Welspun Michigan Engineers Limited (WMEL), a subsidiary of Welspun Enterprises Limited, has been awarded a major engineering contract by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the design, construction, and subsequent operations and maintenance of the Mogra Storm Water Pumping Station in Mumbai.
The Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, which carries a total value of Rs. 290.88 Crore (inclusive of GST), includes a comprehensive seven-year operations and maintenance (O&M) phase. This pivotal project is scheduled for completion within 20 months, pending the acquisition of requisite statutory permissions from bodies such as the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Mangrove Cell, and the High Court.
The pumping station project is part of a critical flood mitigation initiative aimed at efficiently managing excess rainwater during heavy monsoon conditions. The station will serve as a vital infrastructure asset by reducing flood risks in several vulnerable areas of Mumbai, including Oshiwara, Andheri, Versova, and Jogeshwari.
Highlighting the significance of the project, Mr. Saurin Patel, Managing Director of WMEL, commented, “The Mogra Storm Water Pumping Station is a vital infrastructure project designed to mitigate monsoon flooding in Andheri and surrounding areas. This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to enhancing Mumbai’s resilience against heavy rainfall and advancing urban flood management.”
This contract represents WMEL’s largest independent project in the pumping station segment, further solidifying its reputation in urban infrastructure development. With an existing order book of Rs. 2,546 Crore as of January 31, 2025 – which includes the Dharavi to Ghatkopar Tunnelling order valued at approximately Rs. 1,150 Crore – the new project will elevate WMEL’s outstanding orders to nearly Rs. 2,791.76 Crore (excluding GST), with Rs. 124.75 Crore attributed to O&M works.
