- MRT Corp has awarded a RM3.028 billion system turnkey contract for the Penang Mutiara LRT Line to MRCB-Theta Edge JV, marking a significant phase in the project's construction.
- MRCB has secured a RM3.03 billion contract for the railway systems package of the Penang LRT Mutiara Line.
- The contract will enable detailed design to proceed in parallel with ongoing civil construction.
- Construction has progressed with 45 pile caps and 32 pier columns built across 14 of 19 sections under CMC1.
- The tender evaluation for CMC2 (Komtar to Penang Sentral) is currently underway, with an expected award in November.
- The 68.8-month contract covers the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of the Penang LRT's railway systems, including trains, signalling, power supply, telecommunications, and ticketing systems.
- MRT Corp continues to coordinate various workstreams to ensure the project remains on schedule, with a focus on completing detailed construction drawings for CMC1.
- 93 percent of the total land acreage required for the CMC1 package has been made available for construction activities.
MRT Corp has awarded a RM3.03 billion contract to the MRCB-Theta Edge joint venture for the Penang Mutiara LRT systems, which includes comprehensive components such as trains, signalling, power supply, telecommunications, and ticketing systems.1267
The contract, lasting 68.8 months, will enable the detailed design of the railway systems to proceed alongside ongoing civil construction, ensuring alignment in project delivery.34
MRCB stated, “The project is expected to contribute positively to the future earnings of MRCB Group,” while acknowledging potential construction risks, including materials and equipment price fluctuations. However, MRCB is confident in its ability to mitigate these risks through established controls and operational procedures.
The system turnkey contract encompasses seven major railway systems packages, including electric trains, signalling and train control systems, automatic platform gates, and maintenance vehicles. It also covers power supply and distribution systems, railway supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and automatic fare collection systems.
MRT Corp highlighted that the Penang Mutiara LRT Line is progressing steadily, with key milestones achieved in engineering design and construction planning. Currently, 45 pile caps and 32 pier columns have been constructed across 14 of the planned 19 construction sections under the Civil Main Contract 1 (CMC1) package.
“The 68.8-month contract enables detailed design to proceed in parallel with civil works, with 45 pile caps and 32 pier columns already built across 14 of 19 sections under CMC1. Tender evaluation for CMC2, extending from Komtar to Penang Sentral, is underway with award expected in November.”
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