HCC secures Rs.672-cr EPC contract

Hindustan Construction Company Ltd ( HCC), as a lead partner in the joint venture with HSEPL, has been awarded Rs.672.99 crore contract on EPC basis for the construction of Parwan Gravity Dam by the Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan. HCC’s share in the JV is 90% (Rs.605.70 crore), said President & CEO- E&C, Arun Karambelkar, adding that the company is honored to be a part of this prestigious project. This project will not only provide irrigation benefits to an area of 1,31,400 ha covering 313 villages but will also cater to drinking water demand of 820 villages of Jhalawar, Baran & Kota districts of the state. In addition, about 79 million cu m water form this dam will be utilized for two thermal power plants coming up in the region. The project envisages construction of a concrete gravity dam and 8.475 km long tunnel for irrigation and water supply purpose involving civil, hydro-mechanical, and electrical works. A 21 km-long access road will also be constructed at the project site and it is to be completed in 48 months.

Published: 23 May 2017