The project has been stalled due to protests from the locals. Kochi: The Kochi corporation’s plans to construct a modern abattoir at Cheranellore have met with roadblocks.
But the locals have come up with protests against the construction of the abattoir,” said Seena Gokulan, chairperson, standing committee for health. The corporation had only begun the preliminary steps, including surveying the land, when protests started. “It is in the corporation’s land at Cheranellore that we designed a project to set up a modern abattoir.
Constructing a slaughterhouse in the busy city centre will also cause traffic congestion and other issues.
Earlier, the corporation had decided to demolish the existing abattoir at Kaloor and construct a new facility at Cheranellore, which was selected after considering the high land value at Kaloor.
Following discussions between the grama panchayat and the corporation, it was decided that 50 cents will be allotted for a playground, and the remaining 1.5 acres can be used for constructing the abattoir. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. The local body owns more than two acres in Cheranellore panchayat. The corporation’s plan was to construct a commercial complex at Kaloor where the abattoir exists now. the abattoir doesn’t have modern equipment to cull animals and process the meat in a scientific manner While it is operating with temporary approval from the pollution control board. Download the TOI App.