HYDERABAD (Metro Rail News): Hyderabad Airport Metro Rail (HAML) is seeking bids from consultants to create Preliminary Project Reports (PPRs) and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the recently approved Phase-III metro rail expansion corridors by the Telangana government.
According to N.V.S. Reddy, the managing director of HAML, there are a total of 12 corridors spanning 278 km. These corridors consist of eight extension corridors and four corridors along the Outer Ring Road (ORR). These are grouped into four packages, with each consultancy firm eligible for a maximum of two packages.
The deadline for submitting bids is August 28. The selected consultants will be announced early next month. Their first task is to create Preliminary Project Reports (PPRs) within two months. This involves conducting surveys, estimating demand, analyzing the impact on the environment, and suggesting suitable public transport modes.
After that, the consultants have three months to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). These detailed reports will cover everything from the design of metro structures and stations to integrating different modes of transport. They will also include plans for power supply, signalling, train operation, cost estimates, and financial analysis.
Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao emphasized that these reports should be prepared by renowned consultancy addressing the city’s transportation needs for the next 40-50 years. To ensure a comprehensive approach, various departments like GHMC, HMDA, and R&B will collaborate under the guidance of the Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development K.T. Rama Rao.
HAML’s general manager M. Vishnuvardhan Reddy informed that the corridors in the first package include BHEL, Patancheru, and ORR and Isnapur, covering 13 km. Also, it includes routes like L.B. Nagar, Hayatnagar and Pedda Amberpet spanning 13 Km and ORR, Patacheru interchange at NH-65, Kokapet, Narsingi interchange covering 22 km.
In Package II, there will be metro connections like Shamshabad Junction metro station, Kothur, and Shadnagar covering a distance of 28 km. Additionally, there’s a route involving Shamshabad Airport metro station, Tukkuguda, Maheshwaram crossroads, and Pharma City, with a length of 26 km. Another route of 40 km involves ORR Interchange at Shamshabad NH 44, Tukkuguda, Bongulur, and Pedda Amberpet interchange at NH65.
Package III will include routes like Uppal Crossroads, ORR, Ghatkesar, and Bibinagar, spanning 25 km. It also includes Tarnaka crossroads and ECIL crossroads. Another route of 45 km includes ORR Pedda Amberpet interchange at NH 65, Ghatkesar, Shamirpet, and Medchal interchange at NH44.
In Package IV, there are plans for a double elevated flyover or metro route from JBS metro rail station to Tumukunta, covering 17 km. Additionally, there’s a 12 km route involving a double elevated flyover or metro from Paradise crossroads to Kandlakoya. Lastly, there’s a 29 km route covering ORR Medchal interchange at NH 44, Dundigal, and Patancheru interchange at NH65.
The timeline for the process is as follows: Technical proposals will be opened on August 28, and shortlisted firms will be announced on August 30. Also, the Financial proposals will be opened on the same day. Contracts will be awarded on September 9, and the signing of the proposals is scheduled for September 15.
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