Construction firm Gammon India said it has bagged two orders worth INR 1,947 crore from Chennai Metro Rail for the design and construction of seven underground stations.

Gammon India in a statement to Bombay Stock Exchange said that "Gammon India has been awarded UAA-02 and UAA-03. The two project contracts have a value of INR 932.88 crore and INR 1,047.42 crore.”

It added that these contracts (UAA-01 and UAA-05) are part of a five tender package floated by CMRL for the design and construction of underground stations and associated tunnels, covering a total length of 18 km and 19 underground stations.

The statement further said that "The scope of work for both packages involves construction of seven underground stations at Govt Estate, LIC Building, Thousand Light, Gemini, Teynampet, Chamiers Road and Saidapet, along with twin bored tunnels covering a total length of over 6.4 km.”

Gammon India will execute the orders alongside its joint venture partner, OJSC Mosmetrostory, which has technological know-how and expertise in underground tunneling.

(Sourced from PTI)