Construction of ship dock, jetty will block water flow in canals, govt. tells HC
The Hindu
Affidavit filed against Coast Guard move
The construction of a major ship dock near the Old Harbour Bridge on Willingdon Island and a jetty at Kalvathy canal mouth by the Coast Guard will obstruct the free flow of water through the canals in West Kochi, according to an affidavit filed by the State government in the Kerala High Court. The affidavit added that the construction of the berth was “dangerous for the ships coming in as there is a good chance for accidents to occur” besides preventing the tidal flow into the canal system in West Kochi areas. The dock construction would also obstruct the free flow of low tide and high tide. The government also pointed out that the ship dock would obstruct free flow of water from upper Kuttanad and Muvattpuzha river to Vembaland Lake. This would cause major flood in upstream areas such as Aroor, Maradu and Vypeen.More Related News