Patel Engineering Limited has been declared the Lowest Bidder (L1) by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) for Package-1 of the prestigious Renuka Ji Dam Project. The contract is valued at ₹910.08 crore, including GST, marking a significant addition to the company’s infrastructure portfolio.
The project is located at Village Dadahu, Tehsil Renuka, District Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh and is scheduled for completion within 30 months. The Renuka Ji Dam initiative is aimed at strengthening water storage capacity, ensuring reliable water supply, and supporting hydropower generation in the region.
Under Package-1, the scope of work includes the construction of three diversion tunnels, each with a diameter of 9.5 meters. The tunnels will measure 1,379 meters, 1,468 meters, and 1,590 meters in length respectively. The contract also covers the development of three inlet and outlet portals for the diversion tunnels, along with the construction of approximately 6 kilometers of access roads to support project logistics and operations.
In addition, the project involves the installation of hydro-mechanical gates for the diversion tunnels and the execution of instrumentation works to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards. These components are critical to ensuring smooth diversion of water during dam construction and long-term structural performance.