Chennai, Oct 3:
Preliminary work has begun for the proposed Terminal 5 at Chennai airport, with the Tamil Nadu government initiating the land acquisition process for the expansion project. The proposed development is part of efforts to augment airport infrastructure and meet the city’s growing air passenger traffic.
The government has appointed officials to undertake the initial land acquisition-related work, including identifying the required parcels and carrying out the necessary procedures.
The Terminal 5 project is expected to add new infrastructure to Chennai airport and support the expansion of passenger-handling capacity. The development will involve coordination between various government agencies and airport authorities.
The move comes amid continuing efforts to expand Chennai’s aviation infrastructure as passenger traffic at the airport increases. Further details on the extent of land required and the subsequent construction schedule are expected as the acquisition process progresses.