India: Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project - Tranche 1
The Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project will contribute in the expansion of the existing metro rail network in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, a state on the south-east coast of India. The investment project will develop Lines 3 and 4, connecting the central area of Chennai to key points in the south and west of the city. The first tranche will cover the initial stage of civil works related to underground tunneling and stations along the Line 4 corridor, and the construction of viaducts along the Line 3 corridor. Other contracts related to establishment of stabling depot, staff quarters, electrical and mechanical components, and other system packages will be procured subsequently. It will also include planning activities on urban renewal and livability improvement through the attached TA. The remaining tranches will gradually finance the contracts as they progress, and the periodic financing requests will be issued based on disbursement projections.
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Heriawan, Andri
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| Project Name | Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project - Tranche 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Number | 52234-002 | ||||||||||||||||
| Country / Economy | India |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Urban public transport |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||||||||
| Description | The Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project will contribute in the expansion of the existing metro rail network in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, a state on the south-east coast of India. The investment project will develop Lines 3 and 4, connecting the central area of Chennai to key points in the south and west of the city. The first tranche will cover the initial stage of civil works related to underground tunneling and stations along the Line 4 corridor, and the construction of viaducts along the Line 3 corridor. Other contracts related to establishment of stabling depot, staff quarters, electrical and mechanical components, and other system packages will be procured subsequently. It will also include planning activities on urban renewal and livability improvement through the attached TA. The remaining tranches will gradually finance the contracts as they progress, and the periodic financing requests will be issued based on disbursement projections. | ||||||||||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Chennai Metropolitan Area's (CMA's) rapid population increase coupled with strong economic growth are bringing about tremendous pressure to improve basic urban infrastructure and facilities, including to meet the increasing demand for urban mobility. The high level of urbanization in the CMA has contributed to the expansion of the urban areas towards suburban regions. Significant land use changes from agricultural areas into industrial and residential areas have been observed along major corridors. This urban expansion has consequently increased the average travel distance to the central region, prompting the need for a fast and convenient way of travel, particularly for business and commuting trips which account for more than 80% of total trips in the CMA. | ||||||||||||||||
| Impact | Urban mobility and livability in the Chennai Metropolitan Area improved |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Access to and connectivity of public transport in the Chennai Metropolitan Area improved |
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| Description of Project Outputs | New metro lines completed Multimodal and land use integration improved Non-farebox revenue mechanism strengthened |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Chennai, Chennai |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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| Consulting Services | The Chennai Metro Rail Ltd will engage a general consultant to provide support in the implementation and coordination of overall activities under Phase II metro development, including in general project management, procurement, construction supervision, safeguards implementation, and financial management. The selection of the general consultant is ongoing, to be financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. |
| Procurement | Advance contracting and retroactive financing will be undertaken. Procurement will be done in accordance with ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). Draft bidding documents for all contracts will be prepared by the Chennai Metro Rail Ltd and approved by ADB. The state government's e-procurement system will be used for all procurement activities. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Heriawan, Andri |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Chennai Metro Rail Limited Department of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Approval | 08 Dec 2022 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 09 Dec 2022 |
Loan 4273-IND
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 | 10 Mar 2023 | 30 Jun 2027 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 1,689.40 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 350.00 | 17 Jan 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 1,339.40 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jan 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
TA 10031-IND
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 | 31 Dec 2025 | - | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 1,000,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,000,000.00 | 17 Jan 2023 | 0.00 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 4273-IND: Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project - Tranche 1 | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Dec 2022 |
| Project Agreement for Loan 4273-IND: Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project - Tranche 1 | Project/Program Agreements | Dec 2022 |
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