February 26, 2021 Mr. Pakapong Sirikantaramas, Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) revealed after the board meeting (Board) on February 25, stating that The meeting inquired about the progress of the Orange Line Cokon. Civil works during the Cultural Center – Bang Khunnon and the installation of the bus system on both the Min Buri – Bang Khunnon route, for which MRTA clarified the reasons for the bid cancellation. To expedite the project to be able to open the service according to the target
However, on Monday, March 1, MRTA will start the new round of bidding. With an announcement to receive opinions via online channels To support the preparation of a project proposal document (RFP) by listening to the general opinion. On issues such as Auction conditions Auction envelope division Including how to calculate points to consider what Proposition C should be Which will be open to listen to opinions 15 days, after which it will be open for private commenting for another 3 days
Preliminary estimates that the hearing process for the preparation of the RFP will be completed by March if there are no problems. Expected to be able to announce the sale of the proposal envelope by April 2021. Enter the proposal consideration process. Completed to submit the auction results to the Cabinet (Cabinet) for consideration in this August, if the land ownership is completed The MRTA expects to expedite the private sector to start construction work immediately within this year.
Mr. Pakapong further said that the meeting resolved to approve the MRTA renting or granting any rights to real estate in the facility development project to connect to traveling around Phra Nang Klao Station. MRT Purple Line Project Tao Poon – Khlong Bang Phai period Which is a connection point for trams and boats, including the development of Phra Nangklao Pier which will be proposed to the Ministry of Transport for consideration And propose to the cabinet meeting (cabinet) within 1 month
As for the model for private investment in the project Please see details to make it clear what it is. While the term of the contract depends on the interest of the private sector. It is expected that the construction will be completed within April. After that, it will open for service at the end of April – early May 2021, if the Cabinet approves in the first period, it will open for service at Phra Nang Klao Pier first. After that, private individuals were given the right to manage the terminal building and develop commercial areas. In order to proceed with the preparation of the lease, “said Pakaphong
For the development of the said commercial area of 2,100 square meters, worth 33 million baht, consisting of the Phra Nangklao Bridge Pier. And the Sai Ma area According to the MRTA Act Section 75 (6) stipulates that any lease or grant Projects worth more than 10 million baht need to be submitted to the Cabinet for approval.
For the progress of negotiations for the Yellow Line Extension Project, Ratchada-Ladprao Intersection to Ratchayothin Intersection between MRTA and Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited or EBM, a joint venture company by the business Join BSR trade (BTS-Sino Thai-Ratch Group) is the concessionaire for the meeting to acknowledge because EBM has made a letter to the MRTA, confirming that it is clear that Unable to bear income compensation from impacts that may occur when the MRT Yellow Line extension service is open. Ratchada-Ladprao intersection To the intersection of Ratchayothin, according to the Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited or BEM, the Blue Line Concessionaire made a letter to MRTA requesting to negotiate with EBM.
The meeting assigned MRTA to study details about additional compensation expenses for Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited or BEM, the MRT Blue Line Concessionaire, to present to the Board meeting. Next time We have to estimate the compensation required by BEM for consideration. Whether there will be further negotiations with EBM or not, it depends on the resolution of the MRTA board of directors, “said Pakaphong.
Mr. Pakaphong said the progress made the link between Bang Sue Central Station and the Blue Line MRT Station. Bang Sue Station (Red Line) By March, there will be a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), which is to smash 2 connecting points of 10 million baht, totaling 20 million baht. Baht is expected to be completed within September, with the MRTA issuing expenses first, and then SRT will provide the budget for repayment later.
News reports say that for the construction and drilling of the connecting wall, the project will take approximately 6 months and be completed in time for the commercial service opening of the Red Line Metro Project. Bang Sue – Rangsit Section And the Bang Sue – Taling Chan period It is scheduled to open the inaugural round on March 26, ’64 for the public to join the service at some stations. Then will test the virtual train (trail run) and open a free trial from 28 July to the end of November 64.
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