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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded an Dhs216m contract for a major project aimed at strengthening the efficiency and reliability of Dubai’s water transmission network.
The contract covers the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipelines of various diameters, along with associated works across multiple locations in the emirate.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said the project aligns with the authority’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and reinforcing the resilience of Dubai’s water infrastructure, in line with the emirate’s long-term sustainability and development objectives.
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The scope of work includes the installation, testing and commissioning of a 7.1km main water transmission pipeline, as well as 20 interconnections linking transmission and distribution networks. These upgrades are designed to increase water flow and pressure across several areas of Dubai, strengthening system readiness and supporting rising demand.
Scheduled for completion within 24 months, the project will help ensure adequate water supply for current and future requirements, while supporting Dubai’s expanding infrastructure and multi-sector development agenda.
