September 08, 2008

Patel Engineering bags USD 280 million dam project in US

It is reported that Patel Engineering has bagged the USD 280 million Taum Sauck Upper Reservoir Dam reconstruction project in Missouri USA.

The project will be executed by Patel Engineering’s wholly owned subsidiary ASI RCC. The Taum Sauk Plant is owned and operated by Ameren UE, a subsidiary of Amren Corporation. The Tom Sauck plant is a reversible pumped storage project used to supplement the generation & transmission facilities of Amren UE. Ozark has been chosen to rehabilitate the existing dam at Tom Sauck.

The scope of work involves rebuilding the existing inoperable upper reservoir with the construction of a concrete-faced symmetrical roller compacted concrete dam.

Mr Rupen Patel MD of Patel Engineering said that "This project is a landmark event in the Indian construction sector as it is for the first time that an Indian construction company has penetrated the most stringent and demanding western market. Successful implementation of projects demands latest technology solutions and cutting edge project management skills. These skills, coupled with inexpensive and experienced labor from India, will help us compete against some of the existing giants in the global infrastructure arena."

ASI RCC is a multi state general contractor with prime focus on roller compacted concrete dam construction. Patel Engineering acquired ASI RCC, a US based engineering company for their specific engineering expertise in roller compacted concrete used in construction of dams.