Water pipeline project launched in Palm Jumeirah

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched a new water pipeline project on Palm Jumeirah, in line with its strategy to enhance its infrastructure and meet growing demand for its services across Dubai. Valued at AED 57.5m, the new project includes the planning and laying of 600/900mm-diameter water-transmission pipes, over a total length of 3 kilometres. The project is part of DEWA's strategic objective to enhance the reliability and efficiency of its water distribution networks, and to provide a reliable water infrastructure necessary to enable the further development and growth of Dubai. "The main objective of the project is to enhance production and operational capacity, support water transmission networks and increase water flow to meet an increasing demand for water for current and future projects in the crescent area of the Palm. This will also contribute to DEWA's efforts to promote sustainable development," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA. "The project will be carried out in accordance with a pre-planned programme, and is expected to be completed within 18 months," he added.