Two firms shortlisted for implementation of 24×7 Silchar water supply project

WPIL Limited and Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Limited have been shortlisted as technically qualified for selection of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for the 24×7 Silchar water supply project. Bids for the same were invited by the Urban Development Department of the Assam government in September 2019. The scope of work involves designing, supply, construction, installation, testing and commissioning of the intake system, raw and clear water transmission main, raw water treatment plant (WTP), service reservoirs, a distribution system, house service connections and supervisory control and data acquisition system for Silchar town as well as five years of O&M. The work is expected to be completed in a period of 24 months. The 24×7 water supply project is being implemented under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.