarthi]] under a [[Public–private partnership|public-private partnership]]. The development proposal by SCL-Turbo Consortium Pvt. Ltd. was accepted, along with the associated draft concession agreement and financial stipulations.<ref name="thehansindia">{{cite news|title=Dagadarthi airport works awarded to Turbo Consortium |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2017-09-17/Dagadarthi-airport-works-awarded-to-Turbo-Consortium-/327144 |publisher=[[The Hans India]] |date= 17 September 2017 |access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref> The Arafath Group and ADP Ingénierie was to construct and operate the airport.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arafathgroupofindustries.info/air-port|title=WELCOME TO ARAFATH GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES|website=ARAFATH GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-06-18|archive-date=25 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190925044530/https://arafathgroupofindustries.info/air-port|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.adp-i.com/en/projects/design-new-greenfield-airport-nellore-indian-state-andhra-pradesh|title=Design for a new greenfield airport at Nellore in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh {{!}} ADP Ingénierie|website=www.adp-i.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-18}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2021}} SCL Turbo has formed a [[Special-purpose entity|special purpose vehicle]] (SPV) Nellore International Airport Private Limited for the construction.<ref name="HBL" />
The SCL-Turboconsortium envisaged a total investment of Rs.368.38 crores in the initial phase instead of the total estimated projected cost of Rs. 224 crores. The consortium proposed to develop the airport for operation of 4E aircraft instead of 4C category of aircraft with a total passenger handling capacity of 1.26 million with main focus on cargo operations and revenue generation.


=== Construction ===
There was some criticism from Opposition parties over the decision in favor of film actor [[Ram Charan Teja]]'s company, [[Turbo Megha group]]. The actor owns Airlines by the brand name [[TruJet]]. The government has taken firm decision to go ahead with the SCL-Turboconsortium on construction of airport.
The airport was to be developed on {{Convert|1352|acre|km2}} of land with an estimated cost of {{INRConvert|368|c|year=2019}}.<ref name="TNIE">{{cite news|date=9 August 2019|title=Airports Authority of India to develop greenfield airport in Nellore|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2019/aug/09/airports-authority-of-india-to-develop-greenfield-airport-in-nellore-2016240.html|access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref> The project had received all clearances and approvals from various agencies. As per the agreement, the financial closure for the project was to be achieved by December 2018.<ref name="HBL" /> On January 26, 2018, during his [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] speech, the [[District Collector]] R. Mutyala Raju announced that the acquisition of land for the airport was nearly completed.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/foundation-stone-for-dagadarthi-airport-soon-nellore-collector/article22531903.ece|title=Foundation stone for Dagadarthi airport soon: Nellore Collector|date=27 January 2018|access-date=27 March 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
After receiving the letter from managing director of [[Bhogapuram International Airport Corporation]] on May 12, who reported to the government that the security clearance for SCL-Turbo consortium had been received from Centre, the state government accorded awarding the project to SCL Turbo and approved the draft concession agreement.


The foundation stone was laid by then Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] on January 10, 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|last=MN|first=Samdani|date=11 January 2019|title=Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation stone for new airport in Nellore|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-lays-foundation-stone-for-new-airport-in-nellore/articleshow/67487189.cms|url-status=live|access-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102174541/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu-lays-foundation-stone-for-new-airport-in-nellore/articleshow/67487189.cms|archive-date=2 January 2020}}</ref> However, the [[YSR Congress Party]] led government, which was elected in May that year, moved to review all the major decisions taken by the previous government.<ref name="OL1">{{cite news|title=Mass scrapping of ex-govt's decisions in Andhra unprecedented |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/mass-scrapping-of-exgovts-decisions-in-andhra-unprecedented/1601787 |publisher=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)| Outlook]] |date= 22 August 2020 |access-date=31 July 2020}}</ref> In August 2019, the new government terminated its contract with Nellore International Airport Private Limited to develop the airport. The government said it would complete the project by handing the airport over to the AAI.<ref name="TNIE" /> In July 2020, the government formally scrapped the concession agreement signed with the SCL Turbo consortium.<ref name="HBL">{{cite news|last=P|first=Manoj|date=30 July 2020|title=AP scraps Nellore greenfield airport contract awarded to SCL-Turbo consortium|work=[[The Hindu Businessline]]|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/ap-scraps-nellore-greenfield-airport-contract-awarded-to-scl-turbo-consortium/article32227349.ece|url-status=live|access-date=31 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828175152/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/ap-scraps-nellore-greenfield-airport-contract-awarded-to-scl-turbo-consortium/article32227349.ece|archive-date=28 August 2020}}</ref> Later in November same year, the government has invited fresh bids from national and international companies for the construction of the airport.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Bandari|first=Pavan Kumar|date=19 November 2020|title=AP govt. invites tenders for Dagadarthi airport in Nellore district|work=The Hans India|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/ap-govt-invites-tenders-for-dagadarthi-airport-in-nellore-district-657144|url-status=live|access-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119045717/https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/ap-govt-invites-tenders-for-dagadarthi-airport-in-nellore-district-657144|archive-date=19 November 2020}}</ref>
The government also accepted the revised financial offer of SCL-Turbo Consortium over revenue share. It proposed nine per cent to commence from 16th anniversary of the commissioning of airport with an escalation of one per cent every year subject to ceiling of 30 per cent.


After the government approved the report on Dec 21st 2021, It's expected that the first phase work could start as soon as April 2022.
The concessionary should pay an annual lease rental of Rs.1000 per acre per annum incremented annually at the rate of six per cent. Concession to consortium is for 66 years commencing from the appointed date with option of extension of additional 33 years. As per master plan, the airport envisages a handling capacity of 0.5 million passengers per annum in phase-I till 2030 and 1.9 million passengers per annum in phase-II till 2045.<ref name = "thehansindia">{{cite news|title=Dagadarthi airport works awarded to Turbo Consortium |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2017-09-17/Dagadarthi-airport-works-awarded-to-Turbo-Consortium-/327144 |publisher=[[The Hans India]] |date= 17 September 2017 |accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>

== 2018 ==
On 26 January 2018, [[District Collector]] R. Mutyala Raju said that the land acquisition process was almost completed for the upcoming green field airport to be developed at Damavaram village in [[Dagadarthi]] mandal limits in [[Kavali]] area in the district. Soon, the foundation stone would be laid formally for this prestigious project.
Mr. Raju was delivering his Republic Day speech at the parade grounds, [[Nellore]] after inspecting the guard of honor.<ref name = "thehindu">{{cite news|title=Foundation stone for Dagadarthi airport soon: Nellore Collector |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/foundation-stone-for-dagadarthi-airport-soon-nellore-collector/article22531903.ece |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date= 27 January 2018 |accessdate=27 March 2018}}</ref>

== 2019 ==

The Foundation Stone was laid by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandra Babu Naidu on 10th January, 2019. Construction is expected to be completed by 2021. Arafath Group And ADP Ingénierie’s<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.adp-i.com/en/projects/design-new-greenfield-airport-nellore-indian-state-andhra-pradesh|title=Design for a New Greenfield Airport at Nellore in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh {{!}} ADP Ingénierie|last=|first=|date=2018-10-09|website=www.adp-i.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-02-01}}</ref>''' expertise in designing Greenfield Airports Contributed favorably to winning this First Project in India. It opens the door to many Other Projects in the Country’s rapidly developing airport sector.
The [[Group ADP]] is a world leader in airport design, construction, operation and maintenance. The [[Group ADP]] Design for a New Greenfield Airport in Nellore. Construction, Operation and Maintenance of this airport by Arafath Group.
This is a project over an area of 1350 acres, of which almost a half is for commercial use. The runway of 1350 m long x 45 m wide for aircraft such as the Boeing 737-900.


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Nellore Airport

నెల్లూరు విమానాశ్రయం

Nellūru Vimānāśrayaṃ
Summary
Airport typePublic
ServesNellore
LocationDagadarthi
Time zoneIST (+5:30)
Elevation AMSL78.7 ft / 24 m
Coordinates14°41′38″N 079°56′34″E / 14.69389°N 79.94278°E / 14.69389; 79.94278
Websiteapadcl.com
Map
Nellore Airport is located in Andhra Pradesh
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Nellore Airport
Nellore Airport is located in India
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Nellore Airport is a proposed greenfield airport project near Dagadarthi, India, intended to serve the Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh. The airport is to be developed on 1,352 acres (5.47 km2) of land with an estimated cost of ₹368 crore (equivalent to ₹457 crore or US$55 million in 2023).

History

Planning

In 2008, the government of Andhra Pradesh invited for expressions of interest to develop eight minor airports in the state, including an airport at Nellore. Each airport was expected to cost ₹50 crore (equivalent to ₹139 crore or US$17 million in 2023). The airports were to be built in 500–600 acres (2.0–2.4 km2) with a runway length of 6,000 feet (1,800 m). The construction of this airport was chosen because Nellore is strategically situated between Vijayawada and Chennai, and Krishnapatnam Port is situated about 25 km (16 mi) from the city.[1] However, AAI has rejected this proposal citing insufficient land available for the construction of the airport.[2]

In 2013, Ministry of Civil Aviation had identified Nellore airport as one of the 50 locations across the country for low-cost airports to be built by the AAI. These airports would be built with bare minimum facilities for aircraft to operate, without compromising on safety and security.[3]

In September 2017, the government of Andhra Pradesh solicited proposals for development of a no-frills greenfield airport at Dagadarthi under a public-private partnership. The development proposal by SCL-Turbo Consortium Pvt. Ltd. was accepted, along with the associated draft concession agreement and financial stipulations.[4] The Arafath Group and ADP Ingénierie was to construct and operate the airport.[5][6][non-primary source needed] SCL Turbo has formed a special purpose vehicle (SPV) Nellore International Airport Private Limited for the construction.[7]

Construction

The airport was to be developed on 1,352 acres (5.47 km2) of land with an estimated cost of ₹368 crore (equivalent to ₹457 crore or US$55 million in 2023).[8] The project had received all clearances and approvals from various agencies. As per the agreement, the financial closure for the project was to be achieved by December 2018.[7] On January 26, 2018, during his Republic Day speech, the District Collector R. Mutyala Raju announced that the acquisition of land for the airport was nearly completed.[9]

The foundation stone was laid by then Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on January 10, 2019.[10] However, the YSR Congress Party led government, which was elected in May that year, moved to review all the major decisions taken by the previous government.[11] In August 2019, the new government terminated its contract with Nellore International Airport Private Limited to develop the airport. The government said it would complete the project by handing the airport over to the AAI.[8] In July 2020, the government formally scrapped the concession agreement signed with the SCL Turbo consortium.[7] Later in November same year, the government has invited fresh bids from national and international companies for the construction of the airport.[12]

After the government approved the report on Dec 21st 2021, It's expected that the first phase work could start as soon as April 2022.

References

  1. ^ Chowdhury, Anirban (19 January 2008). "Andhra plans 8 small airports". Rediff India Abroad. Archived from the original on 3 May 2008. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  2. ^ C.R., Sukumar (2 October 2009). "Andhra to invite bids for 4 airports with new incentives". Mint. Archived from the original on 4 April 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  3. ^ Mukherjee, Sharmistha (5 July 2014). "Centre to focus on low-cost airports along tourist circuits". Business Standard India. Archived from the original on 7 October 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Dagadarthi airport works awarded to Turbo Consortium". The Hans India. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  5. ^ "WELCOME TO ARAFATH GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES". ARAFATH GROUPS OF INDUSTRIES. Archived from the original on 25 September 2019. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Design for a new greenfield airport at Nellore in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh | ADP Ingénierie". www.adp-i.com. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
  7. ^ a b c P, Manoj (30 July 2020). "AP scraps Nellore greenfield airport contract awarded to SCL-Turbo consortium". The Hindu Businessline. Archived from the original on 28 August 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Airports Authority of India to develop greenfield airport in Nellore". The New Indian Express. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  9. ^ "Foundation stone for Dagadarthi airport soon: Nellore Collector". The Hindu. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  10. ^ MN, Samdani (11 January 2019). "Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu lays foundation stone for new airport in Nellore". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Mass scrapping of ex-govt's decisions in Andhra unprecedented". Outlook. 22 August 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  12. ^ Bandari, Pavan Kumar (19 November 2020). "AP govt. invites tenders for Dagadarthi airport in Nellore district". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
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