New Delhi, Aug 4 - Engineering and infrastructure development firm Hindustan Construction Co (HCC) Tuesday said it has been awarded a Rs.228.79-crore contract for a hydel power project in Maharashtra.

The 4x6 MW Gosikhurd Hydel Scheme, is being built on the Wainganga river near Nagpur, the company said in a statement. The contract has been awarded by the Vidharbha Irrigation Development Corp.

HCC will be responsible for all engineering, procurement and construction work as well as supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electromechanical plant and hydro-mechanical components including generating units.

The project has to be completed in 36 months followed by operation and maintenance for 24 months.