DEWA starts operation of al-Lusaily reservoir

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed construction of the Lusaily water reservoir. Built at a cost of AED 246 million, the reservoir has a storage capacity of 120 million gallons of desalinated water.

"DEWA works according to its strategy, which is a key component of the Dubai Plan 2021. We work to establish Dubai’s leading regional position as a role model for the efficiency and effectiveness of electricity and water infrastructure that meets the current and future requirements of the Emirate’s development. The construction of the Lusaily water reservoir supports DEWA’s efforts to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the water network, increase water flow to fulfil increasing demand for water in all parts of Dubai, and raise the volume of the Emirate’s water reserves and support sustainable development," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

"DEWA works to meet customers’ expectations according to the highest standards of reliability, efficiency, and safety. The project includes building two reservoirs with a storage capacity of 120 million gallons of desalinated water. This will strengthen the water network and increase water storage capacity in different parts of Dubai," added Al Tayer.

"The completion of this project has increased the total storage capacity of DEWA to 790 million gallons compared to the earlier capacity of 670 million gallons. This increases daily storage to the equivalent of three days of water use by the Emirate of Dubai," concluded Al Tayer.