The Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yediyurappa has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a Rs 220 crore airport project in his political bastion of Shivamogga, this airport will give a boost to tourism, industries and economic activities in the region. The project to construct the well-equipped airport at Sogane in Shivamogga taluk at the cost of Rs 220 crore in about 662.38 acre land area has been initiated, the project will be taken up in two phases. It will be completed in a year’s time. The first phase consists of runway, taxiway, apron, approach road, peripheral road and compound wall construction, while the second phase consists of terminal building, ATC tower, fire station building, among others, as per reports.
Noting that under the Udan scheme the project has been envisaged to provide affordable air travel to people, the Chief Minister expressed confidence about tourism, industries and economic activities in the region getting a boost, with the small airport coming up at Shivamogga. He also directed officials to complete the airport work on time without compromising on the quality. Highlighting various developmental works that is being implemented in Shivamogga, the district which is regarded as his political turf, Yediyurappa said, with the cooperation of the central government various railway projects have also been taken up in the district including Shivamogga- Shikaripura rail route.