SEWA replaces old water networks in 2023

The implementation of projects to replace old water networks with new networks of the GRE type conforming to the latest international specifications has also been completed in Yarmouk, Al-Sabkha, Semnan, Al-Ghafia, and Al-Rifa’a. Water delivery services have also been completed in some of these areas, and work is underway on the remaining areas.

Engineer Faisal Al Sarkal, Director of the Water Department at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, explained that the authority is working on the continuous development of water transmission networks and raising the quantities of water flow, to meet the rapid growth in water supply in various regions of Sharjah. The authority has developed a strategy for water sustainability and developing networks through the implementation of ambitious expansions and development projects to keep pace with the comprehensive development process in the fields of infrastructure and the great construction, economic and cultural boom that the Emirate of Sharjah is witnessing .
 
 
He pointed out that the Authority is currently working on implementing a number of projects to develop the main water networks in the field of water transmission line projects, work is underway to implement the Layyah Canal project, with a length of 8.7 km, at a total cost of AED 31 million , and the completion rate has reached 90%. Work is also underway to implement a transmission line from Khedira area to Hamda station, with a diameter of 800 mm and a length of 15 km, at a total cost of AED 31 million , and the completion rate reached 25%. Work is also underway on the transportation line from the Al-Rifaa area to the Al-Fasht area, with a diameter of 800 mm and a length of 2.9 km, at a total cost of AED 8.8 million , which amounted to Completion rate is 10%.

He added that in the field of distribution network projects, the Authority is implementing many distribution network projects in various areas of Sharjah, to ensure the delivery of high-quality water service to all subscribers and to meet the needs of new development projects in various residential, commercial, industrial, tourism and agricultural sectors, where a water line project is currently being implemented for Al-Bataeh Camp in Al-Bataeh area, with a length of 4,398 meters and a diameter of 300 mm, at a total cost of AED 2 million and a completion rate of 95%. Work has begun on the second phase of Al-Mawradah Area 8, with a total length of 8,715 meters and a total cost of AED 3.1 million , and the completion rate is 73%. Work has also been resumed in a water network project for Mzaira’a wells with a length of 9,972 meters at a total cost amounting to AED 4.8 million , the completion rate is 75% and the start of implementation of a water line project for a cow farm with a length of 12,534 meters and a diameter of 400 mm at a total cost amounting to AED 12.7 million , where the completion rate reached 54% and the start of implementation. The water network in the Hoshi area (fourth phase) is 24,972 meters long and has a total cost of AED 9.6 million .
 
He stressed that the new lines implemented by the Authority are made according to the best specifications and use extensions made of insulated carbon steel to suit health requirements. They are considered the strongest, most solid, and most pressure-resistant pipes and are least susceptible to damage or breakage in the field of water transportation. This will enhance and ensure continuity of service with high quality and efficiency.