Cengrs bags geotechnical work contract for New Delhi-Knowledge Park Metro Corridor

New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) has issued a work order worth Rs 16,47,204.00 to Cengrs Geotechnical Pvt Ltd for Geotechnical investigation work for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed 37.43 kilometres metro corridor from New Delhi Metro Station to Knowledge Park-II (Greater Noida).

The scope of work mainly comprises Geotechnical Investigation work for preparation of DPR for extension of Metro Corridor from New Delhi Metro Station to Knowledge Park-II (Greater Noida). This corrdior will connect main locations of Delhi, Noida & Greater Noida.

Tender notice for geotechnical investigation work for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for metro corridor from New Delhi Metro Station to Knowledge Park-II (Greater Noida) was issued in January 2023 with an estimated cost of Rs 15 lakh.

Cengrs Geotechnical Pvt Ltd is one of the leading Geotechnical Engineering Consulting firms in India. Established in 1990, and led by a team of IIT Delhi graduates, they have successfully completed over 6,500 projects across India and abroad.

The proposed 37.43 km metro corridor will connect New Delhi Railway Station to Knowledge Park II with 6 metro stations at New Delhi (Existing Underground Metro Station on Yellow Line), Delhi Gate, New Ashok Nagar, Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Noida Sector 142 and Knowledge Park II (Existing Elevated Metro Station on Noida-Greater Noida Metro Corridor). Out of, 3.66 km section will be underground, 33.61 km elevated and remaining 0.16 km will be at grade.

• Underground Station: Delhi Gate
• Elevated Stations: New Ashok Nagar, Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Noida Sector 142

The estimated cost of this project is Rs 2,197 crore.