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RTA: Completion rate hits 60% in Saih Al-Dahal DEWA completes upgrade of
Road Improvement Project Jebel Ali Habab Pumping Station
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced Park southwards. It encompasses the construction Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has on enhancing water resources, rationalizing water
that the completion rate had reached 60% in Saih Al- of a new road of two lanes in each direction together 100% completed the upgrade of Jebel Ali Habab consumption, and using cutting-edge technologies
Dahal Road Improvement Project, which links Saih Al- with three round-abouts along the road to ease the Pumping Station Phase-II & III. The total capacity of and innovative solutions to reduce water consumption
Salam Road with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum accessibility of road users to the oases on both sides water connections at the station is 36 Million Imperial by 30% by 2030.
Solar Park. The old single-lane road is being removed of the road, Al Qudra Lakes, desert areas as well as Gallons per Day (MIGD), with a total cost of AED 67.44 “We support the vision of His Highness Sheikh
and replaced by a dual carriageway extending 11 km U-turns,” explained Al Tayer. million. The upgrade process aims to promote the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President
comprised of two lanes in each direction, along with a It complements a series of projects completed by RTA automation of water pumping, energy conservation, and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to
median and three roundabouts to ease the movement in the area, such as the 23 km long Dubai Cycling and increasing the production capacity as well as provide a state-of-the-art infrastructure that keeps
in all directions. The new road will link with the entry Track, which links with the existing cycling track at reduction of pump and motor breakdowns. pace with sustainable development requirements.
points of Al Qudra Lakes. Saih Al-Salam running alongside Al Qudra Street at HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, DEWA’s total installed electricity capacity has reached
“The project will increase the road intake from an the Gateway of Dubai Cycling Track in the direction said that the project is part of DEWA’s continuous 13,417 MW, and its water capacity has reached 490
existing 1800 vehicles to 4000 vehicles in each of Emirates Road. From there it links with Latifa bint efforts to develop its infrastructure. This meets the MIGD. DEWA adopts the latest global technologies to
direction to accommodate the continued growth in Hamdan Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al growing demand for electricity and water in Dubai provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and manage
traffic volumes. Barari district and up to Nad Al Sheba community. and helps DEWA provide its services according to all facilities and services in the Emirate through
Thus, it will ease the mobility of residents and visitors The cycling track at Saih Al-Salam, which extends about the highest availability, reliability, efficiency, and smart connected systems. This improves operational
to the oases on both sides of the road, desert areas and 115 km, is fitted with several facilities including shops quality standards for more than a million customers. efficiency and reduces losses in the water transmission
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park,” said for renting bikes and accessories, a fully-equipped DEWA also works to ensure the sustainability of water and distribution networks, which has decreased from
His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director- medical clinic, and 10 rest areas along the cycling path resources as part of the Dubai Integrated Water 42% in 1988 to 5.1% in 2020, making it one of the
General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors fitted with seats and bike racks. Resource Management Strategy, which focuses lowest water losses worldwide,” added Al Tayer.
of the Roads and Transport Authority. RTA has accomplished a portfolio of development
“The project works start from the round-about at the projects in the area including widening of Saih Al-
junction of Saih Al-Dahal Road with Saih Al-Salam Road Salam Road over a 21 km stretch from Al Qudra
northwards, immediately after Al Qudra Cycling Station, round-about, nearby the cycling rest area, up to the
and head to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar intersection with the Dubai-Al Ain Road via Al Lisaili and
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