Dhs86m sewage system for Al Quoz labour camps area

Dhs86m sewage system for Al Quoz labour camps area

The Drainage and Irrigation Department at Dubai Municipality is setting up new sewage and storm water system for Al Quoz Industrial Area I, II, III and IV at a cost of about Dhs86 million.

Eng. Talib Julfar, Director of Drainage and Irrigation Department said the project, to be accomplished in 540 days, aims to extend sewerage and storm water drainage services to labour camp areas located in the Al Quoz Industrial Area I, II, III and IV.

"The project, in realization with the policy of the Municipality in preserving the environment and disposing of the sewage of the city, is located along side Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Khail Road and Umm Suqeim Road. It will cover a total area of 159 hectares out of the 1,897 hectares in the Al Quoz Industrial Area. The project will provide sewage as well as storm water drainage services to 145,000 people in the region," he said.

Julfar pointed out that the project, in realization with the policy of the Municipality in preserving the environment and disposing of the sewage of the city, comes within the Drainage and Irrigation Department's project plans for 2009 adhering to the latest international specifications and conditions and based on the designs approved by the Municipality.

He said the project components include wastewater collection and rainwater pipes, the groundwater level reducing pipes, wastewater and rainwater collection chambers, house connection pipes, manholes and domestic connection inspection rooms, rainwater connection rooms, and the establishment of a sewage pumping station as well as a pumping line.

The Drainage and Irrigation Department has appealed its customers to contribute their suggestions or send their complaints to the Dubai Municipality by visiting its website www.dm.gov.ae or calling the toll-free number 800900 or through Fax No. 04-2214835.

Photos: - 1) Talib Julfar 2) Image of the project area.