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| Crossrail to award second batch of detailed design contracts Crossrail announced its intention to award the second set of contracts for detailed design services under its framework agreements. Under the Crossrail Design Framework Agreements announced in December 2008, the selected firms for each of the seven design categories have the opportunity to compete for packages of design work on the project. The contracts in this second set are as follows: * Package C100 - Architectural Component Design - Atkins * Package C152 - Pudding Mill Lane Portal - Scott Wilson * Package C124 - Tunnels and Shafts Aerodynamics and Ventilation - Mott MacDonald * Package C136 - Farringdon Station Design - Scott Wilson Crossrail will run 118 km from Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, through new twin-bore 21 km tunnels under central London to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. It will bring an additional 1.5 million people within 60 minutes commuting distance of London's key business districts. When Crossrail opens it will increase London's public transport network capacity by 10 per cent, supporting regeneration across the capital, helping to secure London's position as a world leading financial centre, and cutting journey times across the city. Preparatory works will continue throughout 2009. Main Crossrail construction starts in 2010. Crossrail is scheduled to open for service in 2017. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |