Bangalore (Metro Rail News): SECON Pvt Ltd. initiated the geotechnical work on Magadi road for 44.65 km long Bangalore Metro Phase 3, which is under construction.
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) awarded four packages for soil investigation work on Phase 3. Two of the packages were secured by SECON Pvt. Ltd.
Here, is the list of all four contractors finalized for geotechnical work.
| Firms | Work scope | Total cost |
| SECON Pvt. Ltd. | Mysore Road Station to Kanteerava Studio Station | Rs.1.31 crore |
| SECON Pvt. Ltd. | Hosahalli Station to Kadabagere Station including Sunkadakatte Depot | Rs.1.54 crore |
| Myrtle Project and Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. | Kanteerava Studio Station to Kempapura Station | Rs.1.32 crore |
| Manglam Consultancy Services (Hyderabad) | JP Nagar 4th Phase to Mysore Road Station | Rs.1.32 crore |
Outcomes of geotechnical work
These 4 sub-soil investigation contracts for phase 3 will help out in the proper design of the line’s viaducts and stations. The reports will also be included in the civil construction’s tender documents, to help infrastructure companies be more informed about financial bids so that there should be the instalment of appropriate machinery, methods & technology during construction.
Bangalore Metro Phase 3
In August 2024, the Central Government cabinet approved Bangalore Metro’s Phase 3 project with a total cost of Rs.15,611 crore. The deadline for the project hasn’t been finalised yet.
Bangalore Metro Phase 3’s scope of work includes the construction work of two elevated routes.
- Orange Line spans a 32.15 km stretch line, which connects Kempapura – JP Nagar 4th Phase featuring 22 stations along with Outer Ring Road (ORR).
- A 12.5 km long line connecting Kadabagare – Hosahalli has 9 stations.
