Va Tech Wabag, a global leader in water and wastewater management solutions, has clinched a significant contract from the Office National De L’assainissement (ONAS) in Tunisia. The repeat order, awarded to a consortium led by Va Tech Wabag, entails the Design, Build, Operate (‘DBO’) of a 36 MLD (Million Liters per Day) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) in Sousse Hamdoun II, Tunisia. Valued at 114.22 Million Tunisian Dinars (approximately Euro 34 Million), the project marks a pivotal development in the company’s endeavors in the North African region.
The success in securing this repeat order underscores Va Tech Wabag’s commendable track record with ONAS spanning three decades. The company’s reputation for delivering technically superior solutions, coupled with a competitive bid, played a crucial role in clinching the contract. Funded by prestigious institutions including the French Development Agency (AFD), the European Investment Bank (BEI), and the European Union (EU), the project is slated to be executed over a period of twenty-four (24) months, followed by a twelve (12) months Operation & Maintenance (O&M) phase.
Under the scope of the contract, Va Tech Wabag will undertake Engineering & Procurement (‘EP’) and Operation & Maintenance (‘O&M’) activities, accounting for approximately half of the total order value. This encompasses Design, Engineering, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of the wastewater treatment plant, followed by a one-year O&M phase to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
Leading the consortium, Va Tech Wabag will collaborate with Entreprise Gloulou Mohamed et Salem (EGMS), which will be responsible for all Civil Works associated with the project. The partnership between Va Tech Wabag and EGMS underscores a commitment to delivering comprehensive and sustainable wastewater management solutions to enhance environmental sustainability and public health in Tunisia.
The project marks a significant milestone for Va Tech Wabag, reinforcing its position as a preferred partner for water and wastewater management projects globally, and further solidifying its presence in the North African region.