AP govt clears TEFR study for Sagar, Ongole airports
Vijayawada: Infrastructure and investments minister BC Janardhan Reddy said that state govt has accorded permission to AP Airport Development Corporation Limited (APADCL) for selection of consultants to undertake the techno-economic feasibility study report (TEFR) for the proposed greenfield airports at Nagarjunasagar and Ongole here.
Reddy mentioned that collectors of the respective districts have already identified suitable lands for the construction of the greenfield airports, while the Airports Authority of India (AAI) completed the preliminary feasibility study of the two airports. Subsequently, govt approved for floating tenders regarding selection of consultants for preparation of TEFR for the proposed Amaravati International Airport and Kuppam Airport in the state.
In a press release issued by the infrastructure minister on Wednesday, he stated that the NDA state govt is according highest priority to the development of infrastructural amenities such as roads, railways, seaports, and airports in the state. In this regard, the ministry is working in tune with cief mnister N Chandrababu Naidu's vision to have at least 20 seaports,and fishing harbours and 14 airports in the state.
On the occasion, Janardhan Reddy said that govt took up key infrastructure works at Kurnool airport in 2025-26 financial year, which include runways and safety (RESA) and maintenance works costing 3.6 crore, besides approval for a taxiway to the flight training organisation (FTO) at a cost of 4.4 crore.
Moreover, govt reconstituted the technical evaluation committee with 12 members for examining bids for the selection of consultants and developers for various airport projects undertaken by the APADCL.
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