Dubai: Dubai Municipality has completed Phase 1 of the Sewerage and Stormwater Network Development Project in Al Quoz Creative Zone, one of Dubai’s most economically active areas, at a cost of AED250 million. The total investment in the project is AED500 million.
According to Emirates News Agency, the project aims to develop an integrated, adaptable, and sustainable sewerage and stormwater system serving Al Quoz Industrial Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the area located between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. It covers a total area of 1,600 hectares and includes more than 1,507 plots.
Phase 1 included the construction of sewerage and stormwater drainage networks covering 155 hectares and 123 plots. Dubai Municipality delivered sewerage networks stretching 15 kilometres, with pipe diameters ranging from 160 mm to 1,600 mm. The works also included the development of an integrated stormwater drainage network extending 14 kilometres, with pipe diameters ranging from 200 mm to 3,000 mm.
This project is part of the emirate-wide Sewerage System Development Programme, aiming to transform the system into a more sustainable and efficient network. It aligns with the Tasreef programme for stormwater drainage development, valued at AED30 billion, designed to increase drainage capacity by 700 per cent for the next 100 years.
His Excellency Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, stated that the project enhances the emirate’s infrastructure systems, supporting Dubai’s urban growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable urban planning.
Adel Mohammed Al Marzouqi, CEO of the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality, mentioned that the project improves the rainwater drainage system and ensures the continuity of services and business operations in Al Quoz Creative Zone.
Dubai Municipality continues to implement transformative infrastructure projects to enhance operational efficiency and support Dubai’s transition towards a smart and sustainable city model, aligned with national agendas and leadership’s vision.