VINCI to build three overhead stations for the future line 18 of the Grand Paris Express
• Construction of three overhead stations for the future line 18 of the Grand Paris Express
• A contract worth over €80 million
Société du Grand Paris has awarded Chantiers Modernes Construction (VINCI Construction) the contractto build the Palaiseau, Orsay-Gif and CEA Saint-Aubin (Essonne) overhead stations located on the viaductof the future Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express. Works will begin in July 2022 and should be completedin 38 months.
The contract, worth €80.9 million, covers civil engineering and structural works, the envelope including ametal frame and the facades, together with finishing work for the three stations, which will stand out fortheir geometric, origami-like design. For the foundations, Chantiers Modernes Construction will rely onthe expertise of Botte Fondations (VINCI Construction).
The worksite will employ up to 180 workers, with 10% of hours worked set aside for people on workintegrationprogrammes. VINCI will also involve its endowment fund, Chantiers & Territoires Solidaires,which supports non-profits' initiatives to create jobs and foster community life in the towns and citiessurrounding Grand Paris Express projects.
This project follows on from other contracts won by VINCI Construction on the future line 18: the 11.8 kmtunnel section between Orly Airport and Palaiseau, the 6.7 km viaduct linking Massy-Palaiseau to theCEA-Saint-Aubin station and the Palaiseau operation and maintenance centre.
The VINCI Group is also involved in other works packages for the Grand Paris Express, where it isleveraging synergies among its subsidiaries and combining their expertise in underground works, urbandevelopment, rail works, information technologies, data and electrical engineering.
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