Breaking New Ground: SCIPL Commissions Its First High-Diameter Sewage Transmission Main at Joka
We are proud to announce the successful commissioning of our first-ever high-diameter Mild Steel (MS) sewage transmission main—1400 mm in diameter—at Joka, Kolkata.
CASE STUDY
Rimashree
7/17/20251 min read
The Achievement at a Glance
Pipeline Diameter: 1400 mm (1.4 meters)
Material: High-grade Mild Steel
Location: Joka, South-West Kolkata
Purpose: To improve urban sewage transmission capacity and support future population growth
Commissioning a sewage main of this diameter is no small feat – it involves high-stakes site execution, robust civil and hydraulic planning, and tight coordination across disciplines. This pipeline demonstrates SCIPL’s expanding capabilities in delivering complex underground infrastructure with precision and reliability.
Significance of the Achievement
Modern cities depend on invisible infrastructure—and none more vital than sewage systems. The 1400 mm diameter pipeline commissioned at Joka is expected to:
Enhance Capacity: The 1400 mm MS pipeline allows efficient movement of untreated sewage.
Improve Urban Hygiene: Reduce the risk of system overflow, backup or leakage, thereby safeguarding public health.
Improve Flood Management: Enhances sewage system resilience during monsoons and peak loads.
Support Rapid Urbanization: Prepares Joka to accommodate upcoming housing and commercial developments.
Engineering Excellence, End-to-End
The complexity of installing a 1400 mm sewage transmission main required meticulous attention at every stage. From material procurement, welding, and trenching to jointing, hydrotesting, and flushing, our multi-disciplinary team brought best-in-class techniques and execution discipline to the site.
Looking to the Future: A Step Forward for SCIPL
This commissioning reflects more than just one project. It signals that SCIPL is ready to lead the next chapter in urban wastewater infrastructure. As cities grow vertically and expand outward, the pressure on underground networks intensifies. SCIPL is prepared to meet this challenge with innovation, integrity, and execution excellence.
The success of this project is the result of collaborative efforts between SCIPL’s engineering teams, project managers, and on-ground workforce. Innovation played a key role, with the adoption of cutting-edge welding techniques, corrosion-resistant coatings, and precision alignment methods to ensure the pipeline’s longevity and performance.
By combining engineering acumen with future-ready thinking, SCIPL is helping cities like Kolkata lay the foundation for a cleaner, healthier tomorrow.
Discover how SCIPL’s expertise can transform your next project—contact us now!
