Afcons Infrastructure Wins ₹1,918 Crore BMC Project to Build Mumbai’s Desalinated Water Tunnel
Afcons Infrastructure Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for a major desalinated water infrastructure project worth ₹1,918 crore, including GST and Operations & Maintenance (O&M).
The project involves the design and construction of a desalinated water conveyance tunnel connecting the proposed Manori Water Pumping Station to Charkop and further extending to Mahavir Nagar in Kandivali, Mumbai.
The order strengthens Afcons’ position as one of India’s leading infrastructure engineering companies and highlights its expertise in executing complex underground water projects.
Project at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | Desalinated Water Conveyance Tunnel |
| Client | Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) |
| Project Value | ₹1,918 Crore (Including GST & O&M) |
| Location | Mumbai |
| Scope | Design and Construction of Water Conveyance Tunnel |
| Route | Manori – Charkop – Mahavir Nagar (Kandivali) |
Strengthening Mumbai’s Future Water Supply
The new tunnel forms a crucial part of Mumbai’s long-term strategy to improve water availability by transporting desalinated water from the upcoming pumping station at Manori to western suburbs.
With Mumbai’s population continuing to grow, the city requires sustainable and diversified water sources. The desalination project is expected to reduce dependence on traditional reservoirs while improving the reliability of water distribution across the city.
Management Commentary
Commenting on the project, Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Executive Chairman of Afcons Infrastructure, said that the desalinated water conveyance tunnel represents an important milestone in strengthening Mumbai’s sustainable water infrastructure.
He noted that the project reflects the company’s engineering expertise and capability to execute technically demanding underground infrastructure works.
S. Paramasivan, Managing Director, added that Afcons is honoured to once again partner with BMC. He expressed confidence that the company will deliver this complex project on schedule while maintaining high standards of quality and execution.
Builds on Afcons’ Strong Water Infrastructure Portfolio
The latest contract further expands Afcons’ growing portfolio in the water infrastructure sector.
The company is already executing several major water-related projects across India, including:
- Kasheli–Mulund underground water conveyance tunnel for BMC (7.13 km)
- 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 one of the world’s largest multi-stage irrigation projects
Internationally, Afcons has successfully completed water infrastructure projects in:
- Tanzania
- Ivory Coast
- Benin
- Rwanda
These projects have strengthened the company’s reputation as a global engineering and infrastructure contractor.
Why This Order Matters
The project is significant for multiple reasons:
- Adds a ₹1,918 crore order to Afcons’ order book.
- Reinforces its leadership in underground tunnelling and water infrastructure.
- Supports Mumbai’s long-term water security through desalination infrastructure.
- Expands Afcons’ partnership with BMC on strategic civic infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrates continued government investment in urban water management.
About Afcons Infrastructure
Afcons Infrastructure Limited is the flagship infrastructure engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. With more than six decades of experience, the company has executed technically complex EPC projects across transportation, marine, hydro, tunnels, bridges, metros, and water infrastructure.
Afcons has operations across 31 countries spanning South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS region.
According to the latest Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings, the company is:
- Ranked among the Top 140 International Contractors
- 12th globally in Bridges
- 8th globally in Marine & Ports
The ₹1,918 crore desalinated water tunnel project further strengthens Afcons Infrastructure’s robust order pipeline while reinforcing its expertise in underground engineering and sustainable urban infrastructure.
As governments continue to invest in water security and resilient infrastructure, projects like this position Afcons to benefit from rising opportunities in India’s infrastructure sector while contributing to the development of future-ready cities.