Dubai begins work on water transfer network project

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has begun work on an AED170m ($46.2m) project to increase the efficiency and reliability of the city’s water systems.

The 25km water transfer network project will help in increasing the quantity of water flow, as well as ensure the continuity of water to meet demand to support current and future projects in the city.

DEWA managing director and CEO HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tay said that the authority seeks to increase productivity, operational efficiency and water flow to drive sustainable development in Dubai.

"The project has extended the main water pipeline using glass reinforced epoxy (GRE) with different thicknesses, in addition to extending the control system and remote control from a pumping station in Al Quoz using 1,200mm-wide pipes, and the storage complex in Mushrif, and from Sheikh Zayed Road to Palm Jumeirah, using 900mm-wide pipes," added Al Tayer.

"DEWA started the project in January based on its planned strategy, and work is expected to finish on the extension of the major water systems within 20 months."

DEWA noted that the project is part of authority’s commitment to maintain Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade, finance and tourism, by providing a reliable infrastructure that is capable of meeting the requirements of a rapidly developing city.