Kerala CM to inaugurate L&T Tech Park at Kochi
Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will inaugurate ‘Tejomaya' – Phase I project of L&T Tech Park and will also launch the work for its proposed phase II project – ‘Signature Tower'. Both the projects are located in the Infopark campus at Kakkanad, Kochi. The Chief Minister will inaugurate the project in the presence of S. Sharma, Minister of Fisheries and Registration and many other government officials, dignitaries and IT clients.
With a total built up area of 1.1 million sq. ft coming up in two phases and spread across 7.5 acres, L&T Tech Park is set to catalyze the IT boom in Kochi by providing world-class workspace for companies having expansion plans in tier-2 cities. With its proximity to the airport and the city, and many other operational advantages, Infopark has emerged as an ideal destination for IT and ITES companies planning for expansion in Kochi.
Being a special economic zone, the SEZ occupants can enjoy the benefit of tax and duty exemptions offered by the government of Kerala. TEJOMAYA, the first Phase of the project at Infopark is ready for occupation and offers column free space with larger floor plates, high-end Security systems and Infrastructure facilities for continuous IT/ITES operations. The interiors and exteriors of the building are designed for a comfortable working environment with modern lifestyle.
Several IT majors like TCS, IBS, Arbitron Inc., L&T Infotech, etc. have already booked space in Tejomaya. Over 3500 technocrats are expected to be working out of the facility. Consisting of ground plus nine floors, Tejomaya also houses a 250 seater cafeteria, health club & gymnasium, business centre and ATMs. With a 100% power back-up facility, “Tejomaya” is complete with all building management system and offers the best plug-and-play facility.
Signature Tower, the Phase II project envisages the development of the 21 storied Twin-tower of 6.75 Lakh sq. ft area and is designed to be a Landmark for IT Infrastructure at Kochi. The project is planned to be ready by 2009 providing employment for 7000 IT professionals. The design and construction of the facilities will integrate green building concepts for making the facilities more energy efficient and to provide maximum human and machine comfort.
Eco-sensitive architecture and energy conservation systems will be the salient features of this landmark structure. A helipad is planned on the terrace for emergency evacuation. L&T Tech Park will have 2 Multi-Level car parking facilities with a whopping 4.5 lakh sq.ft car parking area, at a parking ratio of 1:550. Kerala's commercial capital Kochi is leading to become one of the leading hubs for growing knowledge-based industries like IT.
With premium educational institutions like NIT, CUSAT, 83 Engineering Colleges, over 300 Arts & Science Colleges and 2 international Airports, Kerala's infrastructure is growing rapidly. High-end life-style Apartments, Malls & Multiplexes, Super Specialty Hospitals, 6-Lane Highway connecting airport and seaport are already part of Kochi.
With a proactive State Government, excellent talent pool, and the lowest attrition rate and employee cost, it is attractive for IT companies to set up their operations in Kochi, thereby generating job opportunities for a large pool of skilled professionals.
Announcing this, K.V. Rangaswami, Member of the Board and President (Construction), L&T said “L&T Tech Park at Kochi is an ideal place to meet the present and future needs of all types of knowledge-based industry. Many software giants are moving to Kerala because of its emergence as a good, green IT hub”. They all can benefit from the intelligent work-space of L&T Tech Park, he added.
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