Larsen & Tourbo wins EPC order

Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) has announced that as a crucial step forward in the modernization & expansion of Chhatraprati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), Mumbai international Airport Pvt Ltd (MIAL), on November 01, 2007 awarded the EPC contract to L&T. According to the contract L&T has bean mandated to build the new integrated passenger terminal to modern and expand the existing facilities, which will also include the airside and landside works on a turnkey basis. The new terminal, catering to both domestic and international passengers, will double the passenger - handing capacity to 40 million passenger per annum.

While the a construction includes taxiways, aprons, aircraft maintenance facilities, utility services and other primary infrastructure support facilities, the landside primarily comprises of a new multi - storey car park and access roads leading up to the terminal.

L&T was chosen for the project after an elaborate evolution and competitive bidding process.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. A M Naik, Chairman & MD, L&T said, "L&T is happy to be associated with GVK to create the largest airport hub in the business capital of India. This is a step towards creating world - class infrastructure and making India a stronger nation. As a company engaged in building infrastructure for India and meeting the needs of the core sector of economy. L&T’s focus has always been to undertake projects in critical infrastructure sectors like airports, ports, power and oil and gas."

This Engineering, Construction and Procurement (EPC) contract effectively gives shape to the master plan unveiled earlier by MIAL that envisages the design & construction of a new integrated passenger terminal for the up graduation of CSIA."