Final master plan likely this month

CHATTOGRAM, Sept 25: The groundbreaking work of the Bay terminal of Chattogram seaport is likely in October subject to the approval of the proposed construction master plan this month.
The master plan has been framed by two consultants - Kun Hwa Engineering and Consulting Company Ltd and Daeyoung Engineering Company Ltd of South Korea.
According to sources, the master plan is likely to get the go-ahead within this month (September) as the draft is now in its final stage.
Therefore, the groundbreaking work of the terminal is expected in the next month (October).
Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) chairman Rear Admiral Mohammad Sohail said, "The master plan is now in its final stages. It'll be done within this month."
He said, "After completing the final master plan, Ground Breaking Work for "Bay Terminal" is likely to be started in October in the current year."
The development project proposal (DPP) for the terminal construction would also be approved next month, he hoped.
Bay terminal is being set up on 900 acres of land along Patenga coastline with all modern port facilities to mobilise port activities and reduce transport costs.
The two Korean companies were appointed as consultants for the terminal project in April 2022.
Bay terminal, which will allow big ships for berthing, is likely to be operated in 2026.
It is expected to contribute 2.0-3.0 per cent to the growth of the national economy.

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