Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction has bagged a contract from the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) for the construction of a cricket stadium at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on a design and build turnkey basis.

The work entails development of the main ground as per ICC standards, display scoreboard, flood lights, corporate boxes, VIP lounges, office areas, broadcasting, press conference areas, kitchen and dining areas, and a practice ground. The contract also involves finishes, and allied MEP services along with external development within the site premises. The stadium has a total site area under development of 30.67 acres and will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators.

In overseas market, L&T has bagged a contract from the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) to develop a Hi-tech IT parks at four locations across Bangladesh. The project is located in districts such as Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Cumilla and Sylhet.

The scope of work involves construction of seven storied structural steel buildings at eight locations with BUA of 1.2 million sq. ft., including civil, finishes, façade and electromechanical works with LEED Gold rating as well as HVAC, fire fighting system and related works.