L&T Wins Design Build Operate Order For Guwahati Water Project

28 Mar 2026 CW Team

The scope of work includes the design, supply, installation, construction, testing and commissioning of a barge-mounted intake system, raw water rising main, a water treatment plant, reservoirs and a booster pumping station. The contract also covers the creation of a distribution network with household service connections and the implementation of a fully integrated supervisory control and data acquisition system for real-time monitoring and performance management. Operation and maintenance for five years is included in the agreement to ensure sustained performance and responsiveness.

The project is expected to strengthen the reliability of water services in the identified locality and to support public health and daily life through uninterrupted supply. The order win is said to further strengthen the Water and Effluent Treatment business vertical's presence in the north east region and to reaffirm the division's commitment to expanding its regional footprint. The company emphasises sustainable and efficient water solutions that support communities with modern infrastructure while aligning with regional development priorities.

Background information notes that Larsen & Toubro is a United States dollar 30 bn Indian multinational engaged in engineering, procurement and construction projects, high-tech manufacturing and services and that it operates in over 50 countries worldwide. The firm's customer-focused approach and emphasis on top-class quality have enabled it to attain and sustain market leadership for eight decades. Media and investor contacts remain listed through the company's corporate communications office.

Mumbai, March 25, 2026: The Water and Effluent Treatment business vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won a significant design build operate order from the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water and Sewerage Board in Assam for a water management project intended to deliver safe and continuous water supply to households in South-East Guwahati. The project has been conceived to operate on a 24/7 basis and to improve the reliability of the city's water system. The order has been classified as significant under the company's order classification. The scope of work includes the design, supply, installation, construction, testing and commissioning of a barge-mounted intake system, raw water rising main, a water treatment plant, reservoirs and a booster pumping station. The contract also covers the creation of a distribution network with household service connections and the implementation of a fully integrated supervisory control and data acquisition system for real-time monitoring and performance management. Operation and maintenance for five years is included in the agreement to ensure sustained performance and responsiveness. The project is expected to strengthen the reliability of water services in the identified locality and to support public health and daily life through uninterrupted supply. The order win is said to further strengthen the Water and Effluent Treatment business vertical's presence in the north east region and to reaffirm the division's commitment to expanding its regional footprint. The company emphasises sustainable and efficient water solutions that support communities with modern infrastructure while aligning with regional development priorities. Background information notes that Larsen & Toubro is a United States dollar 30 bn Indian multinational engaged in engineering, procurement and construction projects, high-tech manufacturing and services and that it operates in over 50 countries worldwide. The firm's customer-focused approach and emphasis on top-class quality have enabled it to attain and sustain market leadership for eight decades. Media and investor contacts remain listed through the company's corporate communications office.

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