Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced on March 25, 2026, that its Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) business secured a significant design-build-operate order in Assam. The project, awarded by the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board, aims to provide 24×7 safe water supply to South-East Guwahati households. The scope covers the entire water management lifecycle, including a new treatment plant and five years of operation and maintenance.
L&T Wins Significant Water Management Order
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced on March 25, 2026, that its Water & Effluent Treatment (WET) vertical has won a significant design-build-operate order in Assam. The contract was awarded by the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewerage Board for a major water management project.
This project is conceptualized as a 24×7 water management initiative, specifically designed to deliver safe and continuous water supply to households located in South-East Guwahati, thereby enhancing the reliability of the city’s existing water infrastructure.
Scope of Work Details
The comprehensive scope of work for L&T includes the design, supply, installation, construction, testing, and commissioning of several critical components. These include a barge-mounted intake system, raw water rising main, a new water treatment plant, reservoirs, a booster pumping station, and the final distribution network complete with household service connections.
Furthermore, L&T’s commitment extends beyond construction, as the scope also encompasses a fully integrated SCADA system for real-time monitoring and performance management. The contract includes operation & maintenance for five years post-commissioning.
Strategic Significance
This order win is highlighted as a major achievement that further strengthens L&T’s presence and business footprint in the northeast region of India. It reaffirms the WET business’s strategy of expanding its regional reach and delivering sustainable, efficient water solutions to key geographies.
Order Classification Note
Based on the company’s internal classification, this order falls under the ‘Significant’ category, representing a value between ₹1,000 Cr to ₹2,500 Cr.
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