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DLR STRATFORD INTERNATIONAL CONTRACT AWARDED
Docklands Light Railway – Thursday 5th July 2007
The main construction contract for the £238 million Docklands Light Railway Stratford International extension has been awarded to a joint Skanska and GrantRail bid.
The contract is worth £67 million and is funded from Transport for London’s Investment Programme along with a contribution from the Olympic Delivery Authority. The extension runs from Stratford International to Canning Town and connects to the current DLR network on the Beckton line and also the future Woolwich Arsenal line.
Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, said: “'This is a further step in delivering the transport legacy from the London Games and shows how the benefits for London will last for many years after 2012. As well as providing excellent transport links for athletes, workers and spectators for the Games, people in East London will benefit from 21st century rail connections with the rest of London and the wider transport network.”
The contract involves:
* The conversion of the former North London Line railway tracks between Stratford and Canning Town to Docklands Light Railway technology
* Upgrading existing stations to Docklands Light Railway standards ?
* The construction of four new stations
* The formation of a new Docklands Light Railway link between Stratford and Stratford International
Jonathan Fox, Director of Docklands Light Railway, said: “'This is a hugely significant contract and demonstrates Docklands Light Railway’s commitment to 2012 delivery and local regeneration. Docklands Light Railway has developed an excellent working relationship with Skanska and GrantRail and we look forward to opening the extension in good time for the 2012 Games. With Docklands Light Railway passenger numbers continuing to grow and our other extension to Woolwich well underway these are exciting times for the railway.”
A separate £39 million contract comprising the extension’s enabling works – including track alignment and the construction of foundations and shells of the DLR Stratford International Station – was previously awarded to the same team of Skanska and GrantRail back in January.
Amdrew Richards. GrantRail’s Southern Region Director, commented: “'We are delighted to be awarded Package 6 with our joint venture partners Skanska to deliver the new Docklands Light Railway extension in time for the 2012 Games, this follows on closely from the joint venture’s award of Package 8 earlier this year. This is a significant development for GrantRail’s business, utilising all aspects of the GrantRail Group’s resources and further establishing our credentials in the major projects market sector and further enhances the excellent links already established with Skanska.”
It is planned to open the extenion in 2010 and the remaining funding for the extension will cover costs including a connection to the extisting Docklands Light Railway network at Canning Town, signalling and power works.
