BHUBANESWAR (Metro Rail News): Bhubaneshwar metro has invited bids for the civil construction packages BBC-04 and BBC-05.
BBC-04
The 7.27 km long BBC-04 package falls in the middle of Bhubaneswar’s 26 km Line-1 and will link Acharya Square and KIIT Square via seven elevated stations. It includes Jayadev Vihar Square, Xavier Square, Rail Sadan, District Centre, Damana Square, Patia Square and KIIT Square.
BBC-05
The 10.970 km long Package BBC-05 falls on the northern end of Line-1, linking KIIT Square and Trisulia Square via six elevated stations: Nandan Vihar, Raghunathpur, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barang Station, Phulapokhari, and Trisulia Square.
Specification of Contract
For BBC-04
- Estimated Cost: Rs. 664.06 Crore
- Pre-bid Meeting: March 19, 2024 at 11 am
- Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2024 at 3 pm
- Technical Bid Opening: April 23, 2024 at 3 pm
Scope of the Contract
The contract scope entails Part Design and Construction of an Elevated Viaduct and Seven Elevated Stations. Jayadev Vihar Square, Xavier Square, Rail Sadan, District Centre, Damana Square, Patia Square and KIIT Square (excluding Architectural finishing) from Chainage 7747.00 to 15017.00 of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS.
For BBC-05
- Estimated Cost: Rs. 869.71 Crore
- Pre-bid Meeting: March 20, 2024 at 11 am
- Bid Submission Deadline: April 22, 2024 at 3 pm
- Technical Bid Opening: April 23, 2024 at 3 pm
Scope of the contract
The contract scope entails Part Design and Construction of an Elevated Viaduct and Six Elevated Stations. Nandan Vihar, Raghunathpur, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barang Station, Phulapokhari, Trisulia Square (excluding Architectural finishing) from Chainage 15017.00m to 25987.78m and including ramp for Depot entry of Bhubaneswar Metro Phase-I MRTS
Bhubaneshwar Metro Phase 01
Bhubaneshwar Metro Phase 01 will span approximately 26 kilometres from the Airport to Trishulia Square. With an estimated expenditure of Rs 6,255 Crore, the project received approval for its Detailed Project Report (DPR) from the state government on October 7, 2023.
The Metro Rail Project’s central depot will be near Trisulia Square. This depot will house the command and control centre and the essential facilities for stabilising the metro trains.
Connectivity Enhancement
Introducing the metro is poised to significantly enhance connectivity within Bhubaneswar by linking key central locations. Plans entail extending the metro network to connect Puri with the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar.
For those intrigued by the prospects of the Metro and its impact on the city, an upcoming InnoMetro event offers an opportunity to delve deeper into this crucial issue. Stay informed, get involved, and let’s embark on this journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future together.
