Central airconditioning major, Blue Star has won the order for the Environmental Control System and Building Management System for the 7 underground stations of Phase-I of Bangalore Metro Rail project, valued at Rs 84 crore. The scope of work includes design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of chillers, pumps, air handling units, fan coil units, cooling towers, ventilation fans, motor control centre panels and building management system along with the associated work of piping, ducting, grilles and insulation, amongst others.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited, a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Karnataka, is a special purpose vehicle for implementation of Bangalore Metro Rail Project. This project, commonly known as Namma Metro, will weave through the bustling commercial and residential areas of Bangalore City. Phase-1 consists of double line electrified (750 v DC third rail) North-South and East–West corridor, covering a total length of 42.30 km. The East-West corridor will be 18.10 km long and the North- South corridor will be 24.20 km, with Majestic being the interchange station for the two corridors. Out of the 42.30 km., 8.82 km will be underground and the rest will be elevated.

Blue Star's expertise and competence in project execution coupled with the execution of several projects for Delhi Metro over the last few years helped the Company win this order.

For additional information, please contact: B Thiagarajan, President, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Products Group, Blue Star Limited, Bandbox House, 254D, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai – 400 030 email: btn@bluestarindia.com Telephone: 09821078098.