[Project] India - Navlakhi Naval Base

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TYPE	Infrastructure
BUILDER	India
CLIENT	India
SITE LOCATION	India
SECTOR	Military
PROJECT NAME	Navlakhi Naval Base
PROJECT COST	138,000,000.00
COMPLETION DATE	07/09/2026
PROJECT INFORMATION	The Navlakhi Naval Base is a critical strategic development situated along the Gulf of Kutch. As a critical forward-operating node in Gujarat, this base is designed to provide rapid response capabilities and logistical sustainment for the Indian Navy’s littoral and heavy surface fleet, securing the vital maritime corridors leading to the ports of Kandla and Mundra. Infrastructure The waterfront will be engineered to overcome the unique tidal challenges of the region, providing stable, high-capacity berthing for a diverse fleet. Three reinforced double-sided jetties, offering six primary berths. Using side-by-side double-banking, the base is capable of accommodating up to 12 docked vessels at a time. Due to the high siltation rates and extreme tidal range of the Gulf of Kutch, extensive capital dredging will be executed to maintain a deep-draft approach channel and a high-diameter turning basin, ensuring 24/7 navigation from the Arabian Sea regardless of low-tide constraints. 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 1,600 naval personnel. Residential Complex: Construction of six modern barracks building 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.