Andhra Pradesh state government is planning to set up a green field port project in Machilipatnam in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. The project involves development of greenfield port comprising major components such as breakwaters by combi wall (steel tubular RCC piles connected with sheet piles), berths, dredging and reclamation, onshore works, buildings, road, water, power and bulk handling system, etc.
The project cost is estimated at ₹ 36,500 million. In May 2021, the government has invited bids to develop the project through Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board.
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