الشارقة 24:
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority has successfully completed a significant project involving the construction of a pumping station, water reservoirs, and an extension of the water network in the Al Nahwa area of Khorfakkan. This initiative is part of broader efforts aimed at enhancing the water supply system and promoting sustainability in the region.
In addition to this project, the Authority continues its commitment to providing essential electricity and water services to the heritage village development in Al Nahwa, aligning with current and future project needs, while also aiming to enhance service levels and infrastructure development in the area.
Engineer Saud Abdul Aziz, Director of Khorfakkan Administration at the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, emphasised that the projects executed in Al Nahwa are in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. The efforts are closely monitored by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and the Executive Council Chairman. The strategy leading these initiatives is overseen by officials, including His Excellency Saeed Sultan Al Gayoosh Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Authority, and Abdullah Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi, Director General of the Authority, all of whom are dedicated to providing integrated electricity and water services whilst supporting development projects that enhance the infrastructure’s efficiency and ensure reliable and sustainable services for residents and visitors alike.
Significant Enhancement to Water Infrastructure
Abdul Aziz pointed out that the completion of the pumping station, reservoirs, and water network in Al Nahwa marks a critical advancement in the region’s water infrastructure. This project reflects the Authority’s commitment to adopting smart solutions and modern technologies for the management and operation of water facilities, enhancing operational efficiency and the sustainability and reliability of water services. The project features a sophisticated smart pumping station, water reservoirs, and a comprehensive distribution network, equipped with modern operating and monitoring systems that improve pumping operations and performance tracking while optimising water quantity and pressure in accordance with the distribution network’s needs. This advancement boosts storage capacity and ensures uninterrupted supply while enhancing the system’s ability to accommodate fluctuating demand. It also provides greater flexibility in the operation and management of the network, readying it for future growth and increases in water demand, ensuring operational readiness and quick adaptability to varying conditions.
The Heritage Village in Al Nahwa
The Director of Khorfakkan has confirmed that the Authority is intensifying its efforts to extend electricity and water services to the heritage village project in Al Nahwa. This involves the installation of a 1500 kVA substation and the extension of 1600 meters of high-voltage 11 kV cables, aimed at ensuring adequate electrical supply for the project and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the network in the area. Additionally, a 500-meter water network has been constructed to support the heritage village development, ensuring the project’s water needs are met and confirming the readiness of the water network to serve the project’s facilities.