<p>Mumbai-based firm RINA Consulting has won the contract to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for Namma Metro’s Phase III (B) project. </p>.<p>The 37-km metro line, announced by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in the last budget, will connect Sarjapur Road and Hebbal that will run through the heart of<br />Bengaluru.</p>.<p>The stretch will have both underground and elevated portions. In all, 10 firms participated in the tenders for preparing the DPR, an extensive work that could take a minimum of eight months to complete.</p>.<p>The Phase III (B) stretch, which will have a mix of elevated and underground lines, is expected to pass through Agara, Koramangala and Dairy Circle.</p>.<p>Namma Metro had prepared a pre-feasibility report on the stretch at least six years ago. </p>.<p>The DPR is a voluminous document consisting of traffic surveys, ridership forecasts, analysis on alternatives, geotechnical investigation, social and environmental impact assessment, depot planning, and power requirements, among others. The report also plays a key role in getting approvals from the state and Union governments as well as obtaining financial aid from global lenders. The report requires at least a year’s effort.</p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong><span class="bold">Phase III (A)</span></strong></p>.<p>While the second phase of the project is currently under construction, Namma Metro has taken up preparatory works for taking up the third phase in two parts.</p>.<p>The authorities had tasked consulting firm RITES Ltd to prepare the DPR of Phase III — it comprises two lines: 13 km on Magadi Road (Hosahalli-Kadabagere) and 32 km on the west of Outer Ring Road (JP Nagar 4th Phase-Hebbal). </p>.<p>As per the DPR submitted by RITES Ltd, Phase III (A) lines will have 40 metro stations.</p>.<p>The transport utility has set a target of completing the project in the next six years. </p>
<p>Mumbai-based firm RINA Consulting has won the contract to prepare the detailed project report (DPR) for Namma Metro’s Phase III (B) project. </p>.<p>The 37-km metro line, announced by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in the last budget, will connect Sarjapur Road and Hebbal that will run through the heart of<br />Bengaluru.</p>.<p>The stretch will have both underground and elevated portions. In all, 10 firms participated in the tenders for preparing the DPR, an extensive work that could take a minimum of eight months to complete.</p>.<p>The Phase III (B) stretch, which will have a mix of elevated and underground lines, is expected to pass through Agara, Koramangala and Dairy Circle.</p>.<p>Namma Metro had prepared a pre-feasibility report on the stretch at least six years ago. </p>.<p>The DPR is a voluminous document consisting of traffic surveys, ridership forecasts, analysis on alternatives, geotechnical investigation, social and environmental impact assessment, depot planning, and power requirements, among others. The report also plays a key role in getting approvals from the state and Union governments as well as obtaining financial aid from global lenders. The report requires at least a year’s effort.</p>.<p class="CrossHead"><strong><span class="bold">Phase III (A)</span></strong></p>.<p>While the second phase of the project is currently under construction, Namma Metro has taken up preparatory works for taking up the third phase in two parts.</p>.<p>The authorities had tasked consulting firm RITES Ltd to prepare the DPR of Phase III — it comprises two lines: 13 km on Magadi Road (Hosahalli-Kadabagere) and 32 km on the west of Outer Ring Road (JP Nagar 4th Phase-Hebbal). </p>.<p>As per the DPR submitted by RITES Ltd, Phase III (A) lines will have 40 metro stations.</p>.<p>The transport utility has set a target of completing the project in the next six years. </p>
