Saudi Arabia's National Water Company (NWC) has unveiled a plan to implement water and sanitation projects valued at SAR11.6 billion ($3.2 billion), reports Zawya.
These initiatives, which span regions including Aseer, Qassim, and Al Baha, align with the Kingdom's broader efforts to enhance utility infrastructure as part of Vision 2030. The foundation stones for these projects were laid during ceremonies attended by the Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Engineer Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al Fadhli.
In the Aseer region, NWC is investing over SAR5 billion across 87 water and sanitation projects. Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Emir of the Aseer Region, highlighted that these initiatives aim to achieve environmental and water sustainability. Among the completed projects in the region are six key initiatives designed to enhance drinking water supply and operational efficiency. These include extending over 302 kilometers of water transmission lines, upgrading pumps, and installing pressure control systems at a cost exceeding SAR134 million. A significant project linking a 19-kilometer pipeline from the Tarjis Dam treatment plant to Namas Governorate was also completed, featuring reservoirs, pumping stations, and distribution facilities costing more than SAR79.3 million. Additional efforts include expanding water treatment capabilities and improving water sources in governorates such as Khamis Mushait and Uhud Rafidah.
In the Qassim region, NWC is implementing 66 water and environmental projects worth more than SAR4.2 billion. Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Qassim, inaugurated 21 of these projects, which collectively cost over SAR2.2 billion. The initiatives include 10 water projects, costing SAR933.5 million, aimed at enhancing drinking water distribution and managing demand. These developments involved constructing over 579 kilometers of transmission lines and networks, building operational reservoirs with a total capacity of 109,000 cubic meters, and installing pumping stations with a daily capacity of 294,000 cubic meters. Additionally, 10 environmental projects were implemented to address sustainability, including wastewater treatment facilities, sewerage networks, and lift stations, with a combined capacity exceeding 11,200 cubic meters per day.
In the Al Baha region, NWC is spearheading 17 projects at a cost exceeding SAR1.7 billion. These include 10 water sector initiatives valued at SAR1.6 billion, alongside agricultural and environmental projects. Prince Dr. Hussam bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Al Baha, emphasized that these developments are geared toward enhancing water security and meeting increasing demand for desalinated water. Key components of the projects include constructing drinking water purification plants in Makhwah and Qalwa governorates, building reservoirs with a capacity of 75,000 cubic meters each, and establishing additional water and sewage infrastructure.
