The Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) is requesting proposals for the development of three properties under it on Kozhikode beach from interested firms. A pre-bid meeting has been organised at the Government Guest House in Kozhikode at 11 a.m. on Wednesday (September 17, 2025) to discuss ideas in connection with the bidding process.
The first project is for the development of a Multimodal Transit Yard at North Beach, which will have smark parking facilities besides amenities such as e-ticketing, security, surveillance, toilet, EV charging, vendor kiosks, children’s play area, outdoor gymnasium and lawns.
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The 2.5 acres of land close to the Vellayil harbour is to have the facility to park a minimum of 150 cars. The smart parking facility involves automatic boom barriers, RFID readers and digital payment systems while related signages, fire fighting facility, electricity, lighting and slipways (for boat parking) are mandatory. However, the bidders will have the right to set up other facilities subject to the controls under CRZ and KMBR.
The second project is to come up in another 2.5 acres of land on South Beach, where priority is for development maximising access to natural beauty while fostering cultural, economic and social vibrancy. Projects that come under tourism and hospitality, recreational marine activities, commercial ventures, infrastructure and port led industries are advised in this space.
