NWC Commences 20 Water And Sanitation Projects In Riyadh Worth SAR1 Billion

The National Water Company (NWC) has commenced 20 water and sanitation projects in the Riyadh region. These initiatives involve over 1,300 km of pipes and networks, costing nearly SAR1 billion. This aligns with NWC's strategic plans to enhance water and environmental infrastructure and expand service offerings.

Ten water projects have been launched in Riyadh and its governorates. These cover Al-Aarid, Al-Yasmin, Tuwaiq, King Abdullah Gardens districts, and parts of Ramah, Aflaj, Al Zulfi, Thadik, Shaqra, Murat, Al-Sulayel, and Afif governorates. The total length of these lines and networks exceeds 1,000 km.

Additionally, five water reservoirs have been constructed with a combined capacity of 6,000 cubic meters. The total cost for these reservoirs is SAR568 million. These efforts are part of NWC's broader initiative to improve water distribution systems.

NWC is also implementing ten sanitary drainage projects in Riyadh and several governorates. These projects span the city of Riyadh and parts of Al-Malaga, Al-Qayrawan, Al-Mahdia, Dahra Laban, and Al-Hayer districts. They also cover parts of the governorates of Al-Quwaiyah, Afif, Zulfi, Al-Kharj, and Dhruma.

The combined length of these sanitary drainage lines and networks exceeds 295 km. The total cost for these projects is over SAR414 million. These efforts aim to eliminate environmental damage and achieve water security.

Commitment to Vision 2030

This new project package follows NWC's May 2024 announcement to implement 46 projects valued at over SAR1.6 billion. NWC remains committed to enhancing operational efficiency in the water and environment sectors according to the highest standards of quality and performance.

NWC emphasised its dedication to realising the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. "We will continue our efforts to strengthen the water distribution system," stated NWC in their release.

These initiatives are part of NWC's ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure that supports environmental balance and sustainability.

With inputs from SPA