Plans to set up its first pilot training centre in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Three companies have come forward to set up the centre and the financial bids would be called soon. The agency would provide the infrastructure for the training centre and would have to pay rent to APADCL for using the Kurnool Airport land.

To promote Andhra Pradesh as a major destination for maritime trade, the state’s Department of Ports plans to invite tenders for four fishing harbours at Nizampatnam, Machilipatnam, Uppada and Juvvaladinne. Tenders are also expected for two ports Ramayapatnam and Bhavanampadu, while two more greenfield ports are being planned at Kakinada SEZ and Machilipatnam.

The foundation stone has been laid for a 6-lane bypass Chinna Avutupalli to Gollapudi as a part of the Vijayawada Bypass Section of NH-16 (Pkg-III) covering a length of 17.88 km in Andhra Pradesh.

The foundation stone has been laid for 6-laning of the Renigunta-Naidupeta section of NH-71 covering a length of 57.05 km in Andhra Pradesh. The Project is sanctioned and bids are finalised.

The foundation stone has been laid for constructing a 3-lane flyover from Jyothi Mahal Junction to Ramesh Hospital Junction on the west side of the median between main carriageway and service road on NH-16 covering a length of 2.47 km in Andhra Pradesh. The project is sanctioned and bids are under evaluation.

Construction of 2L RoBs in lieu of LC No. 104 E-SPL between Cherukuwada and Undi Station of the Gudivada-Bhimavaram Section of NH 165 covering a length of 1.35 km has been sanctioned and awarded. Appointed date is being fixed.

Construction of Bypass to Salur town from km 486/831 to km 491/420 of Raipur-Vishakhapatnam section of NH-26 has been sanctioned and awarded on EPC mode. The foundation stone was laid recently. Appointed date is being fixed.

GVMC has proposed to go full steam with the Beachfront Redevelopment Project. The DPR for the project, estimated to cost Rs. 250 crore, has already been prepared. The project has been split into four phases. Phase-1 will be taken up with Rs. 109 crore from Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project funds.

Andhra Pradesh Medical Services & Infrastructure Development Corporation (APMSIDC) has appointed REPL for rendering architectural and engineering services for new medical college and hospital at Madanapalli in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, spread over 73 acres and worth Rs. 250 crore, to be completed in two years.