Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has completed 48.458 km of water pipelines, accounting for 82.21 per cent of the 59-km extension project.
Dewa Managing Director and CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said that the utility expects the completion of the water network expansion works by February 14, 2011, which began on June 15, 2008.
The project includes water transport pipelines with 1200 mm in diametre with an estimated total cost of Dhs450m. The areas covered by the project are along the Emirates from Diamond crossing up to Nad Al Hamr with a 59 km length serving Al Barsha South, Wadi Al Safa, Nad Al Sheba, Ras Al Khor and Nad Al Hamr.
"We seek to raise productivity and operational efficiency, thus advancing the process of sustainable development in Dubai,” he said.
“Dewa’s efforts come in the context of strengthening the water transmission networks and increasing the amount of water flow to meet the rapid growth in various locations of Dubai. The project which aimed at supplying and extending water networks with a total length up to 59 km, witnessed a significant progress,” said the statement.
Dewa continues its expansion efforts while strengthening its capabilities and services to meet the growing demand for water in Dubai, he said.
In this regard, Dewa continues to successfully move forward in the implementation of vital infrastructure projects, aiming to consolidate Dubai's position as a leader in the region and strengthen its role as a global economic and financial pole, the statement added.