JEDDAH: National Water Company (NWC) intends to start awarding projects to develop infrastructure of Jeddah and implement a number of drainage networks.
NWC will create water treatment projects and implement a strategy for water tanks, including stations at 62 projects, at an estimated cost of SR9 billion.
The company said in a statement that there are 50 projects, which are under construction, at a cost of SR8 billion, while there are 12 other projects, costing SR1,200 million, which will be awarded in 2015.
NWC has confirmed that it continues to implement a strategic plan to develop Jeddah’s water infrastructure and raise the operational efficiency of the water and environmental sectors with highest quality and performance standards.
NWC works in accordance with studies prepared by the company.
“There are 40 environmental projects at a cost of SR7 billion, including implementation of sub-networks, household drainage connections in north and south of Jeddah, and through the old road of Makkah and Al-Ajaweed district, while the total length of these environmental projects is estimated to be around 150 km,” the statement added.
At the same time, there are ten ongoing water projects in Jeddah costing SR1 billion, which include water networks in a number of Jeddah districts.
The company indicated that it completed the first phase of the strategic storage in Braiman area with a capacity of one million cubic meters, which will start working in the current summer.
The company added that the new projects will be awarded during the current year (2015), while there are 8 ongoing projects, including establishment of water networks in a number of Jeddah districts, which will be completed soon.
NWC is also working to complete the award procedure of other projects to develop sewerage networks and household connections.
National Water Co. implements 62 projects worth SR9 billion
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