Willingdon Island is created in 1930s. It is createted as part of dredging Vembanttu kayal (Vembanad Lake). It is named after the former Viceroy of India, lord Willington. This manmade island is connected with main land Kochi with Venduruthy Bridge. Sir Robert Bristow, who was appointed by Lord Willingdon, then-the Governor of Madras Presidency was the main Engineer for this project. It is road and rail by side of it. Willingdon Island is created as part of improving ship handling facilities in Kochi during the British rule.
Willington Island is a link that connect Kochi with other and there are some of the beautiful hotels, commercial and industrial offices etc. The old Kochi airport, shipbuilding yard, wharf, the Southern Naval Command Head Quarters and the customs house are located in this island.
Willington Island is a link that connect Kochi with other and there are some of the beautiful hotels, commercial and industrial offices etc. The old Kochi airport, shipbuilding yard, wharf, the Southern Naval Command Head Quarters and the customs house are located in this island.
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