Patel Engg bags Rs 799-cr order

Patel Engineering has bagged a Rs 799-crore order for tunnelling work from the Narmada Valley Development Authority. The work involves completing the Sleemanabad Carrier Canal (Bargi right bank canal) of the Bargi Diversion Project from 104 km to 129 km, on a turnkey basis. This would include survey, planning, geo-technical investigations, design, estimation, preparation of permanent land acquisition cases, construction of lined tunnel a nd canal (about 13 km) by excavation and cement concrete lining. The project would be executed in a joint venture with SEW Constructions Ltd and is expected to be completed in 36 months.