Canada-based SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a contract to supervise the relocation of cabling networks and the construction of substations in Bahrain.

The deal was let by the Electricity Transmission Directorate (ETD) of the Electricity & Water Authority of Bahrain.

SNC-Lavalin will carry out the design and construction supervision of the relocation of underground transmission and distribution cabling networks, and the construction of numerous 11kV substations.

The project will support the Ministry of Works’ upgrades of the Sheikh Jaber bin Ahmed al-Subah Avenue, the Sitra Causeway, Al-Estiglal Highway, King Hamad Highway and other minor roads and avenues within the limits of the roads contract.

SNC-Lavalin will design and supervise the diversions of several 220kV and 66kV power cables circuits, including pilot and fibre-optic telecoms and telecontrol cabling.

Work began in January 2016 and is scheduled to be completed by December 2017.