Tata Projects-led joint venture wins Dhaka metro underground contract

According to a Business Standard report, a joint venture of Tata Projects and Japanese companies Nishimatsu Construction and Toda Corporation has secured the order for the construction of the underground segment of the Dhaka Metro, thereby expanding the company's global urban transit footprint.

This project includes civil works for the construction of a 5.2 kilometre long underground main line, including architectural finishing as well as mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. In addition, it also includes three underground stations namely Khilkhet, Airport Terminal-3 and Airport, along with a shaft at the northern end.

In a statement, the company said that Tata Projects Limited, as part of the Nishimatsu-TPL-Toda joint venture, has secured contract package CP06 from Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited for a key segment of the Dhaka Metro network in Bangladesh.

This Dhaka metro project strengthens Tata Projects' position as an integrated engineering and execution partner, demonstrating its capability to deliver complex metro systems in collaboration with global contractors and public sector agencies.

This project is an important part of the vision to modernise Bangladesh's urban transport, enhance connectivity, reduce traffic congestion and support sustainable economic growth in Dhaka. The project is being implemented with funding support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Rajeev Menon, President and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer of Tata Projects, said that as urbanisation drives unprecedented investment in metro and rail networks in the Middle East, Asia and emerging markets, we believe this project enhances our visibility as a reliable partner for governments, developers and international EPC companies seeking strong implementation capabilities, agency excellence and local delivery expertise.

According to Wikipedia, Tata Projects is a leading technology-led engineering, procurement and construction company. It specialises in providing sustainable solutions for large and complex urban and industrial infrastructure projects and has a strong presence in refineries and petrochemical plants.