Projects/Schemes_
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Safe
Shelter
Tourist
Cottages
Considering the possibility of developing tourism
in Kerala, the Board proposes to construct 10 cottages
each at important tourism centers. At the initial
stage, the Board will take necessary steps to construct
cottages at Akkulam in the land possessed by Kerala State
Housing Board. Also Board proposes to construct
tourist cottages at Munnar, Kuttanad, Kumarakom, Bekkal,
Bhooththankettu, Thekkadi, Muzhichilakkad beech.
Rental
Housing Scheme
The Board has taken up the Rental Housing Scheme
by availing financial assistance from the Govt, the HUDCO
& HDFC for the purpose of accommodating State government
Employees. Construction of 42 units at Perumbavoor
with a project cost of Rs.268.8 lakhs has been completed
during 97-98 and of another 78 units with a project cost
of Rs.294.38 lakhs at Palakkad is in progress. Construction
of 298 units with a project cost of Rs.931.9 lakhs at Kuttanelloor,
Kasaragod and Poojappura are to be started. The Board
has completed 1755 units so far.
Indoor Stadium Cum Shopping
Complex
The Board in its meeting held on 6.3.97 has decided
to take up a project of the construction of an Indoor stadium
cum shopping complex at Thodupuzha. It is proposed to construct
67 shops in the ground floor of the proposed stadium. Parking
facility will be provided in the basement floor.The court
or the arena will be built on the first floor. On 1.08.2000,
Board has approved the project report of the said scheme
for a project cost of Rs.1562 lakhs. Govt have also accorded
sanction for the construction of the project vide G.O.(MS)No.16/2000/Hsg
dated 3.8.2000.The work will be started soon.
Office
Cum Commercial Complexes
Along with Public housing schemes, the Kerala State
Housing Board has taken up the construction of office-cum-commercial/shopping
complex in scheme areas as well as in the major cities and
towns. These schemes cater to the commercial/shopping
needs of the area. The rental/lease revenue is a major
source of income of the Board. The Board has constructed
19 commercial complex/shopping complex so far. Balaramapuram
Commercial complex completed during 2000-01.Construction
of commercial complex at Kattappana and Chevarambalam
are in good progress and the construction of another 15
nos are at its initial stages. Construction of Commercial
cum residential complexes at Malaparamba will start immediately
Amusement
Park Cum Cultural Centre Project
Tourism is growing in Kerala. This growth is not
solely attributed to the foreign tourists but also
to the phenomenal growth in domestic tourists. Nowadays,
even average families do go for a holiday at least
twice or thrice in an year to holiday resorts and amusement
parks. Amusement parks provide fun and excitement
not only to children but also to persons of all age.
Steps are being taken to establish an amusement park at
Muttam, Thodupuzha near Malankara dam.