Dewa on course to extend water network

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) is working at present on a project to extend and commission water transmission networks with 1,200mm diameter, and other pipelines with 600-900mm diameter along Muscat Road, Al Khail Road, Al Aweer, Nad Al Hamar and Ras Al Khor. Moreover, the project covers areas of Business Bay and Oud Metha, and it also includes supplying water to Dubai Maritime City. Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO Of Dewa, stated: "This step is part of Dewa's strategic plan aiming to enhance the operational efficiency of its water networks, support water transmission networks and increase quantities of water flow to meet the ever-increasing demand for water." Dewa has made remarkable progress in carrying out the project to extend water pipes to a total length of 43.75 kilometres to connect the pumping station at Al Quoz with several other areas in Dubai. From / Gulf News