PTI reported that Punj Lloyd Group has bagged a contract worth INR 528 crore in Singapore to construct a new prison headquarter.

The company in a statement said that “Punj Lloyd Group said it bagged INR 528 crore worth project from the Singapore prison service to construct the new prison headquarters of the Changi prison complex.”

As per the Letter of Award received from the Singapore prison service, which comes under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Sembawang Engineers and Constructors, a Punj Lloyd Group company, will execute the project for the construction of 4 buildings and several ancillary buildings, substantial earthworks with retaining walls, road widening and external work.

The statement said that the project is expected to be completed over a period of 24 months. When completed, the headquarters will provide office facilities, a multi purpose hall, club house and an auditorium.

Mr Richard Grosvenor President and CEO of Sembawang said that “Sembawang, with extensive experience in building complex landmark structures, will be able to deliver the new prison headquarters to support the Singapore prison service in helping inmates to turn over a new leaf and reintegrate into society after their release.”