भारतीय अंतर्देशीय जलमार्ग प्राधिकरण
Features
| Date of declaration | February, 1993 |
|---|---|
| NW-3 consists of | |
|
West coast canal (Kottapuram - Kollam) |
168 km |
|
Udyogmandal canal (Kochi Pathalam bridge) |
23 km |
|
Champakara canal (Kochi - Ambalamugal) |
14 km |
| Total length |
205 km |
| Sea opening- 4 nos |
Munambam, Kochi, Kayamkulam and Neendakara |
| Tidal influence |
About 0.70 m to 1.00 m rise during high tide |
| Obstacles |
Lock gates at Thanneermukkom, and Thrikunnapuzha |
| Narrow portions |
Alappuzha Kollam stretch |