The city utility provider, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said it has completed 57 percent of construction of water microfiltration units with a capacity of 3 million imperial gallons per day.
The $5.2 million (AED19 million) project will be completed by the end of this year, according to Dubai Media Office. The filtration systems will refine and utilise water from Hatta dam to use for emergencies.
“We work within the framework of the vision and directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure, keeping pace with the requirements of sustainable development to achieve the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 aims to ensure sustainable access to water during both normal and emergency conditions,” Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, DEWA’s chief executive officer, said.
The move is part of the emirate’s wider water management strategy, which includes adopting technology and innovative solutions to enhance water resources.
“DEWA works to provide state-of-the-art integrated infrastructure for electricity and water to provide our services according to the highest standards of availability, reliability, efficiency and quality,” he said.
Hatta, a tourism-focused locality in northern Dubai, was earlier identified to undergo a development plan as part of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The strategy aims to raise the profile of the locality’s attractions and “provide the highest level of services for its citizens and visitors.”
Al Tayer added: “The plan also aims to establish development projects, while considering the environment and natural resources in this vital area.”
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