In a bid to expedite the Shamuka tourism project near Sipasarubali, about ten kms South of Puri, Orissa government is speeding up land acquisition process for this mega venture. Apart from developing four five-star hotels, the Shamuka tourism project will consist of a convention centre of international standards with a seating capacity of nearly 1,500, a 18-hole golf course, boutique hotels, international spa and wellness centres, an entertainment zone and sports facilities. The state government is investing Rs 50-70 crore on providing external infrastructure like electricity and water supply for the five-star hotel properties.
According to a report in The Business Standard, the state government, which acquired around 970 acres in the first phase for the Rs 3,500-crore project, has now set in motion the process to acquire 626 acres of land for the project in the second phase. The Shamuka tourism project requires 2,500-3,000 acres in all. The second phase of land acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2010.
The project is being developed on the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. After the second phase land acquisition, |