Marubeni Corp. of Japan and D.M Consunji Inc. secured an electric and mechanical contract from the government for the two additional stations eastward of the LRT Line 2 East Extensions Project for $62 million.
Marubeni, as consortium leader, will be responsible for overall administration and the procurement of E and M railway systems, while DMCI will handle track-work procurement and construction, and the installation of E and M systems.
DMCI is the contractor responsible for constructing a viaduct and two new stations –Emerald and Masinag—for the project. Construction on these items will soon be completed.
The project is a part of the “Capacity Enhancement of Mass Transit Systems in Metro Manila Project,” which is being financed with a 43.2-billion yen from Japan.
The project will contribute to the reduction of both traffic congestion and air pollution in Metro Manila.
The existing Manila LRT Line 2, which was awarded to Marubeni in 2000 and completed in 2004, is a 13.8-km elevated metro line with 11 stations connecting to east and west of Metro Manila.