Engineer Essam Al Mulla, Director of the Water and Desalination Plants Department, explained that the authority has submitted its proposal for developers after completing the preparation of technical, financial and legal studies and technical specifications in cooperation with consulting companies. He said that 42 world leading companies in the field showed their interest in implementing the project among which 8 were selected.
He pointed out that the Authority will receive the final offers from the developing companies at the beginning of August 2023, and by the end of this year, the executing company will be selected and the implementation of the project will begin. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.
He stressed that the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority is witnessing development in its work sectors and the implementation of expansions and ambitious development projects to keep pace with the comprehensive development process in the areas of infrastructure and the construction boom that the Emirate of Sharjah is experiencing, thanks to the follow-up and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
He added that the authority is working on applying advanced technology and developing policies in the field of water desalination and working to increase its sustainability rate. It also works to raise the production efficiency of the plants, reduce the economic cost, lessen the environmental impact, and reduce the carbon emissions and environmental footprint of desalinated water production.