VINCI wins the contract to extend one of Chicago’s metro lines (Illinois, U.S.
28 Oktober 2024 - 5:45PM
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VINCI wins the contract to extend one of Chicago’s metro
lines (Illinois, U.S.
Nanterre, 28 October 2024
VINCI wins the contract to extend one of
Chicago’s metro lines (Illinois,
U.S.)
- A contract to design and build a 9
km line extension and four new passenger stations
- A contract worth $2.78 billion
(€2.49 billion)
- Ambitious environmental and social
commitments
The Chicago Transit Authority has chosen the
consortium made up of VINCI Construction Grands Projets (40%)
and Chicago-based Walsh Construction Company (60%) to design and
build the Red Line extension of the metro.
The contract, worth 2.78 billion dollars (2.49
billion euros), covers the design and construction of 9 km of
line extension including 6.4 km of elevated guideway. In addition,
four new stations will be built with full access for people with
reduced mobility.
This extension is designed to service Chicago's
disadvantaged Far South Side communities.
The group has made ambitious social
commitments:
-
10% of the design work hours and 35% of the construction work hours
to be allocated to people from economically disadvantaged areas of
Chicago;
-
15% of the construction hours being worked by apprentices and
trainees;
-
a procurement goal that 22% of construction contracts be awarded to
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
In terms of environmental commitments, the
design optimisations proposed by the consortium will reduce the
amount of concrete used in the infrastructure by 14%. In addition,
50% of all the concrete used on the project will be low-carbon.
Preparatory works will begin in 2025.
This extension to the Red Line is scheduled to
come into service in 2030. About 100,000 additional residents will
have access to a low-carbon public transport service, significantly
reducing the time they spend travelling to downtown Chicago and
beyond. By 2040, the line is expected to carry approximately
40,000 trips per day.
About VINCI
VINCI is a global player in concessions, energy and construction,
employing 280,000 people in more than 120 countries. We design,
finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help
improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in
all-round performance, above and beyond economic and financial
results, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and
socially responsible manner. And because our projects are in the
public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our
stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the
conduct of our business activities. VINCI’s ambition is to create
long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees,
partners and society in general. www.vinci.com
This press release is an official information document of
the VINCI Group.
PRESS CONTACT
VINCI Press Department
Tel: +33 (0)1 57 98 62 88
media.relations@vinci.com
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