The Times of India     24.12.2014 

Corporation approval for Rupees 2.62 crore abattoir

KOCHI: The Kochi corporation has approved the plan for setting up a Rs 2.62-crore slaughterhouse at Mattancherry.

The abattoir will be set up on public-private-partnership (PPP) basis.

A private agency, Virgo Aqua, has been entrusted with the task of preparing a detailed project report, tender document, design and estimate for the project.

"As the project is being executed on the PPP basis, the corporation will not have to undertake any financial burden. Since the corporation council has given its nod, we will submit the project before the government for approval," said mayor Tony Chammany.

Dr J Abraham, a veterinary expert, will monitor the implementation of the project. He will also be the advisor to the corporation. At the council meeting, Virgo Aqua made a presentation of the proposed slaughterhouse.