Thursday, August 1, 2024

Chennai metro signs contract to prepare DPR from Koyamedu to Avadi corridor

CHENNAI:

Chennai Metro Rail Limited has signed a Contract Agreement for the

preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for introduction of Metro Rail from

Koyambedu to Avadi via Padi Pudhu nagar, Ambattur and Thirumullaivoyal.

 

The Contract has been awarded to RITES Limited for a value of Rs. 80.48 Lakh

(excluding GST). The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) was issued to RITES Limited on

11.06.2024 in the presence of M.A. Siddique., Managing Director, Chennai Metro Rail.

 

This proposed corridor is approximately 16 km long and include approximately

15 Elevated Metro Stations. The preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for

the corridor is being undertaken considering the developments such as Information

Technology Parks, industrial and thickly populated areas along the corridor.

 

The work involves more than 30 boreholes for soil investigation and conducting topographical

survey for the entire length. The assignment is expected to be completed by

November 2024. Following an extensive alignment study during the DPR stage, the

total number of stations and the details of land requirements will be finalized.

 

Meanwhile, Chennai Metro has signed a Contract Agreement for the

Preparation of Detail Project Report (DPR) for Property Development for integrated

land Parcels at Metro station entry/exit in Corridor 3 and 5 of CMRL Phase-2. The

Contract has been awarded to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited for a value of

Rs. 57.00 Lakhs (excluding GST).



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