The authorities here on Tuesday kick-started the proceedings for testing the soil samples of the Cheruvally estate at Erumeli, the site of the proposed Sabarimala Greenfield International Airport.
In the presence of a team of Revenue officials led by Kanjirappally headquarters deputy tahsildar N. Jayaprakash, technicians from Geoid Consultancy Private Limited, a private agency, began marking the points for collecting the soil samples. The test is being carried out under the supervision of Louis Berger, a private agency tasked with preparing a detailed project report of the proposed airport.
According to officials, as many 14 holes will be bored at a depth of 10 m to 20 m at eight places starting from the western side of the property, and the soil samples will be sent for examination in Mumbai. The results will be crucial in obtaining a clearance for the project from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
