77% Ready, Dubai’s New 30MIG Water Reservoir

According to the report, the project has a storage capacity of 30 million imperial gallons (MIG) at a cost of approximately AED 86 million. It is expected to be completed in April 2023.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), made this announcement while on an inspection tour with Abdullah Obaidullah, Executive Vice President of Water and Civil, and Branly Nassour, Vice President of Projects & Engineering (Water) at DEWA.

The project includes the construction of two reservoirs with a storage capacity of 30 million gallons of desalinated water, the construction of supporting buildings, and the extension of entrance and exit pipes, as mentioned in the report.

According to the report, the structural foundation works for all facilities and reservoirs are 100 percent complete, while the above-ground works are 85 percent complete, and nearly 98 percent of the pipes have been laid.

Al Tayer said, "The water reservoir in Hatta supports the Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta by enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the water network, improving the water flow, and increasing the volume of water reserves."

This ensures the sustainability of water resources in line with the Dubai Integrated Water Resource Management Strategy 2030, which focuses on enhancing water resources using cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.

DEWA is currently working on a plan to store 6 billion gallons of water in aquifers so that it can be taken out when it is needed.

The report concludes that this will provide the Emirate with a strategic reserve of over 50 million gallons of desalinated water per day in emergencies for 90 days while ensuring the quality of the stored water is unaffected by external factors. 

 By Sumita Pawar