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Chennai Trade Centre (CTC), an international exhibition-cum-convention centre at Nandambakkam, about 7 km from the airport, is set to increase the built-up space.
The built-up area is expected to be more than doubled over the next two years. The State government plans to add 16,000 sq m (as against earlier planned 6,000 sq m) of air conditioned space, taking the total space to 30,000 sq m. Along with the expansion, a food court and some other facilities are being planned, according to a top official.
The new space is expected to come up on 9.13 acres.
In September 2015, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announced that the government would take up expansion of CTC at a cost of ₹298 crore.
It is gathered that the Government has provided the land for expansion. Final cost estimates are getting ready and approval is expected in a couple of months. The expansion is expected to be completed in about 18 months from then.
“A city like Chennai would definitely require more exhibition space as it is on the international manufacturing map now. So, expansion is a step in the right direction and with increased space, it can attract more international fairs, which will give further visibility to attract investments,” said an industry representative.
CTC, set up in 2001 as a joint venture between India Trade Promotion Organisation and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation , is spread over 25 acres and comprises three exhibition halls and a convention centre.
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