Kochi Metro Rail Ltd. (KMRL) has awarded Crescent Contractors Pvt. Ltd. the contract for constructing entry and exit buildings at five metro stations. The five stations are Palarivattom Junction, Alinchuvadu, Chembumukku, Vazhakkala, and Padamughal—as part of Phase-2 of the Kochi Metro Rail Project. The order is worth over Rs. 58.5 crore will improve the urban infrastructure of the Kochi Metro.
Introduction:
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) has taken a significant step forward in the expansion of its metro network by awarding Crescent Contractors Pvt. Ltd. a major civil works contract for Phase-2 of the Kochi Metro Rail Project.
The contract, designated as KBC-06, involves the construction of entry and exit buildings at five important stations:
- Palarivattom Junction
- Alinchuvadu
- Chembumukku
- Vazhakkala
- Padamughal
This package specifically excludes architectural finishes and building service works, which will be addressed under separate contracts.
Key Details of the Contract:
- Contractor: Crescent Contractors Pvt. Ltd.
- Scope: Construction of entry and exit buildings for the five stations
- Contract Amount: Rs. 58,52,81,031.60 (inclusive of GST)
- Phase: Section of Phase-2 of the Kochi Metro Rail Project
This milestone underscores KMRL’s continued progress in developing seamless commuter infrastructure, which will enhance accessibility and passenger flow at key junctions in the city.
Significance for Phase-2:
Phase-2 of the Kochi Metro Rail Project is a critical extension that aims to improve urban mobility by expanding the metro’s reach to more residential and commercial zones. The construction of entry and exit buildings is an essential part of the project, ensuring easy and safe access to metro services for thousands of commuters daily.
These buildings will connect directly to the main metro stations and are expected to house facilities that make the passenger experience smoother and more efficient, although the current package focuses solely on the structural works.
Benefits for Commuters and the City:
- Accelerate accessibility to metro stations through well-designed entry and exit points
- Enhanced passenger flow management at busy junctions
- Contribution to Kochi’s broader goal of providing sustainable and modern urban transit infrastructure
By streamlining access at these stations, the contract’s completion will play a key role in easing congestion and encouraging greater use of public transportation in Kochi.
Conclusion:
The awarding of the KBC-06 package to Crescent Contractors Pvt. Ltd. marks a significant step in the development in the Kochi Metro Phase-2 project. The construction of these entry and exit buildings will immensely improve station accessibility, strengthening KMRL’s commitment to building a world-class urban transit system for Kochi’s commuters.
Source: Kochi Metro – Tender Update | Image Credit(representational):
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