Shurooq, Besix form joint venture for wastewater treatment plant in UAE

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and infrastructure firm Besix have signed a joint venture agreement to operate an existing wastewater treatment plant at Al Saja’a in UAE.

Called Qatra , this newly established firm will continue developing wastewater infrastructure as per the city’s masterplan.

The deal was signed by Shurooq executive chairman Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal and Besix Middle East executive vice president Olivier Crasson.

Al Sarkal was quoted by Arabianindustry.com as saying: “The partnership with Besix broadens the Shurooq portfolio even further in keeping with our commitment towards investing in sustainability and creating a highly positive impact on the environment.

“The formation of Qatra is not only extremely beneficial in terms of Sharjah’s ecology, but also the emirate’s economy and we are delighted to be working with Besix who have played a fundamental role in constructing some of the UAE’s most impressive and recognised landmarks including the Burj Khalifa and the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

“Our common vision of delivering environmentally responsible services aligns perfectly with one of the five pillars of Shurooq’s development strategy.”

Crasson was quoted by the website as saying: “Besix is very pleased and honoured to partner with Shurooq, as part of our 40-year history in Sharjah.

“We now have a unique project involving innovation, technology, the environment, sustainability and water, and we are very happy to participate in the evolution of this sector for Sharjah, in collaboration with Sharjah and Shurooq.

“We also share the same values in aspiring to create long-term sustainable and profitable partnerships to support Sharjah’s development goals, and we are investing in a long and prosperous relationship.”

As per the expansion plans, the plant will be able to maximise the amount of reused water produced, which will inturn double the daily recycling capacity from 30 million litres of water to 60 million litres. This water will be primarily channelised for industrial use.