Nandyal Collector G Rajakumari along with SP Adhiraj Raj Singh and MLA Budda Rajasekhar Reddy inspecting Seaplane Trial Run arrangements in Srisail Photo | Express
VIJAYAWADA: The State government is all set to conduct a trial run for the seaplane service between Vijayawada and Srisailam on November 9. The event is scheduled to be held at Baburri Grounds, Punami Ghat.
A meeting to review the arrangements for the programme was held on Tuesday with Maritime Board CEO Praveen Aditya, Sub-Collector K Chaitanya, and event organisers. The officials discussed several aspects, including seating arrangements, entry plans, drinking water supply, temporary toilets, and providing the public with the opportunity to watch the event live by installing LCDs at major locations in Vijayawada.
The arrangements for the inaugural ceremony are being made, said Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) Commissioner Dhyanachandra HM. During the meeting, he emphasised that all arrangements for the event should be made without any shortcomings.
The service will connect Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada with Pathala Ganga in Srisailam, Nandyal district, offering a quicker and more convenient travel option.
Additional Commissioner of Projects Dr D Chandrashekhar, Chief Engineer R Srinath Reddy, Chief City Planner G V G S V Prasad, In-charge Chief Medical Health Officer Dr Suresh Babu, Zonal Commissioner Ramya Keerthana, Executive Engineer Venkateswara Reddy, Joint Director Amruth, and In-charge Dr Latha, among others were present.
The 10-passenger amphibious seaplane will cut the seven-hour road journey from Vijayawada to Srisailam to just 40 minutes. If successful, the seaplane service could boost tourism revenue and expand to assist in medical emergencies and natural disasters.
