Development of Inland Waterways at Dighi
This project involved a pioneering low cost sloping submerged piled jetty resulting in a very cost effective alternative to creek bridges that would not typically be built in rural areas. IWT development at Dighi port has a RO-RO type end birthing jetty along with a fully modern ship shaped terminal building.
- Key Features:
- Offshore details: Total length of jetty – 125m, diameter of pile 1200mm, total no. of piles are 28
- Onshore details: Bund area – 4900sqm, open space & parking area – 150sqm, terminal building area – 617sqm.
- Total cost of Project: Rs. 12.72 crores
