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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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