Gamuda and Taiwan-based Shang Ting Construction Co Ltd have been awarded the civil works and electromechanical facilities contracts for Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Xiaogang-Linyuan Line project.
The RM3.3bn (€720m) contract includes three underground stations, one elevated station, 3.88km of underground twin-bound railway track and six cross-passages.
The unincorporated JV, which is 70% owned by Gamuda, is expected to complete the project in seven years and four months
Gamuda delivered the MRT Orange Line Package C04, and it is currently undertaking the Kaohsiung MRT Yellow Line Package YC01[https://www.tunnelsandtunnelling.com/news/gamuda-orders-three-tbms-for-taiwan-metro-project/?cf-view].
The new award is the 10th project Gamuda has secured in Taiwan, the last being the Kaohsiung Port Intercontinental LNG Terminal – Wharf and Connecting Roads (Bridges).
“Since entering the Taiwanese market in 2002, Gamuda has evolved into a trusted partner for the nation’s infrastructure development. This 10th win reinforces the group’s expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure, ranging from railway systems to large-scale marine works,” the company said.
