Afcons Secures ₹1,918 Crore Contract for Desalinated Water Tunnel Project in Mumbai
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the Design and Construction of a critical desalinated water conveyance tunnel project in Mumbai. The project is valued at ₹1,918 crores, inclusive of GST and Operations & Maintenance (O&M).The tunnel, designated as a vital component to ensure sustainable water supply for the city, will run from the proposed Water Pumping Station at Manori to Charkop, extending onward to Mahavir Nagar in Kandivali.
Executive Chairman Krishnamurthy Subramanian stated that the desalinated water conveyance tunnel represents a major step toward securing Mumbai's water needs and underscores Afcons’ engineering excellence and execution capabilities. Managing Director S Paramasivan added that the firm is honored to partner with BMC, noting that this complex project will be executed on time alongside the Kasheli-Mulund water conveyance tunnel while maintaining high standards.
Infrastructure Projects Portfolio
Afcons has a substantial track record of delivering diverse hydro, water supply, and water tunnel projects both nationally and internationally.Currently in India, the company is executing several key 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, a Rural Water Supply Scheme in Uttar Pradesh, and a Water Supply Project in Rajasthan. Furthermore, Afcons constructed the Annaram Barrage in Telangana as part of one of the world's largest multi-stage irrigation projects.
Globally, Afcons has developed multiple water supply projects across Africa, expanding its global presence in sustainable infrastructure development. Projects delivered internationally include work in Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Benin, and Rwanda.
About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd
Afcons Infrastructure Ltd is a flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. With over six decades of experience, the company possesses a strong history of executing complex EPC projects globally and within India.Afcons operates in 31 countries across South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and CIS. According to the latest ENR survey, Afcons holds positions among the world's leading contractors, ranked as follows:
| Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| International Contractors | Top 140 |
| Bridges | 12th |
| Marine & Ports | 8th |
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