Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), India’s leading engineering and infrastructure development company, has been awarded the contract for the Rs. 228.79 crore Gosikhurd Hydel power project by the Vidharbh Irrigation Development Corporation. The 4x6 MW Gosikhurd Hydel Scheme, is being built on the Wainganga river near Nagpur.

This is an EPC contract where HCC will be responsible for Engineering, Procurement and Construction of all items including civil and associated infrastructure works comprising of supply, installation, testing and commissioning of all electromechanical plant & machinery and hydro-mechanical components including generating units. The project will be completed in 36 months followed by operation and maintenance for 24 months.

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HCC has successfully constructed over 25 per cent of India’s hydel power generation capacity, including several projects in the challenging Himalayan region. HCC has constructed the Head Race Tunnel & Surge Shaft for India’s largest commissioned power generation project, the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Electric Project (1500MW), and the Underground Powerhouse & Tunnel for the Chamera Hydro Electric Power Project, Stage I. HCC is currently executing nine hydro-electric power projects, including four in Jammu & Kashmir, two in Himachal Pradesh and one each in Uttarakhand, Sikkim and West Bengal.

About HCC:
HCC is a leading engineering, construction and infrastructure development company with a rich heritage of experience. The company specializes in large-scale infrastructure development deploying new age construction technologies. The Company has managed and executed several technically complex and high value projects across segments like transportation, hydro & nuclear power generation, marine, irrigation & water supply projects as well as integrated urban development and management.

(Please visit: www.hccindia.com)

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