SEWA Implements $29mn Water Projects at Kalba in Sharjah

Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is implementing a number of projects in Kalba city at a cost of up to AED 107.435 million ($29.25 million), as part of its efforts to improve and develop water transmission and distribution networks in the emirate of Sharjah.

The project aims to keep pace with the increasing demand for water to meet the needs of various development projects in the city, SEWA said.

Youssef Al Hammadi, Director of Kalba Department at SEWA, said that projects include extending the water network in the new Kalba Industrial Area at a cost of AED 5 million and the first phase of the project will be completed this month. The second phase will begin after the area is prepared by the strategic partners, namely, the Planning and Survey Department and Kalba Municipality, to extend services there at a cost of AED 3,665,111.

The project to extend a main water line from the industrial area to Al Buhaira neighbourhood area has also been completed at a cost of AED 5 million and work is underway to extend a main water line to Wadi Al Helo area in addition to a new pumping station at a cost of AED 43.769 million and the project is expected to be completed this month.

Work is also underway to extend a water line to the Jabal Aldeem project and new pumping and lifting stations at a cost of up to AED 50 million. This project is scheduled to be completed by December 2025.