WABAG secures significant Nepal water treatment project

VA TECH WABAG (WABAG) has secured an ADB-funded "Large" Design, Build, and Operate (DBO) order from the Melamchi Water Supply Development Board (MWSDB), government of Nepal. The project involves a state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant (WTP) with a capacity of 255 Million Liter per Day (MLD) in Kathmandu Valley. The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phase is scheduled for thirty-six months, followed by five years of Operation and Maintenance (O&M). A "Large" order signifies a value between $30 million and $75 million.

This repeat order underscores WABAG’s established presence in Nepal, building on the success of the existing Melamchi WTP, which WABAG constructed in 2017. The new plant will treat water from the Melamchi, Yangri, and Larke Rivers, aiming to meet Nepal's National Drinking Water Quality Standards and improve water security for Kathmandu's growing population.

Arvind Dullu, regional business head – South and Southeast Asia, expressed gratitude for MWSDB’s continued confidence, highlighting that the project further solidifies WABAG's position as an industry leader in the South Asian region.