Project Details
Project Award: Afcons Infrastructure Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the Design and Construction of a Desalinated Water Conveyance Tunnel.
Project Value: ₹1,918 crores (inclusive of GST and O&M)
Project Scope: Desalinated water conveyance tunnel from the proposed Water Pumping Station at Manori to Charkop, extending further to Mahavir Nagar (Kandivali), Mumbai.
Project Purpose: Critical infrastructure to boost Mumbai's water supply through desalinated water transportation.
Management Commentary
Mr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Executive Chairman: Described the project as "a critical step towards ensuring sustainable water supply for Mumbai" and stated it "stands as a testament to our engineering excellence and execution capabilities."
Mr. S Paramasivan, Managing Director: Expressed honor in "partnering with BMC once again" and noted that alongside the Kasheli–Mulund water conveyance tunnel, this "complex desalinated water tunnel project will be executed on time while maintaining the highest standards."
Business Context
The order was received in the normal course of business. Afcons has extensive experience in water infrastructure projects including:
- BMC's 7.13 km underground water conveyance tunnel from Kasheli to Mulund
- CIDCO's 8.7 km treated water tunnel in Navi Mumbai
- Rural Water Supply Scheme in Uttar Pradesh
- Water Supply Project in Rajasthan
- Annaram Barrage in Telangana (part of world's largest multi-stage irrigation project)
- Multiple international water supply projects across Africa (Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Benin, Rwanda)
Company Background
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is the flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group with over six decades of legacy. The company operates in 31 countries across South Asia, Africa, Middle East, and CIS. As per the latest ENR survey, Afcons is ranked in Top 140 international Contractors globally; 12th in Bridges and 8th in Marine & Ports.