HCC-Tata Projects consortium lands Rs.2470-crore pumped storage project mandate
- March 21, 2025
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd (HCC) and Tata Projects Ltd (TPL) have been jointly awarded a contract by Tata Power, for construction of a pumped storage project.
According to a company release, HCC and TPL, in 50:50 joint venture, have been awarded a Rs.2,470-crore contract by Tata Power for the construction of Bhivpuri Off-Stream Open-Loop Pumped Storage Project (PSP) 1,000 MW (2×333 MW + 2×167 MW) located at Karjat, Maharashtra.
The scope of work includes civil and hydro-mechanical components of the project i.e. Coffer Dam, Intake Structure including gates & screen at the existing upper reservoir of Thokerwadi, Head Race Tunnels, Penstock, Surge Shaft, Pressure Shaft, Powerhouse, Tail Race Tunnel, Lower Intake Structures including gate & screens, a new lower reservoir with GFRD Dam, adits, roads & drains, various BOP foundation and building structures.
The scope will also include other appurtenant works required for completion of the project consisting of infrastructure works along with review and interface of electro-mechanical works, the release said.
HCC has served the nation in the development of nearly 26% of installed hydropower capacity and is currently executing five hydroelectric power projects, including the 1000 MW Tehri Pumped Storage System in Uttarakhand. This latest win by HCC further cements its position as a leading partner in the development of hydropower projects for the country, the release said.
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Featured photograph (source: HCC) showing a hydropower project built by HCC is for representation only.
