Name of the Project
Underground transmission and distribution cabling network relocation project.
Location
Bahrain.
Client
Electricity Transmission Directorate (ETD) of the Electricity and Water Authority of Bahrain.
Project Description
The contract entails the design and construction supervision of the relocation of underground transmission and distribution cabling networks, as well as the construction of numerous 11 kV substations in Bahrain.
This project will support the Ministry of Works’ upgrades of the Sheikh Jaber bin Ahmed Al Subah avenue, the Sitra causeway, the Al Estiglal highway, the King Hamad highway and other minor roads and avenues within the limits of the roads contract.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The work began in January and is sched-uled to be completed by December 2017.
Latest Developments
SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a contract by the ETD for the design and construction supervision of the project.
It will design and supervise the diversions of several 220 kV and 66 kV power cables circuits, including pilot and fibre-optic telecommunication and telecontrol cabling.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
SNC-Lavalin (design and construction supervision of the project).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
ETD, tel +973 17996922, +973 17727430.