The office complex which is part of the Kollam railway station redevelopment project is expected to be commissioned by May 2024 in the first phase.
A high-level review meeting held in the presence of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Southern Railway on Thursday assessed that the works are progressing fast. “As per the contract, the construction is to be completed by January 2026, but when we consider the progress of construction, the work can be completed in November 2025,” said N.K. Premachandran, MP, after the meeting.
More than 90% construction of the office complex has been completed. All offices, except those providing direct services to the passengers, will be shifted to the new office complex. The office complex has an area of 59,200 sq ft (5,500 sq m) to accommodate 32 office units in the administrative and technical departments. Since the 32 offices in the current building will be relocated, work on the main building at the first entrance can begin. The construction of gang room and parking area near the SMP market which can accommodate 65 cars and 610 bikes has also been completed.
