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Business Standard
25-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Afcons makes its mark in Maldives: Completes Addu City Project, Greater Male Connectivity Project on fast-track
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 25: Afcons Infrastructure is playing a key role in reshaping the Maldives through two transformative projects--the recently completed Addu City Development Project and the ongoing Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the island nation. In Addu City, Afcons has completed the Addu City Development Project which includes 111 km of roads, a detour link road of 1.4km consisting of two ocean bridges, 106 km of drainage works, 160 km of Street Lighting, 376 CCTV Cameras, 41 km of Utility Duct and 38 pumping stations across Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo, Feydhoo, Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo. It has significantly improved mobility, public safety and brought relief to residents from frequent flooding among others. In Male, the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) is progressing on a fast track, with Afcons completing the challenging piling works and achieving an overall work completion of 60%. A total of 264 piles were installed across 68 locations, including 75 marine piles, 85 shallow piles, and 104 land piles. One of these marine piles reached a depth of 120 metres-- one of the world's deepest. The GMCP will link Male, Villingili, Gulhifalhu, and Thilafushi through a 6.74-km network comprising three navigation bridges (each with a 140-metre main span), deep and shallow water marine viaducts, and at-grade roads. Segment erection is underway, with each precast segment measuring 8.32 metres in height, 25.37 metres in width, and weighing 240 metric tonnes--among the tallest ever cast globally. S Paramasivan, Managing Director, Afcons, said, "Both the Addu City and GMCP projects are very challenging. The execution of these projects reflect our commitment to building resilient and future-ready infrastructure. From easing urban challenges in Addu City to connecting key islands through GMCP, we are proud to be shaping a new era of connectivity and development in the Maldives." S.M. Viswamurthy, Project Director of GMCP, Afcons, said, "The scale and complexity of the GMCP are unlike anything the Maldives has witnessed before. The situation was more complex as construction material and machinery had to be sourced from outside Maldives. Completing the piling works under such challenging marine and geotechnical conditions marks a major milestone and enables us to fast-track the next phases of construction." About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. It has a legacy of over six decades, with strong track record of executing numerous technologically complex EPC projects both within India and internationally. As per the latest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked in Top 140 international Contractors globally; 12th in Bridges and 14th in Marine & Ports. Photo: Photo: Logo:
The Wire
25-07-2025
- Business
- The Wire
Afcons makes its mark in Maldives: Completes Addu City Project, Greater Malé Connectivity Project on fast-track
MUMBAI, India, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Afcons Infrastructure is playing a key role in reshaping the Maldives through two transformative projects—the recently completed Addu City Development Project and the ongoing Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the island nation. In Addu City, Afcons has completed the Addu City Development Project which includes 111 km of roads, a detour link road of 1.4km consisting of two ocean bridges, 106 km of drainage works, 160 km of Street Lighting, 376 CCTV Cameras, 41 km of Utility Duct and 38 pumping stations across Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo, Feydhoo, Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo. It has significantly improved mobility, public safety and brought relief to residents from frequent flooding among others. In Malé, the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP) is progressing on a fast track, with Afcons completing the challenging piling works and achieving an overall work completion of 60%. A total of 264 piles were installed across 68 locations, including 75 marine piles, 85 shallow piles, and 104 land piles. One of these marine piles reached a depth of 120 metres— one of the world's deepest. The GMCP will link Malé, Villingili, Gulhifalhu, and Thilafushi through a 6.74-km network comprising three navigation bridges (each with a 140-metre main span), deep and shallow water marine viaducts, and at-grade roads. Segment erection is underway, with each precast segment measuring 8.32 metres in height, 25.37 metres in width, and weighing 240 metric tonnes—among the tallest ever cast globally. S Paramasivan, Managing Director, Afcons, said, "Both the Addu City and GMCP projects are very challenging. The execution of these projects reflect our commitment to building resilient and future-ready infrastructure. From easing urban challenges in Addu City to connecting key islands through GMCP, we are proud to be shaping a new era of connectivity and development in the Maldives." S.M. Viswamurthy, Project Director of GMCP, Afcons, said, "The scale and complexity of the GMCP are unlike anything the Maldives has witnessed before. The situation was more complex as construction material and machinery had to be sourced from outside Maldives. Completing the piling works under such challenging marine and geotechnical conditions marks a major milestone and enables us to fast-track the next phases of construction." About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. It has a legacy of over six decades, with strong track record of executing numerous technologically complex EPC projects both within India and internationally. As per the latest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked in Top 140 international Contractors globally; 12th in Bridges and 14th in Marine & Ports. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Afcons makes its mark in Maldives: Completes Addu City Project, Greater Malé Connectivity Project on fast-track
MUMBAI, India, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Afcons Infrastructure is playing a key role in reshaping the Maldives through two transformative projects—the recently completed Addu City Development Project and the ongoing Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the island nation. In Addu City, Afcons has completed the Addu City Development Project which includes 111 km of roads, a detour link road of 1.4km consisting of two ocean bridges, 106 km of drainage works, 160 km of Street Lighting, 376 CCTV Cameras, 41 km of Utility Duct and 38 pumping stations across Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo, Feydhoo, Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo. It has significantly improved mobility, public safety and brought relief to residents from frequent flooding among others. In Malé, the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP) is progressing on a fast track, with Afcons completing the challenging piling works and achieving an overall work completion of 60%. A total of 264 piles were installed across 68 locations, including 75 marine piles, 85 shallow piles, and 104 land piles. One of these marine piles reached a depth of 120 metres— one of the world's deepest. The GMCP will link Malé, Villingili, Gulhifalhu, and Thilafushi through a 6.74-km network comprising three navigation bridges (each with a 140-metre main span), deep and shallow water marine viaducts, and at-grade roads. Segment erection is underway, with each precast segment measuring 8.32 metres in height, 25.37 metres in width, and weighing 240 metric tonnes—among the tallest ever cast globally. S Paramasivan, Managing Director, Afcons, said, "Both the Addu City and GMCP projects are very challenging. The execution of these projects reflect our commitment to building resilient and future-ready infrastructure. From easing urban challenges in Addu City to connecting key islands through GMCP, we are proud to be shaping a new era of connectivity and development in the Maldives." S.M. Viswamurthy, Project Director of GMCP, Afcons, said, "The scale and complexity of the GMCP are unlike anything the Maldives has witnessed before. The situation was more complex as construction material and machinery had to be sourced from outside Maldives. Completing the piling works under such challenging marine and geotechnical conditions marks a major milestone and enables us to fast-track the next phases of construction." About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. It has a legacy of over six decades, with strong track record of executing numerous technologically complex EPC projects both within India and internationally. As per the latest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked in Top 140 international Contractors globally; 12th in Bridges and 14th in Marine & Ports. Photo: View original content to download multimedia:
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Afcons Infrastructure completes single-arch railway bridge in India's Himalayas
Afcons Infrastructure, a division of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, has completed the construction of the Chenab Railway Bridge, a single-arch railway bridge in the Himalayan terrain of India. The bridge is claimed to be the world's highest single-arch railway bridge, according to the company. It connects the Kashmir Valley to the Indian subcontinent by rail for the first time and is designed to endure earthquakes and bomb blasts. The bridge, part of India's Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project, has a design life of 120 years. It spans 1.3km and incorporates features to withstand extreme wind speeds of up to 266km/h and seismic forces, reflecting the highest engineering standards, according to the company. Afcons executive vice chairman Krishnamurthy Subramanian said: 'The Chenab Railway Bridge is more than just a marvel of engineering. It is a symbol of India's resolve to conquer the most formidable challenges with ingenuity and courage.' The bridge's design includes built-in redundancy, ensuring it remains operational even in the event of damage to a pier or trestle, with a restricted speed of 30km/h without collapsing under its own weight. To construct the Chenab Railway Bridge, Afcons utilised advanced construction technologies and equipment, including the world's largest-capacity crossbar cable cranes. The project introduced several engineering firsts for Indian Railways, such as the use of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) for weld inspection and the establishment of an onsite NABL-accredited testing laboratory. Additionally, it marked the first implementation of the incremental launching of a deck structure on combined circular and transition curves. Afcons managing director S Paramasivan said: 'For Afcons, it represents our unwavering commitment to nation-building and our ability to reimagine infrastructure in the toughest terrains. 'This bridge will inspire generations of engineers and stands as a tribute to the power of Indian engineering and teamwork.' "Afcons Infrastructure completes single-arch railway bridge in India's Himalayas" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Afcons completes world's highest single-arch railway bridge in India
Afcons Infrastructure, the engineering and construction division of Indian conglomerate Shapoorji Pallonji Group, has completed what is said to be the world's highest single-arch railway bridge in the Himalayan terrain of India. Rising at 359m above the river, the new Chenab Railway Bridge surpasses the height of the Eiffel Tower by 35m and connects the Kashmir Valley to the Indian subcontinent by rail for the first time. The 1.3km-long bridge is part of India's Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project. In a statement announcing the development, Afcons said the bridge is designed to endure 'Zone-V' earthquakes, bomb blasts, and wind speeds of up to 266km/h and is built to last 120 years. The bridge's construction involved the use of the world's reportedly largest-capacity crossbar cable cranes, custom-designed for the project. The pylon height of the cable crane at the Srinagar end is 127m, indicative of the approaches employed to overcome the challenges of the remote and geologically complex Himalayan region. The bridge is stated to feature built-in redundancy, ensuring that it can continue to operate and maintain structural integrity even in the event of a pier or trestle being compromised, the Afcons statement added. The project also saw multiple firsts for Indian Railways, including the use of phased array ultrasonic testing for weld inspection and the establishment of an on-site National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories-accredited testing laboratory. Additionally, the bridge is said to have included the first-ever execution of incremental launching of a deck structure on combined circular and transition curves on Indian Railways. Afcons executive vice-chair Krishnamurthy Subramanian said: "The Chenab Railway Bridge is more than just a marvel of engineering. It is a symbol of India's resolve to conquer the most formidable challenges with ingenuity and courage." Afcons managing director S Paramasivan said: "For Afcons, it represents our unwavering commitment to nation-building and our ability to reimagine infrastructure in the toughest terrains. "This bridge will inspire generations of engineers and stands as a tribute to the power of Indian engineering and teamwork." "Afcons completes world's highest single-arch railway bridge in India" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
