VA Tech Wabag Secures ₹118 Crore Repeat Order for Bahrain Plant
VA Tech Wabag (WABAG) has secured a repeat order worth approximately ₹118 crore (5.12 Million Bahraini Dinars) from the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The order is for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the 40 MLD Madinat Salman Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Long Sea Outfall for a period of 5 years.
WABAG was previously awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the 40 MLD STP and Long Sea Outfall in October 2015. The project was completed in 2018, and WABAG has been operating and maintaining the plant since November 1, 2018.
The STP is equipped with tertiary treatment and sludge treatment using aerobic digestion and thermal drying. It includes an automatic bagging plant for packing EPA Class A Sludge from dryers for commercial sales. The treated water is reused to cater to the irrigation water requirements of 13 islands.
Mr. Srinivasan K, GM – MENA RHQ, commented, “We are proud to secure this prestigious repeat O&M order from the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning. This order further strengthens our O&M order book, providing annuity income, improved cash flows, and revenue predictability. The award reaffirms the Ministry's continued trust and confidence in our operational excellence and consistent performance, for which we are deeply grateful. We remain committed to delivering best-in-class services and ensuring the plant operates at optimal efficiency to serve the community with safe and reliable water.”