The Department of Energy Transmission at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed the construction and operation of two 33/11 kV distribution stations in the central region, at a cost of more than AED80 million.
The project is part of the ambitious development plans and SEWA’s endeavour to meet the increasing demand for energy. It strengthens the old electrical network, feeds the safari park, changes the lines with ground cables, feeds the Madam area and its surroundings, and modifies and improves the power quality.
Hamad Al Tunaiji, Director of the Energy Transmission Department at SEWA, explained that the authority is working to implement a strategy that supports development plans in all Sharjah cities and regions, launched by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to provide the advanced infrastructure that meets the increasing energy demand and the provision of energy supplies under the highest levels, reliability and efficiency.
Al Tunaiji stressed that SEWA continues to implement development projects that support infrastructure. These contribute to sustainable development and the quality of services provided to citizens and residents, the periodic maintenance of power transmission stations to maintain their ability to transmit electricity and ensure that all cities and regions in the emirate are provided with the required electric power around the clock.
He added that the strategic plan for the development of energy transmission and distribution projects for 2022 includes implementing several vital and necessary projects that contribute to achieving the stability of electrical networks. The plan provides for the implementation of two power transmission stations of 220 kV, one 132 kV station, and 11 33 kV station, in addition to several projects to improve and develop networks and upgrade stations.
Source: Emirates News Agency