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Kochi sewage project restarts after failed tender; pipeline work advances
Kerala Water Authority will re-tender a 5 million litre per day sewage treatment plant after no qualified bids emerged in the initial round. Construction has begun on a 27-kilometre sewage pipeline as part of the larger infrastructure initiative.
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The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has decided to invite fresh bids for a 5 million litre per day (MLD) sewage treatment plant (STP) after the first tender failed to attract qualified bidders. The move aims to expedite the critical wastewater management infrastructure for the port city.
The re-tender comes as progress accelerates on related components of the comprehensive sewerage treatment project. Work has commenced on a 27-kilometre sewage pipeline network, marking tangible advancement in the multi-phase infrastructure development.
The broader project encompasses three major components: the STP facility, a 27-km sewage pipeline network, and an additional 17-km pipeline infrastructure. Officials indicated that the modular approach allows certain elements to proceed independently while tender procedures are refined for other components.
The decision to re-tender reflects efforts to ensure technical and financial viability of proposals, with authorities optimistic that revised bid specifications will attract competitive responses from qualified contractors. The project remains central to Kochi's ongoing efforts to upgrade its wastewater treatment and conveyance systems.