The Andaman and Lakshadweep Harbour Works (ALHW), established in 1965, is responsible for developing port infrastructure in the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. ALHW implemented significant projects, including breakwaters, wharves, jetties, dry docks, and fish landing centers across various Islands. The organization has played a crucial role in the region’s development, enhancing connectivity and supporting economic activities. Notable projects include Construction of Breakwaters for providing sheltered Harbours, Dry Docks and slipways for ship repairs, development of the Haddo Wharf with container handling facilities, the exclusive bulk cargo wharf at Chatham Island, the inter-island ferry jetties at Phoenix Bay, and Passenger terminal buildings for visiting tourists to the Islands. In addition, ALHW has carried out strategic projects for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the Islands.
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Sl. No. |
Name of Projects |
Estimated Cost |
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ONGOING PROJECTS |
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1. |
Extension of New Dry Dock-II at Marine Dockyard in Port Blair, South Andaman. |
123.95 |
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2. |
Purchase of Equipment for the Dry Dock- II in Port Blair. |
26.09 |
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3. |
Development of Sea Port Terminal at Havelock in A&N Island. |
24.98 |
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4. |
Construction of sea wall/Shore protection work at Mus in Car Nicobar in Andaman & Nicobar islands. |
47.13 |
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PROJECTS IN PIPELINE |
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1. |
Extension of Jetty by 150m x 20m and 8 Navigational aids at Long Island in A&N Island. |
111.63 |
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2. |
Providing Passenger amenities at Long Island & Renovation aids Office cum Transit Accommodation in ALHW Complex at Long Island, Middle Andaman. |
10.48 |
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3. |
Providing Floating Jetty with RCC Floats at Ross & Smith Island, Diglipur in A&N Islands. |
15.78 |
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4.
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Construction of Sea Port Terminal at Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) in A&N Island. |
80.00 |