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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kochi corp council asks secretary to examine project to set up public toilets
Kochi: Kochi corporation council on Wednesday entrusted local body secretary to examine Resto Cafe, a project to set up toilets along with cafeterias in the city. Mayor M Anilkumar assigned the secretary to review various aspects of the project and present details at next council meeting. Council will decide on implementing the project afterward, according to mayor. Resto Cafe will include a restroom on ground floor and a restaurant on upper floor. Anilkumar suggested in the council that it would be appropriate to evaluate the operation after establishing one or two cafes on a trial basis before constructing more. Secretary will examine matters such as locations for setting up cafes, legal aspects, contracts, advertising spaces in exchange for setting up cafes and construction of workspaces at these locations. Urban Solutions, a private agency which is to implement the project, made a presentation at the council, intending to establish 25 units. Lower level will have restrooms for men, women and disabled, along with a food kiosk. Upper level will house the restaurant. There are three types of cafes. The first type includes facilities like CCTV, Wi-Fi, a mobile app, a sanitary pad incinerator, solar panels and water conservation equipment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo Second and third types do not have that many facilities. Project requires 75 cents and will be executed on a BOT (build-operate-transfer) basis. After 20 years, it will be handed over to corporation, according to company representatives. During this period, company will need to invest Rs 270 crore. In exchange for constructing Resto Cafe, company will be allowed to install advertisements on 3,500-square metre space in the city. Company will also set up workspaces and water kiosks in these areas, with advertisements being a part of this setup. The firm will charge for restroom, workspace and advertisement facilities. Tax from advertisements will be paid to corporation.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ST Engineering wins $1bn contract for Taichung MRT Blue Line in Taiwan
ST Engineering's Urban Solutions business has secured a contract worth S$1.4bn ($1.03bn) from the Rapid Transit System Bureau of Taichung City Government in Taiwan to deliver comprehensive rail services for the upcoming Taichung MRT Blue Line. This agreement is part of a collaboration with consortium partners Alstom Transport, CTCI, and Hyundai Rotem, who will be responsible for the signalling system, power supply, and rolling stock, respectively. The contract is set to span around 14 years and is anticipated to commence in the second quarter of 2025. As the lead entity, ST Engineering Urban Solutions will manage the overall project and systems integration. The company will also supply rail electronics, including the communications system, automatic fare collection system, platform screen doors, and SCADA system, while overseeing the construction of the above-ground train depot. ST Engineering Urban Solutions president Chew Men Leong said: 'This win reflects our strong technical and engineering expertise and further affirms our reputation as a trusted provider of turnkey rail services with expertise in managing and successfully delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects. 'With an experienced and dedicated local team of experts in Taiwan, we are fully committed to executing this project and delivering a world-class metro system that will improve connectivity and contribute to Taichung City's development.' The Taichung MRT Blue Line will span 24.78km and feature eight elevated stations alongside 12 underground stations. This fully automated line will connect the eastern and western regions of Taichung and will integrate with the existing Green Line, thereby enhancing the overall capacity of the city's public transport network upon completion. ST Engineering Urban Solutions has previously provided rail electronics solutions for the Taichung MRT Green Line and has delivered full turnkey rail services for various projects across multiple Taiwanese cities. In 2023, ST Engineering's Urban Solutions secured a turnkey rail services contract worth more than $318.9m (S$430m) from the Kaohsiung City Mass Rapid Transit Bureau in Taiwan. "ST Engineering wins $1bn contract for Taichung MRT Blue Line in Taiwan" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
