Dubai: As part of its ongoing efforts to provide safe and sustainable water supplies, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its 120-million-gallon reservoir in Hassyan is now 82 percent complete. The AED 290-million project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.
According to Emirates News Agency, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, stated, “We are committed to providing a state-of-the-art, integrated electricity and water infrastructure in Dubai that meets the highest standards of availability, reliability, efficiency, and safety to ensure energy and water security.” He also highlighted that the reservoir, along with others commissioned this year in Al Lusaily, Enkhali, and Hatta, is part of DEWA’s strategy to enhance the efficiency and reliability of water networks, increase water flow and reserves, and meet the growing demand. This initiative aims to support Dubai’s economic and social development needs by ensuring a stable water supply.
Abdullah Obaid
ullah, Executive Vice President of Water and Civil at DEWA, noted that the Hassyan reservoir is designed and implemented according to the highest international standards. This contributes to enhancing the reliability of Dubai’s water network and providing greater flexibility to meet the increasing demand for water.