Mumbai: Finally, bidders come forward for Sewri-Nhava Sheva Trans Harbour Link

Sanjay Khandare, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner, said, “Bidders had some relief this time because the project is on a cash contract and we have tied up with Japan International Cooperation Agency for finances. The project has been planned well this time and funds are not a problem.”

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He added that sticky issues being seen as a hurdle for the 22-km link connecting the island city to the mainland, such as environment clearances and availability of land, had also been taken care of. Earlier, the government had tried bidding out the project, which has been in the planning stages for more than three decades, on a public private partnership model on two occasions and on a cash contract basis once.

The MMRDA had earlier relaxed eligibility criteria and bid conditions to draw more companies to bid for the project. It is seen as a vital connector to the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport and also a mega-infrastructure project with the potential to decongest Mumbai city.

The first package will entail the construction of 10.38 km, starting from Sewri across the Mumbai harbour, of the total 22-km sea link.