APADCL Invites Tenders for Greenfield Airports in Amaravati and Srikakulam

11 Mar 2025 CW Team

Key Tender Details E-tender issued: March 7, 2025 Technical bids opening: March 24, 2025 Financial bids opening: March 27, 2025 Scope of Work for the Selected Consultant The appointed consultant will be responsible for: ? Preparing a detailed TEFR 鈥� identifying technical & economic factors influencing airport development. ? Developing a master plan in line with current aviation guidelines. ? Creating a financial model & project structure to assess economic viability. ? Conducting environmental & social impact studies. ? Securing necessary government approvals.

Strategic Importance of Proposed Airports Amaravati International Airport To be developed as an independent civil airport for the State capital region. Location advantage: 40 km from Guntur 22 km from Vijayawada 90 km from Machilipatnam Port 35 km from Gannavaram (Vijayawada) Airport Expected to boost global investments in IT & industrial sectors, attracting multinational companies and software firms. Srikakulam International Airport Proposed site is 80 km north of Srikakulam. Well-connected via NH-16 (Kolkata-Chennai corridor). Proximity to Bay of Bengal enhances its strategic value, particularly for aerospace and defence industries. Government & Industry Reactions The State government鈥檚 decision to establish new international airports has been widely welcomed. Dr Jasti Veeranjaneyaulu, National Vice President of the All India Panchayati Parishad (Delhi) and Chairman of the Amaravati Development Committee, hailed the initiative as a landmark step in the State鈥檚 economic and infrastructural growth.

He emphasised that the Amaravati airport will attract global investors, fostering economic expansion and job creation while enhancing government revenues.

With Andhra Pradesh鈥檚 aviation sector poised for long-term growth, the greenfield airport projects are expected to significantly boost regional connectivity, trade, and investment potential.

In a major push to enhance aviation infrastructure and connectivity, the Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Limited (APADCL) has invited tenders to select a consultant for conducting a pre-feasibility study and preparing a Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) for the development of greenfield international airports in Amaravati and Srikakulam. Key Tender Details E-tender issued: March 7, 2025 Technical bids opening: March 24, 2025 Financial bids opening: March 27, 2025 Scope of Work for the Selected Consultant The appointed consultant will be responsible for: ? Preparing a detailed TEFR 鈥� identifying technical & economic factors influencing airport development. ? Developing a master plan in line with current aviation guidelines. ? Creating a financial model & project structure to assess economic viability. ? Conducting environmental & social impact studies. ? Securing necessary government approvals. Strategic Importance of Proposed Airports Amaravati International Airport To be developed as an independent civil airport for the State capital region. Location advantage: 40 km from Guntur 22 km from Vijayawada 90 km from Machilipatnam Port 35 km from Gannavaram (Vijayawada) Airport Expected to boost global investments in IT & industrial sectors, attracting multinational companies and software firms. Srikakulam International Airport Proposed site is 80 km north of Srikakulam. Well-connected via NH-16 (Kolkata-Chennai corridor). Proximity to Bay of Bengal enhances its strategic value, particularly for aerospace and defence industries. Government & Industry Reactions The State government鈥檚 decision to establish new international airports has been widely welcomed. Dr Jasti Veeranjaneyaulu, National Vice President of the All India Panchayati Parishad (Delhi) and Chairman of the Amaravati Development Committee, hailed the initiative as a landmark step in the State鈥檚 economic and infrastructural growth. He emphasised that the Amaravati airport will attract global investors, fostering economic expansion and job creation while enhancing government revenues. With Andhra Pradesh鈥檚 aviation sector poised for long-term growth, the greenfield airport projects are expected to significantly boost regional connectivity, trade, and investment potential.

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