CASE STUDY 02
Transforming Kovai
Coimbatore's Water Infrastructure Revolution- Impacting Over a Million Lives
Coimbatore known colloquially as Kovai, a key metropolitan hub in Tamil Nadu, is witnessing a significant overhaul of its water supply infrastructure. As the second-largest city in the state, Coimbatore’s rapid growth in textiles, industry, and commerce has heightened the need for a modernized water distribution system.
In 2014, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) reported a population of 16,50,080 and a water demand of 175 MLD. Despite sufficient bulk water supply, the existing infrastructure—dating back to the British era—was characterized by intermittent service, frequent leaks, and inadequate distribution due to outdated pipe sizes and pressure.
To address these issues, CCMC initiated a major project valued at INR 2975.16 Crores (USD 367 Million), aimed at delivering a 24X7 water supply across core city areas. InfraEn was appointed as the Transaction Advisory and Bid Management Consultant, guiding the project through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on a Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT) basis. Suez Projects Private Limited is the Concessionaire of this prestigious project. InfraEn has acted as the Transaction Advisor and currently acting as the Independent Engineer cum Project Management Consultant of the Project.
The project involved installing 74 km of Feeder Main, 1,744 km of Distribution Main, 150,000 House Service Connections (HSCs), 98 District Metering Areas (DMAs), and 33 Service Reservoirs. Notably, InfraEn has monitored the implementation of 20,000 HSCs already under 24X7 model in 17 DMAs demonstrating significant progress.
As the Independent Engineer cum Project Management Consultant (IE cum PMC), InfraEn employs advanced tools such as leak detectors and corrosion scanners, ensuring a thorough review of the existing system and meticulous oversight of construction milestones. This comprehensive approach has successfully modernized Coimbatore’s water supply infrastructure, setting a new benchmark for similar projects across India.
Coimbatore’s upgraded water infrastructure now stands as a model of efficiency and reliability, driving sustainable urban development.
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