ULCCS Completes ₹453 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Kerala, Strengthening Coastal Protection and Connectivity

The Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS), one of India’s largest cooperative infrastructure organisations, has successfully completed three major infrastructure projects in Kerala with a combined value of ₹453 crore. The projects include a large-scale coastal protection system, a water-crossing bridge and a climate-resilient highway corridor, highlighting the growing capabilities of cooperative-led infrastructure development in the country.

These projects demonstrate ULCCS’ expertise in executing technically demanding infrastructure works across challenging geographies. From marine engineering to resilient road infrastructure, the organisation continues to showcase its ability to deliver complex public works efficiently and at scale.

Founded more than a century ago, ULCCS has executed over 7,500 projects and has evolved from a regional cooperative into a multi-sector infrastructure solutions provider. The organisation now undertakes complex assignments across transportation infrastructure, coastal engineering and urban development.

One of the key projects involves the construction of a 7.31 kilometre coastal protection system designed to address shoreline erosion and recurring sea intrusion. The project included large-scale marine engineering works such as the placement of around 1.25 lakh tetrapods and nearly 8.5 lakh tonnes of granite armour units. Groyne structures were also installed to stabilise shoreline sediment movement, helping protect vulnerable coastal settlements from rising climate risks and extreme weather conditions.

ULCCS has also completed South India’s longest over-backwater road bridge, spanning 1,755 metres. Constructed almost entirely over water, the bridge required specialised marine construction techniques using barges and floating platforms. The structure incorporates 55 metre bow-string arch spans and multiple long spans designed to support inland waterway navigation while improving connectivity to previously isolated island communities.

The third project focuses on a semi-elevated highway corridor designed to remain operational during seasonal flooding. By elevating critical sections above flood levels, the corridor ensures all-weather connectivity and reduces disruptions to economic activity and mobility for nearby communities.

As climate resilience becomes an important focus for infrastructure planning in India, projects like these highlight how cooperative institutions such as ULCCS are playing a key role in building durable, community-focused and future-ready infrastructure.