Project delayed, but BMRC reassures project is on

Project delayed, but BMRC reassures project is on
Vijay Times

Work on the Namma Metro project has been delayed yet again. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) that was supposed to commence construction of via-ducts during the first week of March has delayed the work, this time due to difficulties in arriving at the exact ratio of concrete mixture to be used for the project.

But, assuring that the project is on track, BMRC Managing Director V Madhu confidently says, "With the shifting of electrical cables, re-laying of BWSSB pipelines and geotechnical surveys in completion stage, all public services which were seen as impediments to the construction works have almost been cleared. Minor problems like the right concrete mixture required for the project are being sorted out. The pillars have to bear the weight of the coaches weighing tons. So, the contractor has sought time up to March 14. Construction activity, including excavation of land, will definitely begin March end."

n7 km stretch from M G Road to Byappanahalli in reach one

nMetro to have 32 stations

nTo run on huge pillars at about eight meters above the surface on MG Road

nWherever the station is marked, the height would be at 12 metres above the ground

nIn all, 209 pillars are to be erected for the 10.2-metre wide overhead track

nElevators will be provided for the passengers for entry and exit at each station

nSelection of general consultants for complete supervision of construction works by March end

nBMRC receives expression of interest from six international firms for appointment of a consultant to suggest a monorail

THE BMRC chief said that necessary steps for the transfer of rights on the requisite land of 228.61 acres for the metro project are in final stages with a few government agencies yet to hand over their land rights. The committee, led by the PWD chief engineer, for the disbursement of compensation f the land acquired is all set to submit its final report along with the P S S Thomas Committee report. The latter is assigned with the responsibility of arriving at a fair compensation for the land proposed to be acquired. Its report is also expected soon.

A draft traffic diversion plan by BMRC based on the recommendations of Navayuga Engineering is likely to be submitted to the City police next week.