India’s Tata Wins Contract for Dhaka Metro’s Underground Construction Work

A joint venture formed by India’s leading engineering company Tata Projects and two Japanese companies, Nishimatsu Construction and Toda Corporation, has won a contract to build an important underground section of Dhaka Metro Rail. Tata Projects announced the news on Thursday. The company said the deal would further strengthen its position in the global urban transport infrastructure sector.

The project includes civil construction work on a 5.2-kilometre underground main line. It will also cover station design and finishing work, as well as the installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. The project will include three underground stations at Khilkhet, Airport Terminal 3 and Airport. A shaft will also be built at the northern end of this section.

In a statement, Tata Projects said, “As part of the Nishimatsu-TPL-Toda joint venture, Tata Projects Limited (TPL) has won a contract from Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) in Bangladesh for an important section of the Dhaka Metro network (Contract Package CP06).”
The company also said the project shows its ability to work with international contractors and government agencies to build complex metro systems. It will also strengthen its position as an engineering and project delivery partner.

The project is an important part of Bangladesh’s plan to modernise Dhaka’s transport system, improve communication, reduce traffic jams and support long-term economic growth. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing financial support for the project.

Rajiv Menon, President and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer of Tata Projects, said, “Rapid urbanisation is leading to record investment in metro and rail networks across West Asia, Asia and emerging markets. We believe this project will further strengthen our position as a trusted partner for governments, developers and international EPC companies. They look for strong project delivery skills, engineering quality and the ability to deliver work at the local level.”

Tata Projects is a leading technology-based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company. It has experience in providing lasting solutions for large and complex urban and industrial infrastructure projects.
The company also has a strong position in building refineries and petrochemical plants.

Source: The Hindu Business Line