VA Tech Wabag-led consortium bags wastewater plant contract in Georgia
A consortium-led by water technology major VA Tech Wabag has secured a large contract for construction of a 19 million litres per day (MLD) wastewater treatment plant in Georgia, marking its entry into the eastern European country.
Funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the contract from United Water Supply Company of Georgia LLC (UWSCG) involves development of a wastewater and sludge treatment facility at Kutaisi, the third-largest city in Georgia. The 19 MLD WWTP is designed for future expansion up to a capacity of 56 MLD.
The Chennai-based company did not specify the order’s worth but classified it as a ‘large’ order with value between Rs 250 crore and Rs 600 crore, or between $30 million USD and $75 million USD.
According to an official statement, the engineering, procurement & construction (EPC) scope of the project includes demolition of the existing plant, construction of the new WWTP, and installation of an effluent pipeline to the river.
As the consortium leader, Wabag will undertake design, engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning of the treatment systems, along with training of client personnel and supervision of operation & maintenance (O&M) for a period of 12 months.
The plant will feature advanced mechanical and biological treatment with nutrient removal based on the activated sludge process, along with final sedimentation and UV disinfection. The project also includes sludge treatment facilities, solar sludge drying systems, odour control systems, and associated
pumping infrastructure.
This order marks Wabag’s entry into the CIS region and the Georgian market, further strengthening its position as a trusted partner in delivering sustainable and innovative water management solutions globally.
“We are proud to secure the Kutaisi WWTP contract, marking Wabag’s entry into Georgia, and we thank our customer for their trust. Leveraging our experience, we have delivered a technically robust and commercially competitive solution ensuring safe discharge into the River Rioni, and sustainable sludge management. The project will bring lasting environmental, health, and social benefits to the residents of Kutaisi”, said Wabag Europe Cluster CEO Mahmut Gedek.
