Vytilla: Tender for second phase work soon

KOCHI: The pre-qualification assessment for awarding the tender for second phase construction of Vyttila Mobility Hub has been completed. The Vyttila Mobility Hub Society is expected to float the tender for the work by the end of the month. In the pre-qualification assessment, the Society has identified 18 companies that have the experience, technical capacity, adequate resources and management systems necessary to execute the work competently. These companies can take part in the tender proceedings.“We hope that the work can be awarded this month itself,” said Society managing director M Beena. Regarding the funds for the second phase, Beena said the total requirement was estimated at Rs 376 crore. “The State Government has already allotted Rs 5 crore for the work. The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GDCA) and Goshree Islands Development Authority (GIDA) will collectively provide Rs 40 crore. The Society has also urged the state to provide Rs 40 crore for the speedy completion of the work,” she said.Beena said Rs 264 crore will be provided by leading banks. “The Union Bank of India and Federal Bank have already given their sanction letter. Other banks have given their nod in principle and informed us that they are processing the files for issuing the sanction letter,” Beena added.The second phase of work includes the construction of a two-level under-parking facility, another two-level bus parking facility and a shopping complex. The under-parking facility will be for private vehicles and other facility will be for buses.On the plans of setting up fuel station at the Hub, Beena said the last date for opening the bids was actually  scheduled for January 27, but had been postponed owing to the  Governor’s demise.The Vyttila Mobility Hub now provides pay-and-park facility for two and four-wheelers. “The public now parks the vehicles near the Hub. We introduced parking facility so as to help them park the vehicles safely inside the Hub,” she added.The charges for parking the vehicles are Rs 5 for  two-wheelers and Rs 10 for four-wheelers.