Welspun Michigan Engineers Limited (WMEL), in joint venture with Aaradhyaa & Co (WMEL-ANC JV), has been awarded a prestigious contract by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for upgrading the Haji Ali Storm Water Pumping Station in G/S Ward, Mumbai. WMEL holds a 75 per cent stake in the joint venture.
The contract, valued at Rs 328.12 crore (with GST), includes the enhancement of the stormwater pumping station, along with complete mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems and civil repair works. The project is scheduled for completion within 18 months (excluding monsoons). Additionally, the contract encompasses comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) phase for 15 years.
This contract is one of the largest projects secured by WMEL in the pumping station segment and is the second pumping station order secured by the company in recent times, following the February 2025 contract for the design and construction of the Mogra Storm Water Pumping Station in Mumbai's K/W Ward.
The outstanding order book of WMEL as of February 28, 2025, was Rs 2,706.87 crore (excluding GST). With the addition of the Haji Ali Storm Water Pumping Station order of Rs 208.55 crore (75 per cent of the contract value, excluding GST), the outstanding order book now stands at Rs 2,915.42 crore.
Commenting on the achievement, Saurin Patel, Managing Director, Welspun Michigan Engineers Limited, said, "The Haji Ali stormwater pumping station is a critical infrastructure project designed to provide significant relief to flood-prone areas in South and Central Mumbai while strengthening the city's drainage system. This new order reaffirms WMEL's commitment to sustainable water management solutions and highlights our continued growth and expertise in urban infrastructure development."
