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Pradeep Kumar

31/05/21 11:00 AM IST

Floating jetty

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Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates floating jetty at Old Goa

Highlights
  • The floating jetty at Old Goa will prove a game changer for the tourism sector of Goa.
  • Panjim and Old Goa will be connected by ferry and cruise services. 
  • The jetty will offer safe, hassle free transportation to the tourists. 
  • The Government of India has approved setting up of two Concrete floating jetties on River Mondovi (NW-68) to connect Old Goa and Panjim.
  • This is the second floating jetty constructed on River Mondovi (NW-68). 
Advantage
  • Their price is approximately 1/5th of the price of fixed jetty. Similarly they are quicker to build and install, easier to use.
  • The designed life of floating jetty is up to 50 years. Also, being floating structures they don't need CRZ clearances.
  • They can be increased in size or reduced as per changes in users' requirement or the changes in jetty site's hydrographic profile.
Source: PIB

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