Scomi Engineering Bhd, a unit of Scomi Group Bhd, together with three consortium partners, have signed a contract with the Infrastructure Secretariat of the State of Amazonas in Brazil.
In a statement today, Scomi said the contract involved the development of the detailed engineering design, construction, supply and installation of a monorail system for the Manaus metropolitan region.
"The contract signing follows the successful project award in August last year to the consortium comprising Scomi, CR Almeida S/A Engenharia de Obras, Mendes Junior Trading E Engenharia S/A and Serveng-Civilsan S/A Empresas Associadas de Engenharia.
"The total award is valued at Brazilian Real (BRZ Real) 1.46 billion, or about RM2.56 billion, of which Scomi’s share is valued at BRZ Real 339.9 million, or about RM597.2 million," it said.
Scomi said the monorail will have a capacity to transport 35,000 passengers per hour per direction between Largo da Matriz to Jorge Teixeira urban areas and will benefit over 300,000 commuters daily.
"Under the consortium, Scomi’s scope of works will involve the design and supply of rolling stock and depot equipment, supply of track switches, supply maintenance vehicle, system integration and project management," it said.
Scomi Brazil country president, Hilmy Zaini Zainal, said with the Manaus project, the company will continue to further consolidate its position to provide innovative urban transport solutions in Brazil.
"To be selected by the State of Amazonas as the monorail system supplier for the city of Manaus, also known as the Heart of the Amazon, is a great privilege and testimony to Scomi’s international expertise and capabilities," he said.
Hilmy Zaini said the introduction of the monorail system to this historic city will improve the quality of life for thousands of residents by increasing mobility, reducing congestion, and benefitting the local economy as well as the environment.
"Our investment in local manufacturing is a key component in our project delivery plan and essential for Scomi’s long-term commitment and participation in Brazil’s fast expanding rail market," he said. -- BERNAMA
In a statement today, Scomi said the contract involved the development of the detailed engineering design, construction, supply and installation of a monorail system for the Manaus metropolitan region.
"The contract signing follows the successful project award in August last year to the consortium comprising Scomi, CR Almeida S/A Engenharia de Obras, Mendes Junior Trading E Engenharia S/A and Serveng-Civilsan S/A Empresas Associadas de Engenharia.
"The total award is valued at Brazilian Real (BRZ Real) 1.46 billion, or about RM2.56 billion, of which Scomi’s share is valued at BRZ Real 339.9 million, or about RM597.2 million," it said.
Scomi said the monorail will have a capacity to transport 35,000 passengers per hour per direction between Largo da Matriz to Jorge Teixeira urban areas and will benefit over 300,000 commuters daily.
"Under the consortium, Scomi’s scope of works will involve the design and supply of rolling stock and depot equipment, supply of track switches, supply maintenance vehicle, system integration and project management," it said.
Scomi Brazil country president, Hilmy Zaini Zainal, said with the Manaus project, the company will continue to further consolidate its position to provide innovative urban transport solutions in Brazil.
"To be selected by the State of Amazonas as the monorail system supplier for the city of Manaus, also known as the Heart of the Amazon, is a great privilege and testimony to Scomi’s international expertise and capabilities," he said.
Hilmy Zaini said the introduction of the monorail system to this historic city will improve the quality of life for thousands of residents by increasing mobility, reducing congestion, and benefitting the local economy as well as the environment.
"Our investment in local manufacturing is a key component in our project delivery plan and essential for Scomi’s long-term commitment and participation in Brazil’s fast expanding rail market," he said. -- BERNAMA
