IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd has informed that company's wholly-owned subsidiary Company IRB Westcoast Tollway Pvt. Ltd, has executed the Concession Agreement with NHAI for the project of Four Laning of Goa/Karnataka Border to Kundapur section of NH-17 from Km 93.700 to Km 283.300 in the State of Karnataka under NHDP phase IV on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (Toll) Basis.
The Project has a concession period of 28 years. Scope of work involves upgradation of existing section of NH-17 between Goa/Karnataka Border and Kundapur from existing 2 lane highway to 4 lane highway. The SPV will get tolling rights on NH - 17 upon completion of construction.
The grant sought by the SPV from NHAI is Rs. 536.22 crores (US$96 million). Estimated project cost is approx. Rs. 2600 crores (US$430 million approx.) and the construction is to be completed within 910 days from the appointed date.
IRB Infrastructure received the Letter of Award for the project in August 2012.
Source: IRB Infrastructure