[Project] India - Kunthukal Naval Base Expansion

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TYPE	Infrastructure
BUILDER	India
CLIENT	India
SITE LOCATION	India
SECTOR	Military
PROJECT NAME	Kunthukal Naval Base Expansion
PROJECT COST	280,000,000.00
COMPLETION DATE	02/12/2026
PROJECT INFORMATION	The Kunthukal Naval Base Expansion is a project to expand the size of Kunthukal Naval Base from the ability to dock five corvette-sized ships to a total of 21 vessels. Infrastructure The port will see the addition of four reinforced double-sided jetties, offering eight primary berths. Using side-by-side double-banking, the base will be able to accomodate an additional 16 frigate-sized vessels. Extensive dredging will also be executed to maintain a deep-draft approach channels and a high-diameter turning basin. Logistics To ensure fleet readiness, the base will function as a self-contained replenishment centre: POL Infrastructure: Installation of standard hardened Petrol, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) tank farms for high-volume refuelling. Ordnance Storage: Construction of a Type II Munitions Magazine, providing secure, climate-controlled storage for fleet ballistics and missile systems, built in semi-bunker neighbourhoods, surrounded by dirt grounds to prevent extensive damages if fire or explosion occurs. Maintenance: A Level II Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) facility will be established. This industrial hub will provide repair capabilities, including modular engine swaps, advanced electronics calibration, and mid-tier hull maintenance. Command, Control, and Security The administrative and security heart of the base will be situated roughly 1 km inland to provide a protective buffer and operational oversight. C4I Centre: A dedicated Command Building will house secure communication suites, featuring integrated SIPR/NIPR network architecture for encrypted joint-force coordination. Fleet Support Centre: A centralised hub to manage vessel logistics, crew rotations, and shore-to-ship services. Force Protection: The Installation will be enclosed by a multi-layered security perimeter, including reinforced fencing, biometric-controlled gatehouses, and advanced waterfront physical security systems for subsurface and surface threat detection. Personnel & Garrison Support The base will provide permanent stationing for 1,280 naval personnel. Residential Complex: Construction of four modern barracks buildings designed for high-density, high-readiness living. Support Facilities: The garrison footprint includes all necessary ancillary structures for life support, including medical stations, mess halls, stores, bars, and administrative offices to ensure sustained operational moral and efficiency.