Cochin highrises, pictures and projects - II

[KMC]

Originally Posted by ani07

300 acre IT township by Kanoos -

Unbeleivable another 300 acre township!!!!

, Just amazing news you are bringing.
Sheraton , 300 acre township , How u you dig all these out

[KMC]

Originally Posted by tonapz

AUDI to open its first dealership in Kerala - Obviously kochi. The recruitment for the Sales and managers are taking place. The offices for the same is located in the GCDA Complex. The advertisement was given in yesterdays Manorama Avasarangal Page 3.

Yes , There was 2 full page supplement in Mumbai edition of ET about AUDI. . It is mentioned in that they will be soon opening their Kochi office

Its just big brands playing in Kochi.

[ani07]

Originally Posted by KMC

Unbeleivable another 300 acre township!!!!

..... How u you dig all these out

Google,using advanced operators like "+","-","site:","inurl:" etc .Also indexed status of page will be useful.Baani's page was indexed last week .
It will be useful if others share their searching strategies.

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Read these articles

Kochi, the new job destination

G. Krishnakumar

Talent crunch is not confined to the real estate and information technology sectors.

KOCHI: Titu Joseph is never tired of working extended hours in an office dealing with supply of medical equipment in the city.

Even though his main role is that of an office boy, the young lad from Kumaranalloor in Kottayam never refuses to take up an extra assignment given by his boss.

Eleven months after he landed in this ‘city of future’, Titu is excited about the numerous opportunities opening up before him.

“I expect a salary hike next month. Now, I am getting Rs.2,500 a month and the management provides food and accommodation. I save at least Rs.1,500 for my parents back home.”

Like Titu Joseph, thousands from across the State have made Kochi their home away from home.

The city is fast becoming a hot destination for the migrants who leave their homes in search of work. Agrees Jithin Menon, a marketing professional: “I was in Chennai for two years. But later I decided to shift to Kochi as the climate in Chennai was unbearable. My native place is Kannur and I have no plans to go back there. I wish to settle here with my family. Kochi has plenty of opportunities,” he says.

The openings in the job market are not confined to IT and ITES sectors alone. Real estate boom coupled with the increase in demand for skilled workers in private companies have turned Kochi into a sought-after city.

Sebi Thomas, a builder in the city, elaborates: “I am short of employees for doing wood work.

The bigger players in the field offer attractive salary (up to Rs.25,000 a month) for masons and support staff. I often meet the gap by bringing in workers from my native town Pala.”

Talent crunch is not confined to the real estate and IT sectors.

The hotel industry players refer to the growing need for skilled staff for house keeping and food and beverages service. Nandu Menon, a consultant in the hotel industry, said that the salary levels had gone up even in the entry level thanks to the city becoming a hot destination for big conventions and conferences. “The industry is lapping up every available talent,” he said.
http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/27/stor...2760821100.htm

Difficult times for daily wagers

K.S. Sudhi

Workers are lucky to get daily work

They borrow tools at Rs. 10 each

KOCHI: Kaloor, 7.30 a.m.: Rakkamma and her husband Muthayya have been waiting here for nearly an hour.

As the city rubbed away its slumber and woke up to the bustle of another hectic day, the couple vainly scanned the passersby. They looked into the eyes of those reaching Kaloor with a silent question. Is there a call for a job?

No. It is yet another day without work for them.

The clinking of iron trays, shovel and pickaxe of workers is drowned in the sea of chatter of those who have assembled there since early morning.

They bargain in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Oriya and Assamese…the lingo is undistinguishable in the hard bargain for a living. They also pick up a few Malayalam words in their first days of arrival itself. The crucial lessons in the art of survival in an alien place.

Raghu, an Andhraite, reached Kochi three days ago to join the large contingent of migrants who have reached Kochi. It is estimated that there are around five lakh migrant labourers in the district. It is the booming real estate business that is luring the workforce to the city. http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/27/stor...2760811100.htm

[KMC]

Heard a roumour that Sheraton is coming at Silver Sand Island , Can some one verify this .
Is it the City Lagoon project actually Sheraton Hotel ??

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Seawood Developers & Bayshore properties
Anchor, Kakkanad, 19 floors

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Jomer Symphony is the tallest now !!

JOMER SYMPHONY is the biggest apartment hotel project with five star facilities, worth INR.200 crores’ (USD 50 million) in south India. It is an absolute embodiment of a luxurious architectural marvel, standing tall at 28 floors in the prime location facing NH Bypass road, in Cochin. Jomer Symphony has a built up area of over 3,25000 sq.ft.

Update :

The Construction has reached 26th floor roof. The block work is completed till 24th floor as of 24th of June 2008. The current stage of construction is two months ahead of the schedule. The project is scheduled to be completed by September 2009.

450,000 sq ft Gold Souk from atop Symphony




Kent Glass House is 21 storey tall - looks minnow from Symphony

[KMC]

Wait for a 3.3 Mn Sqft Retail development by Mumbai based Phoenix Group as

http://myiris.com/shares/research/ES...S_20080109.pdf

[thunderboltz]

75% of House of Patel's $25m 'Natasha Riverdale' project sold out in less than two months since its UAE launch

Patel Real Estate Developers (PRDPL), the real estate arm of 'House of Patels', one of India's leading business conglomerates has announced that it has sold 75 percent of the 'Natasha Riverdale', a $25m plotted development project spread across 60 acres near Kochi, Kerala in less than two months since its launch in the UAE.

http://www.ameinfo.com/161797.html

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Colin Buchanan designs Smart City Kochi

SmartCity consultant

Kochi: SmartCity Kochi has appointed Colin Buchanan, a noted U.K. multi-disciplinary consultancy, as the master planner for its upcoming project in Kakkanad. “We will continue to consult the State government and the local community on our joint IT/ITES vision”, said SmartCity CEO and Board Member of SmartCity , Fareed Abdulrahman.

This seems to be their webpage
http://www.cbuchanan.co.uk/

[tonapz]

House of Patel’s US$25 million ‘Natasha Riverdale’ project - 75 percent sold out in less than two months since its UAE launch

Posted: 26-06-2008 , 09:37 GMT


Patel Real Estate Developers (PRDPL), the real estate arm of ‘House of Patels’, one of India’s leading business conglomerates has announced that it has sold 75 percent of the ‘Natasha Riverdale’, a US$ 25 million plotted development project spread across 60 acres near Kochi, Kerala in less than two months since its launch in the UAE. Investment into this project can be done by Arab nationals and other expatriates in the UAE after fulfilling the basic documentation requirements.

Thailand based Banyan Tree Spa operator has also identified the location for their upcoming spa development. Just 26 kilometers from Kochi city, this upscale community project will have a waterfront area for all plots, 5 acres of manmade lake, 9/7 metres wide internal roads, marina, and facilities for various outdoor activities, water sports and fishing among other features.

“Natasha Riverdale is the only project in Kerala designed with boat owner’s interest in mind there are 15,000 boat owners in Ernakulam city expected in the next 3 years. We are delighted to launch Natasha Riverdale our unique masterpiece amidst both individual and institutional investors in the Middle East. The project has two side river fronts and the land is full of palm trees and foliage. Kerala has experienced a growth rate of over 35 percent per annum in tourist inflow and this project will further grow the industry,” said A.S.Patel, Chairman, ‘House of Patels’.

Over the years, Kochi has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most significant city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai). Kochi is proud of its world class port and international airport that links it to many major cities worldwide.

A host of development projects are likely to transform Kochi into a key center of development in South India. An estimated investment of approximately US$10 billion is in the pipeline seeking to make Kerala an emerging hub of IT and sea-based industries. As per published reports, Tecom Investments has signed a $350 million SmartCity project in Kochi with the Kerala government. Furthermore, in 2005 DP World signed an agreement with the Cochin Port Trust (CoPT) to construct, develop and operate an international container transshipment terminal at Vallarpadam, Kochi, India.
“Kochi is arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'. Our project is located near Kochi and would be the next – talk of the town destination in Kerala. This nature friendly project will also provide buyers to earn income from home stay tourism opportunity,” said Rajesh Pillai, Vice Chairman, House of Patel.

“Connected with wide tarred roads, life at Natasha Riverdale is just mesmerizing. Just 15 minutes by boat to Vembanadu lake, our waterfront plots spread across 60 acres at Poothotta Kochi, is divided into plots of around 50 cents each with waterfront area. One can make a farmhouse, use the club house and can also park the boat right in front of your house. With many flagship projects coming up in the neighbourhood, Natasha Riverdale would also serve as a highly lucrative investment option,” added Pillai.

Natasha Riverdale is strategically located in an area surrounded by developments like Brigade group’s Golf course.

Currently the company is also marketing several major Dubai properties such as Burj Dubai Lake Hotel, The Boulevard, The Residences and The Old Town among other landmark projects spread across the Palms, Business Bay and other major locations. The property arm of 50 years old group - House of Patels, is a multi million-dollar conglomerate with interest in diversified fields including transportation, logistics, finance, constructions, courier and real estate developments.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: ABOUT - HOUSE OF PATELS;
House of Patel Property is the latest venture from The House of Patels, considering the exceeding demand for property in UAE and India; the company has introduced a new concept in property market by connecting the Indian & UAE Markets together. By affiliating with the biggest builders in both countries, the company helps the customer own the dream property without any hassles and cost. House of Patel Property is a Team of Property Consultants based in Dubai, UAE looking after the Sales and Marketing of Properties in India and in Dubai. We are the property arm of 50 years old group - House of Patels, which is a multi million-dollar conglomerate with interest in diversified fields including Transportation, Logistics, Finance, Constructions, Courier and Real Estate Developments. With net assets of well over US$ 200 million and market capitalization of US$ 500 Millions, the company is listed in Indian Stock Exchange and is now strengthening its position as a leading Property Marketing company by focusing on the core business of marketing properties globally. The company has own offices in United Arab Emirates, USA, UK, Canada, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand and have active agents network & representatives in more then 80 countries. The Real estate division from the House of Patels is driven by passion, quality and professionalism to provide best advice and service. With experience of more then 5 decades the company has gained many high profile clients, which includes landlords, investors and organizations, both local and international. To ensure you the best deals, we have most of the builders and properties listed in our web site. Facility to find a property by builder, city or price range and an enhanced "Agents Network Program" to easily manage your deals with your nearest agent. For more information kindly log on to www.houseofpatels.com. For more information;


http://www.albawaba.com/en/countries/UAE/230396

[Santhosh]

News from Indian Express

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems...Kochi&Topic=0&

KOCHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been given the take-off signal to set up an electronics and avionics plant in Kasargod. HAL’s board of directors stamped its approval last week on a feasibility report prepared by a technical committee that visited the State in April.

The good news reached Kerala with a bonus informing the State about HAL’s plan to set up two more facilities in this investment- starved land.

“They want 100 acres of land in Kochi and about 200 acres in Palakkad. We’ve not been given the exact details. But HAL is serious about expanding operations,” a top official of the Industries Department said while confirming that the foundation stone will be laid “by Onam time”.

The presence of an airport and seaport is HAL’s prime interest in Kochi.

“The international airport (Nedumbassery) is strategically located to attract major companies to set up maintenance and overhaul facilities for Asian markets. HAL sees a tremendous possibility of partnering with these global names,” HAL sources pointed out.

And in Palakkad HAL finds scope to outsource metallurgical tasks like forging and casting to smallscale units in the district and in neighbouring Coimbatore.

From a Kerala point of view, the move underlines the strengthening bond between CPM Minister Elamaram Kareem and Defence Minister A K Antony marking the beginning of a pragmatic relation where both give more import to long-term growth targets than to short-term political goals.

[abhilash]

Originally Posted by KMC

Wait for a 3.3 Mn Sqft Retail development by Mumbai based Phoenix Group as

http://myiris.com/shares/research/ES...S_20080109.pdf

3.3 Mn Sqft is something great!!
But they don't have land in kochi
Acquiring land in current scenario is little bit tough

[abhilash]

After all rumours and hurdles smart city to roll on
http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bi...RIAL&BV_ID=@@@

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Originally Posted by abhilash

After all rumours and hurdles smart city to roll on
http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bi...RIAL&BV_ID=@@@

Such rumors are never taken seriously - that a company of this fame will go to
another state and start discussing when their first project is on the go despite
technical and administrative problems. Even if it did there will always a question
"what happened to your first project". Only a too imaginative guy cud concoc such stuff.
Pointing out delay is one thing but embossing it with imagination is another level

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Mini Ratna status for Cochin Shipyard

First company in state to get this

Ministry actively considering Cochin Shipyard IPO plan
2008-06-28 10:31:44 Source : The Hindu Business Line

Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways is ‘actively’ considering Cochin Shipyard Ltd’s (CSL) proposal to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) for the public sector shipyard’s expansion plans.

Cochin Shipyard has been planning to set up a third dry dock and a small ship division in place. “The expansion would require an expenditure of Rs 1,000-1,300 crore. The IPO proceeds would be used to part-finance this expansion proposal,” said sources.

The Shipping Ministry is also considering a proposal to confer Miniratna status to Cochin Shipyard, which would allow CSL more financial and operational autonomy.
http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/ne...-/10/47/344598

Cochin Shipyard builds history
By Sudha S Namboothiry

The Cochin Shipyard Ltd., the largest Greenfield shipyard in the country made history when five platform supply vessels were floated on June 2, 2008 at Cochin simultaneously. The ships launched were the seventh in a series of eight ships under construction for Deep Sea Supply, Norway, two out of 4 ships for M/s Hellespont Steamship corporation, Greece and M/s Tidewater Marine International Inc, USA. Cochin shipyard is one of the leading shipbuilding & repair yard in India, which has an infrastructure that combines economy, scale, and flexibility, and has ISO 9001 accreditation.
http://www.commodityonline.com/news/...ry-9611-3.html

[elm07]

Thanks for the post Santhosh. This is great news. Hopefully the CIAL area can start to realise its full potential soon

Originally Posted by Santhosh

News from Indian Express

http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems...Kochi&Topic=0&

KOCHI: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been given the take-off signal to set up an electronics and avionics plant in Kasargod. HAL’s board of directors stamped its approval last week on a feasibility report prepared by a technical committee that visited the State in April.

The good news reached Kerala with a bonus informing the State about HAL’s plan to set up two more facilities in this investment- starved land.

“They want 100 acres of land in Kochi and about 200 acres in Palakkad. We’ve not been given the exact details. But HAL is serious about expanding operations,” a top official of the Industries Department said while confirming that the foundation stone will be laid “by Onam time”.

The presence of an airport and seaport is HAL’s prime interest in Kochi.

“The international airport (Nedumbassery) is strategically located to attract major companies to set up maintenance and overhaul facilities for Asian markets. HAL sees a tremendous possibility of partnering with these global names,” HAL sources pointed out.

And in Palakkad HAL finds scope to outsource metallurgical tasks like forging and casting to smallscale units in the district and in neighbouring Coimbatore.

From a Kerala point of view, the move underlines the strengthening bond between CPM Minister Elamaram Kareem and Defence Minister A K Antony marking the beginning of a pragmatic relation where both give more import to long-term growth targets than to short-term political goals.

[pramodusnair]

Cheloor Corporate Office Complex, MG Road, Kochi

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SmartCity: work to begin by October

Staff Reporter

Government completes formalities for transfer of 100 more acres

More issues to be taken up at July 3 meet of director board


KOCHI: The construction work of SmartCity Kochi is expected to begin by October this year, said S. Sarma, Minister for Fisheries and Registration and chairman of SmartCity Kochi.

He was briefing the media here after the annual general meeting of SmartCity.

The State government has completed formalities on its part for transferring the remaining 100 acres needed for the project from the Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

Now it is for the promoters Tecom to follow up the procedure, Mr. Sarma said.

Tecom was faced with the difficulty of not being able to register the 236 acres identified for the SmartCity project. While 136 acres has been given the SEZ status, Tecom is seeking the same status for the remaining 100 acres.

Failing this, the company will have to go for separate registrations.

Issues such as setting up of an office and relocating the PWD road that passes through the project area will be taken up at the next director board meeting, to be held here on July 3, Mr. Sarma said.

He presided over the annual general meeting. Baju George, acting company secretary, SmartCity Kochi; Sreela, Additional Secretary, Government of Kerala; Midhun Beeru, business development manager, SmartCity Kochi; and Sulaiman Al-Riyami, business development manager, Tecom, attended the meeting.

The meeting approved the budget and accounts.

It also ratified the appointments of Ajayakumar, State IT Secretary, and Anirudha Damkey, director of finance, Tecom, as director board members at the second director board meeting.

Tecom had earlier appointed Colin Buchanan, one of the leading United Kingdom-based multi-disciplinary consultants handling town master planning, urban design and traffic engineering, as the master planner for the project. http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/01/stor...0160990100.htm

[sakrishna]

Five maritime universities proposed
G. KRISHNAKUMAR
Kochi is among the cities suggested for setting up a maritime university.

Kochi is among the five cities in the country short-listed for setting up a maritime university.
A Parliamentary committee has recommended that the remaining institutions should be established in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam, with clearly demarcated geographical jurisdiction.
The Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, headed by senior CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury, recommended that the government consider bringing in fresh, comprehensive legislation for the creation of the universities.
“The most important point is to have multiple maritime universities to cater to the expanding sector as maritime trade is growing at the rate of 20 per cent every year,” the committee said.
The committee observed that a country like India with a large coastline did not boast a number of maritime universities to train engineers and officers when the sector is facing an acute shortage of manpower.
India is one of the largest maritime countries in the world with a strong, dedicated, efficient and reliable reservoir of officers and ratings of merchant navy, but it does not have a single maritime university to facilitate the needs of maritime and related sectors.
The committee suggested that there is the need for augmenting training capacity and capabilities in the country to meet the projected global shortage of 27,000 officers by 2015.
It is also necessary to increase the share of India in the world maritime manpower fleet from the current six per cent to at least 20 per cent.
The committee also felt that one university was not enough to serve the purpose of maritime studies and research. The panel remained unconvinced of the reasons for having a single university. It felt that the maritime university should cover the entire gamut of maritime activities and endeavour to deal with an exhaustive range of subjects other than shipping.
It has recommended that the term “maritime studies” be elaborated in the Bill to explain the scope of courses to be offered — maritime security; law; history; ocean engineering; exploitation of resources; ship and port management; maritime transport; and logistics and maritime insurance.
The objective of the proposed maritime university is to facilitate and promote maritime studies, research and extension work with focus on emerging areas of studies like oceanography; maritime history; maritime laws; maritime security; search and rescue; and transportation of dangerous cargo. It will also initiate studies in environmental studies and related fields.
Research facilities

The university will promote advanced knowledge by providing institutional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit and make provisions for integrated courses in science and other key and frontier areas of technology and allied disciplines. The university will take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in the teaching-learning process, inter-disciplinary studies and research.

http://www.hindu.com/edu/2008/07/01/...0150070300.htm