HCC-KEC JV wins Rs.13.09 billion Chennai Metro bid

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), in a consortium with KEC International (KEC), has been awarded a Rs.13.09 billion contract by Chennai Metro Rail for the construction of a 11.61 km elevated viaduct section and 11 elevated stations on Corridor 5 of Phase 2 of the Chennai Metro. This is the second order secured by the HCC-KEC Consortium for Chennai Metro. HCC’s share in the JV is 51 per cent, i.e. Rs.6.68 billion.

The scope of work involves civil work, architectural work and signage, plumbing and drainage work and temporary services. The 11 elevated stations include Madipakkam, Kilkattalai, Echangadu, Kovilambakkam, Vellakkal, Medavakkam Koot Road, Kamaraj Garden Street, Medavakkam Junction, Perumbakkam, Global Hospital and Elcot. The project is to be completed in 36 months. 

Currently, HCC is executing a section of Mumbai Metro Line 3, one package for Delhi Metro, two contracts for Pune Metro, one package for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project and one package for Chennai Metro. In the past, HCC has been associated with six packages of Delhi Metro totalling 18.14 km of tunnels and 13 underground stations. In Kolkata Metro, HCC has constructed 6.47 km tunnels in six packages that include four underground stations. 

In Mumbai Metro 1, the company has built eight elevated stations.