Saudi Arabia Plans $2.67bn Water Storage Facilities

Saudi Arabia’s National Water plans to invest $2.67bn in the construction of strategic water storage facilities in Riyadh and the Jeddah province.

The country will invest SAR5bn ($1.33bn) over 20 years to expand treated water sales.

The water utility will also provide SAR5.5bn ($1.46bn) for water projects in a bid to ensure a six-day water supply in case of emergencies.

The water company aims to supply 300,000m³ of treated water a day to public and private sector entities.