New bids, with quotations topping MOP 1 billion, are now under consideration for the 1.6-kilometre link.
Construction took the best part of three years, but the 700-metre walkway should make life easier for both pedestrians and drivers.
Previous bids failed to come up to scratch; new tenders must complete the 1.6-kilometre line in 890 working days.
Government turns down all 10 tenders due to low bids and unrealistic construction times; plans to relaunch soon.
The new MOP 3.5 billion line, connecting Cotai with Zhuhai, should be open within four years and will ultimately link up with the mainland’s high-speed rail network.
The MOP 3.5 billion Macao Light Rapid Transit line between Macao and Hengqin island will be built by Chinese state-owned company Nam Kwong and is estimated to be operational in four years time.
The Infrastructure Development Office (GDI) said in a statement on Tuesday that it expects the construction of the Seac Pai Van section of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) to get off the ground at the end of this year.
The government launches a two-month public consultation today about its plan to build the “East” section of the Light Rail Transit, according to which a one-way journey will only take 15 minutes.
The Macao government opened today a public tender for the main construction of the Seac Pai Van Line of the light rail.
The local government aims for a Light Rail Transit (LRT) section connecting Macau’s Cotai and Zhuhai’s Hengqin Island to get off the ground this year.
The government now plans that the “East” section of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) to be constructed underground.
The government plans to launch a public consultation in the first half of this year on building the “East” section of the Light Rail Transit (LRT).
All incidents related to the operation of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) will be “uniformly” reported to the media by the government-owned LRT operator from now on.
Trial run of the LRT Taipa section extended until January 31, continuing another one-month period for free rides.
The Light Rapid Transit system has malfunctioned for the third time since it came into service on December 10.
The Light Rapid Transit system has carried over 200,000 passengers since the launch of its service on December 10.
The Light Rapid Transit system will be suspended from 1 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, before resuming on Saturday.
The Taipa section of the Light Rail Transit had 68,800 passengers in the first three days of its operation.
Residents were keen to try out their free-of-charge LRT rides on the Taipa section of the long-delayed Light Rail Transit when it finally started operating Tuesday afternoon.
The Taipa section of the long-delayed Light Rail Transit will finally start its service.
Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai stressed that Macau has been able to keep up social and economic progress, ensure political stability, improve people’s livelihoods, speed up infrastructure development and maintain social harmony during his 10 years.
The Taipa section of the Light Rail Transit will enter commercial service next month or in November — the LRT fare system will be announced shortly before the section opens.
Rosário promises that the Light Rail Transit Taipa-Barra section project will not affect the Sai Van Bridge structure.
Passengers violating LRT rules will face a fine of between 5,000 and 10,000 patacas.
A whole one-way trip on the LRT Taipa section can take about 20 minutes.
