Thiruvananthapuram: Public Works and Tourism Minister Mohammad Riyaz said that the face of Malabar will change with the renovation of the Connolly Canal. Water transport plays an important role in the freight transport of the state. He told Mathrubhumi.com that the government was trying to reclaim these roads which had been abandoned over time.
The Government has made it a priority to upgrade the West Coast Canal waterway from South Kovalam to North Bekal. As part of this, tourism potential is of great importance.
The Connolly Canal in Kozhikode is of great historical significance. The government has decided to upgrade it to a waterway standard. The government has decided to implement a Rs 1118 crore project to develop the canal, which was completed in 1848, with Kifby funding.
It was once an important waterway but was eventually destroyed. The government has decided to change this situation. With the completion of the project, major changes will be made in Kozhikode town and the Malabar region. The flood problem which is a major headache for the city of Kozhikode will come to an end completely.
It will also boost the tourism sector. It will become one of the major attractions for domestic and foreign tourists. As in many European countries, the waterway is a beautiful sight during rush hour. This method of changing the image of tourism itself will lead to big changes.
And it will become a job for many. Apart from this, freight transport can also be carried forward in a good manner. The government intends to move the project forward in a timely manner, uniting all. There is no doubt that this decision will lead to a huge leap in tourism and freight traffic to Kozhikode and Kerala, the Minister said.