VA TECH WABAG wins ₹1,000 crore

Water technology company VA TECH WABAG on Saturday said it has received an Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded order worth Rs 1,000 crore from the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB).

The order is to develop a looped transmission network under the Chennai Climate Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project (CCRWSSP) for the city of Greater Chennai.

The ADB-funded project will establish a city-wide water grid platform for Chennai, which will enable flexible water routing, better pressure management and greater operational reliability in both normal and emergency situations, WABAG said in a statement.

Shailesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer – India Cluster, WABAG, said, “This Rs 1,000 crore project is an important step towards building a resilient and future-ready water infrastructure for Chennai. The development of a citywide water grid will significantly enhance the city’s supply reliability, operational flexibility and climate resilience.”

The project will be completed within 54 months, followed by 10 years of operation and maintenance.

Once operational, the system will establish a climate-resilient water grid for Chennai, significantly improving the city’s ability to efficiently manage water resources, respond to disruptions, and ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for its growing population.