MAHSR – MUMBAI AHMEDABAD HIGH SPEED RAIL PROJECT

PACKAGE – C2: Construction of Tunnelling Works (MAHSR Km. 0.773) and Shilphata (MAHSR
Km. 21.150) in the State of Maharashtra for the Project for Construction of Mumbai-Ahmedabad
High Speed Rail.
NHRCL – TCAP – AFCONS MRM-4 (Progress).
Date: 23-11-2023
Time: 11:00 AM.
Venue: Shaft 3, C2 Mumbai (Physical and Virtual)
MINUTES OF MEETING
PRESENT
ORGANISATION ORGANISATION ORGANISATION
NHSRCL TCAP Afcons Infrastructure Limited
Sr. Sr. Sr.
Name Name Name
No No No
1. Mr. Anjum Parvez, 1 Mr. Bhudev Sharma 1 Mr. R. Ananta Kumar
Director Projects Dy. Project Director Director, BU Head
(Urban Infra)
2. Mr. U P Singh, 2 Mr. Hadi Sucipto 2 Mr. Nilesh Bemane,
CPM Mumbai Tunnel Expert. Planning Manager
3. Mr. Akshay Kumar Marantu 3 Mr. Rajeev Sharma 3 Mr. Swapan Mohanty
ED/Contract QAQC Expert Geotechnical Engineer
4 Mr. Abhay Kumar 4 Mr. Nanduru Srinivasa Sai 4 Mr. Piyush (DDC)
AGM Survey Add. Chief SHE Geo Consult, Coordinator
5 Mr. S S Tomar 5 Mr. Kumar Kartikey 5. Mr Ayaan Mukherjee
Dy CPM Mumbai Dy. CRE Construction Manager
6 Mr. Krishan Kumar 6 Mr. Prakash Patil 6. Mr. Naga Satyakanth
Dy. CPM Mumbai Sr. Tunnel Expert. Planning Engineer
7 Dr. RP Singh, 7 Mr. Mukesh Valecha
DGM/Civil Mumbai Sr. Structural Design expert
8 Mr. Himang Jain, 8 Mr. Rahul Ganeshrao
Sr. Manager Civil Mumbai Sr. Structural Design expert
9 Mr. Vipin Bansal
Sr Manager Design (online)
10 Mr. Satya Prakash
IG/RPFNHRCL

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Monthly Review Meeting #5 was chaired by DP-NHSRCL and
attended by officials of NHSRCL, TCAP and Afcons
Infrastructure Limited. A Presentation was made by Engineer
1. Information -
during MRM covering Project Progress Information, status of
Method Statements, status of Key Staff deployment, and other
salient information.
GENERAL PROGRESS
2. a) Time Lapsed = 9% (168 days) Information -
b) Physical Progress = 5.52 % (Roughly)
PROJECT SAFETY STATISTICS
a) Safety Statistics of the project was presented and reported Safe
Manhours is 3,04,822. Incidents of Near Miss is 1(one) during Information -
the reporting month.
b) The root cause for the observed Near Miss of Dumper body
opening during mucking was informed by contractor due to AFCONS Noted
3. lack of training of driver. Engineer and Employer advised
contractor to commence SHE Third Party training for
workmen. TCAP &
c) Employer cautioned the contractor and the Engineer on the
safety incidents and instructed Engineer to implement measures AFCONS -
to improve safety standards and improve the work safety
regularly along with Contractor’s safety team.
Project Key Personnel: -
a) Contractor informed that out of total 8 Key persons, 6 have
reported to site. Also, contractor informed that credentials for Information 20.10.2023
balance 2 key positions, including CHSE and CEE are 21.11.2023
4.
submitted to Engineer for approval.
b) The Engineer informed that the submitted credential for the TCAP Next meeting
Contractor’s Chief Health Safety and Environment Officer is
under review and will be responded shortly.
5. Design submission and Three week/Three Month rolling
programmed; -

a) The Contractor informed that three-month lookahead program AFCONS 27-10-2023

for design submissions are incorporated in rolling program. Closed
b) Additional Geotechnical Bore Hole data for missing Information Closed
information at ADIT Portal location and Design verification
was informed to be completed by the Engineer and contractor.
Information Closed
c) Contractor informed that the design of Tunnel eye at ADIT and
Shilphata are submitted and under NONOC status.
d) Engineer informed that the design submission of soil anchor AFCONS 10.10.2023
from M/s Freyssinet based on the test anchor was planned to be Next Meeting
completed by 10.10.2023, however design for test anchor under
finalization in discussion with vendor.
e) The Engineer highlighted the tail end submission of Method Information -

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statements and other major submissions due to lack of
resources at the contractor end. Employer directed the
contractor to submit the design and method statements well in
advance as per rolling program.
Key Equipment’s Deployment Plan

TBM Equipment: -
a) The Contractor presented that the TBM design works are in
final stage at the vendor level. Information -
b) Contractor informed that the revised – preponed date of TBM
03 delivery to site is 11.07.2025 and FAT date to be Information -
23.04.2025. Contractor informed that accordingly updated
CWP is also submitted to the Engineer for review and
approval.
6. c) The dates proposed by contractor shall be reviewed by the AFCONS 10.11.2023
Engineer as per the contractor’s bid and overall construction
schedule.
d) The contractor was instructed to expedite the vendor approval
and design of tunnel segment bolt joints and gasket. AFCONS 10.11.2023
20.12.2023
NATM Equipment: -
a) Contractor informed that the Jumbo Driller for NATM Drilling Information -
at Adit location is mobilized Contractor further informed that
the Excavator and Shotcrete Machine for cut and cover work
are deployed at Shilphata & Adit site respectively .
Work Front wise Progress at SHAFT – 2 16.12.2023
a) Secant piling works 97% (156/160) completed and will be AFCONS 24.12.2023
completed on 24.11.2023
b) Contractor informed that capping beam construction ongoing AFCONS 03.12.23
116m/162 m, 70% is completed, and target completion is 03-12-
2023. Information -
c) Contractor informed that the mechanical excavation along with
side support for waler and anchor in progress. 50% of first
level Weller beam construction completed (84/162 RM). 21.11.2023
d) Engineer highlighted shortage of labour at site leading to delay AFCONS 20.12.2023
7. in Gantry foundation works vis-à-vis the planned rolling
program and advised contractor to increase rebar labour. AFCONS Noted
e) Contractor informed that Soil Anchor works to commence and
2nd Drilling Rig will be mobilized soon.
f) Contractor informed that excavation is in progress for retaining AFCONS 30.12.2023
wall construction for permanent reinstatement works and 60m
length is planned for month of December 2023. AFCONS 28.02.2024
g) Contractor informed that NONOC status for the sub-site office
layout is received from the Engineer and that office
construction will take next months.
8. Work Front wise Progress at SHAFT – 3
a) The Engineer raised concern on the delays in completing the

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site hut due to the insufficient resources. Revised target date AFCONS 18.11.2024
to complete the site hut is 15-12-23 15.12.2023
b) Engineer raised the concern on the slow progress of
excavation rate at shaft due to insufficient resources
(manpower) at site, frequent equipment breakdown, lack of AFCONS Noted
contractor’s supervisory staff and delay in explosive vans
arrival to site. 28.09.2023
c) Engineer raised concern on slow progress for overhead gantry
AFCONS 15.11.2023
foundation. Also, Engineer highlighted non-submission of
Method Statement for Gantry Erection. Contractor informed 15.12.2023
that the Gantry foundation will be completed by 15.12.2023.
The Engineer further raised concern on the delay of work due
to delay in material and equipment delivery at site. AFCONS Noted
d) Engineer informed that despite NONOC status is accorded to
Contractor’s Muck disposal plan, the shaft muck is not timely
disposed off the site due to contractor’s Royalty issue.

Work Front wise Progress at ADIT PORTAL 14.10.2023

a) The Engineer raised concern on the delays in completing the AFCONS 01.12.2023
site hut due to the insufficient resources. Revised target date
to complete the site hut is 01-12-23
9. b) Contractor informed that the cut and cover slope protection is AFCONS 08.09.2023
in progress and informed the planned completion by 30.11.23. 30.11.2023
c) Engineer highlighted the labour shortage at Retaining wall AFCONS 24.10.2024
works of ADIT and informed the target date to be 24.10.2024

Work Front wise Progress at MAIN PORTAL

a) The Engineer raised concern on the delays in completing the AFCONS 11.11.2023
site hut due to the insufficient resources. Revised target date 15.12.2023
to complete the site hut is 01-12-23.
b) Contractor informed that the sub-contractor for the Main
portal is finalized to be M/s Sarla Projects. Information -
c) Engineer raised concern that the resource mobilization at site 16.12.2023
and delay in starting of excavation and slope protection work AFCONS 11.01.2024
at sit, plan – 06.10.2023; actual – 01.11.2023.
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d) MIDC / GAIL Pipeline support System
o Contractor mentioned that design of Support system has 01.10.2023
been submitted to IIT Mumbai for approval on 23.09.2023 AFCONS 31.10.2023
and it is under review of IIT. Employer instructed 27.11.2023
contractor to follow up regularly and expedite the
approval.
AFCONS & Immediately
o Contractor highlighted the delay in receiving the road
closure permission from traffic department vis-à-vis plan. NHSRCL
Employer instructed DIG/NHSRCL to followup the
matter and act as necessary on priority.

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Work Front wise Progress at Casting Yard
a) Contractor informed that 17 Acres of land is acquired and Information -
informed that 30% area levelling/cleaning works completed
and barricading works 5% completed.
b) Contractor informed that pilling works on the batching plant
11. foundation started on 22.11.2023 and borewell installation Information -
works completed for water supply at site.
c) Contractor assured that approximately 1 month time was
AFCONS Noted
lapsed in obtaining the Forest clearance for the access road.
And continually assured the mobilization of resources in
required number to expedite the works.
EBS Survey and Instrumentation: -
a) Engineer highlighted that only 2 reports out of total 268
surveyed structures are submitted from contractor end and -
expressed concern on the delay in EBS reporting. Information
b) Contractor highlighted that 121 nos are pending the Engineers
signatures and approximate 147 reports pending with vendor AFCONS Noted
for submission to employer. Employer advised to deploy
additional manpower and expedite the works.
c) Employer instructed, report signing procedure at the
TCAP -
Engineer’s end to be expedited.
12. d) Contractor informed that Instruments for monitoring are
installed/planned to install at all sites progressively before AFCONS 25.10.2023
commencement of excavation works. Contractor further
updated that all instruments at shaft 3 are installed and
instruments for Adit and Main portal are in transit and shall
be installed by 25.10. 2023.
e) Employer directed to prepare a detailed presentation for the 15.11.2023
AFCONS
Instrumentation and monitoring work by next meeting. Next Meeting
f) Engineer advised contractor that Incidents of trigger levels AFCONS
Next meeting
recorded during monitoring of EBS should be documented.
Approval Status of CWP -
a) Contractor informed that Revised CWP was submitted on
18.10.2023 for Engineer review, which was given NOO status Information
by the Engineer.
b) Contractor informed that the major issue observed in the 6.11.2023
submitted CWP is related to the finalization of Docking AFCONS & 30.11.2023
location. Employer advised Engineer and contractor to site TCAP
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together and close the program by 06.12.2023
c) Engineer informed the assumed weightages of physical -
progress in the program are not justifiable and advised AFCONS
contractor to re-visit the allotted physical percentages.
d) Engineer has requested contractor to present the impact of AFCONS 06.12.2023
working both TBMs simultaneously from same shaft by
06.12.2023.
Material Approval Status
14. AFCONS Next
 Employer and Engineer advised the contractor to include

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slide for the relevant details of the materials approved and
meeting
look ahead program for materials approval planned.
Other

 Contractor was advised to increase the number of cameras

installed at site to enable the live feed of site activities.
Contractor informed that vendor is changed and assured Next
15. AFCONS
China Made Cameras & networking shall not be used meeting
 Engineer and Employer advised contractor to install at
least 12 cameras within next 4 days and submit the site
camera installation plan for review of Engineer.

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