HCC awarded Parwan Gravity Dam project

May 22, 2017: HCC as a lead partner in the joint venture with HSEPL has been awarded Rs 672.99 crore contract on EPC basis for the construction of by the Water Resources Department, Government of Rajasthan. HCC’s share in the JV is 90% (Rs 605.70 crore). 

The project envisages construction of a concrete gravity dam and 8.475 km long tunnel for irrigation and water supply purpose involving civil, hydro-mechanical and electrical works on EPC basis. A 21 km long access road will be also constructed to the project site. The project is to be completed in 48 months. 

The project is located approximately 375 kms from Jaipur and is part of Parwan Irrigation cum Drinking Water Supply Project on Parwan river. The Parwan river is a tributary of Kalisindh river, which is the main tributary of Chambal river.