Reportedly this location is deemed to be the most preferable site for the construction of the airport. Meanwhile the tamilnadu government had earlier requested the central government to approve the construction of a new airport near the city. According to an exclusive report, the state government had come up with two places, namely Parandur and Mamandur, and had requested the Airports Authority of india (AAI) to evaluate the sites. Furthermore as per the request, officials from AAI had conducted a preliminary study to check the potential of the two locations.
Perhaps Mamandur was reportedly considered to be less optimal due to the presence of a water body close to the site and the hindrances that might arise due to it during the construction. Eventually, Parandur village was found to be more favourable and AAI is expected to give the final clearance soon. Reports added " Only half of the estimated area needed for construction is owned by the state government in Parandur while the remaining 50% of the land would have to be acquired and this is expected to lead to a delay in the implementation of the project".
Reportedly an area of nearly 4,700 acres has been identified at Parandur and 12 other neighbouring villages for the construction of this airport. Hence based on preliminary examination, no major hindrances were said to be recognised with regards to building the facility. Also the AAI is planning to conduct a techno-feasibility study in the given location to further analyse the specifics of the viability of the project. Once the site is confirmed, numerous other approvals have to be secured for the project to take off.
