VA Tech Wabag secures ₹118-crore repeat contract in Bahrain
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Indian water technology firm, VA Tech Wabag , announced on Tuesday it has secured a repeat order worth ₹118 crore from the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning (MoW) in the Kingdom of Bahrain According to the press release, the five-year contract is for the continued Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the 40 MLD (Megalitres per Day) Madinat Salman Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and its associated Long Sea Outfall.This contract renewal builds on a long-standing relationship between the Chennai-based company and the Bahraini government. Wabag was initially awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the plant in October 2015, successfully completing the project in 2018. The company has been responsible for the plant's O&M since November 1, 2018.'This order further strengthens our O&M order book, providing annuity income, improved cash flows, and revenue predictability," said Srinivasan K, GM – MENA RHQ for Wabag."The award reaffirms the Ministry's continued trust and confidence in our operational excellence and consistent performance," he further added.The Madinat Salman facility is a plant featuring tertiary treatment systems. The treated water is reused for irrigation, meeting the entire requirement for 13 islands in the region.The plant also incorporates advanced sludge treatment using aerobic
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