DEWA awards contract to improve water supply

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded an AED65m ($18m) contract for a project to increase the reliability and efficiency of water transmission networks.

The project involves the supply, installation and commissioning of surge protection devices for DEWA pumping station in Jebel Ali, Mushrif and Hatta.

It aims to further establish Dubai as a global hub for trade, finance and tourism by providing a reliable infrastructure that meets development criteria.

DEWA noted that the project is one of the various development projects to raise the efficiency and operational capacity of its water supply networks.

DEWA managing director and CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said that the authority wishes to advance sustainable development in the country.

"The project assures the provision of uninterrupted water supply to support the current and future development needs of Dubai," Tayer added.

The work on the project is slated for completion by June 2016.