
CHENNAI (Metro Rail News): Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has signed a contract agreement for the construction of metro stations in Corridor 3 of the CMRL Phase-II Project. The contract, labeled as Contract No. C3-CP01-UG-01, was signed with M/s DINESHCHANDRA-SOMA Joint Venture on July 13, 2023. This contract is part of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funding for Phase-II of the Chennai Metro.
On June 2, 2023, the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for Tender No. CMRL/CON/PHASE-II/CORR-3/CP01/UG01-RT01/2021 was issued to the joint venture of M/s DINESHCHANDRA-SOMA. The total value of the contract amounts to INR 1063.37 Cr, which includes Provisional Sum and GST.
The scope of work under this contract involves the construction of four underground stations at Moolakadai, Perambur Market, Sembiyam, and Perambur Metro Crossover at Sembiyam. Additionally, it includes works other than the diaphragm wall for two underground stations at Madhavaram Milk Colony and Murari Hospital (Madhavaram High Road Metro) in Corridor-03 of the CMRL Phase-II Project.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Thiru. M.A. Siddique I.A.S., Managing Director of CMRL. The contract was signed by Thiru. T. Archunan, Director (Projects) of CMRL, and Thiru. Pranav Kumar, Vice President (Technical) of DINESHCHANDRA-SOMA Joint Venture. Several officials from CMRL, GC, and the contracting company were present during the occasion, including Thiru. T. Livingstone Eliazer, Chief General Manager (PP&D), Thiru. D. Gurunath Reddy, Additional General Manager (CP), and Thiru. Reepu Daman Dube, Joint General Manager (UG).
The signing of the contract agreement is a step forward in the development of Chennai’s metro infrastructure. The construction of these metro stations will contribute to the expansion and enhancement of public transportation in the city, providing efficient and convenient connectivity to residents and commuters.