Amaravati Construction Work Set to Accelerate in February as Tenders Near Finalization

Amaravati: Construction activities in Amaravati are expected to pick up pace starting from the second week of February. The tender finalization process is nearing completion, with the central government’s assurance of financial support from the ADB, World Bank, and HUDCO. Minister Narayana confirmed that construction will resume and accelerate next month.

Minister Narayana visited the ongoing construction site in Nelapadu, near Amaravati's administrative buildings, where work began before 2019. This includes significant infrastructure projects such as the GAD Tower, four other towers, and the High Court raft foundation. Currently, the foundations of these buildings are submerged in water, and efforts to drain the water have been underway for several days.

Speaking to the media, Minister Narayana recalled that on January 1, 2015, a land pooling notification for the capital was issued. In just 58 days, farmers had handed over 34,000 acres of land to the government without any issues. He emphasized the sacrifices made by the farmers, stating that the aim is to make Amaravati one of the top five cities globally.

The construction plan includes iconic buildings for the government complex, including the Assembly, Administrative Towers, and the High Court. These structures will span a total area of 1.4 crore square feet. The GAD Tower, designed with 48 floors, will cover 17.3 lakh square feet, while Towers 1 and 2 will be 40 floors each, with a combined area of 28.41 lakh square feet. Towers 3 and 4, also 40 floors, will cover 23.43 lakh square feet. The High Court will have 8 floors, encompassing 20.32 lakh square feet, and the Assembly building will span 11.22 lakh square feet, featuring a viewpoint at a height of 250 meters.

Minister Narayana also highlighted that the design includes plans to transform the area into a tourist attraction when the Assembly is not in session. The design process has been completed, and construction has begun. Additionally, the construction of 4,053 apartments for officials, public representatives, and employees, covering 1.24 crore square feet, is underway.

The Minister pointed out that construction work had stalled under the YSRCP government due to opposition to the TDP, which led to delays. The foundations of these iconic buildings remained submerged for years, but work has resumed based on IIT expert reports.

Delays due to legal issues have also plagued the project. Minister Narayana explained that many of these problems stemmed from the previous government’s chaotic governance. However, since the coalition government took charge, efforts to resolve these legal challenges have been making progress. He also mentioned that the two installments of rent funds due to farmers have been deposited.

As of now, tenders for 40 projects worth ₹38,571 crore have been issued for the construction of Amaravati. Minister Narayana confirmed that all remaining tenders will be finalized by the end of this month, and construction will significantly accelerate from the second week of February. He reiterated that the Amaravati project is expected to be completed within three years.