MRT Corp awards RM2.69bil contract for Penang LRT sea-crossing link
PENANG: Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has awarded the RM2.69 billion Civil Main Contract 2 (CMC2) package for the Mutiara Line light rail transit (LRT) project to a joint venture comprising China Communications Construction Company, TRC Construction and Ufuk Semarak.
Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) has awarded a RM2.69 billion contract, known as Civil Main Contract 2 (CMC2), to a joint venture for the Mutiara Line light rail transit (LRT) project. The venture, composed of China Communications Construction Company, TRC Construction, and Ufuk Semarak, will design and construct a 5.5km alignment between Macallum on Penang island and Penang Sentral on the mainland.
This extension includes a 3.05km sea-crossing bridge with navigational spans for maritime traffic. Upon completion, the journey between Komtar and Penang Sentral will take approximately eight minutes. MRT Corp CEO Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim highlighted the significance of the contract award in establishing a seamless rail connection between Penang island and mainland Malaysia.
The project aligns with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's vision of inclusive economic development and fresh opportunities for the public. Currently, the Mutiara Line LRT construction stands at 16% completion and is on schedule. Traffic management plans are being implemented to minimize disruptions to commuters during construction.
In August, MRT Corp also awarded a RM3.03 billion system turnkey contract for the Mutiara Line LRT to a joint venture between Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd and Theta Edge Bhd.
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