Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a major contract valued at AED 216 million for a strategic upgrade of Dubai’s water transmission infrastructure. The project is designed to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of the emirate’s rapidly expanding water network.

According to DEWA, the contract covers the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipelines of various diameters, along with associated civil and electromechanical works across several locations in Dubai.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, noted that public utility upgrades remain central to Dubai’s sustainable development and long-term water security objectives. He stressed that the project supports ongoing efforts to increase production efficiency and ensure reliable water services for residents, businesses, and future developments.

The scope includes a 7.1-km main transmission line and 20 interconnections linking existing distribution and transmission networks. These enhancements are expected to increase system flow and pressure, improving readiness to meet rising demand in urban, commercial and industrial zones.

Scheduled for completion within 24 months, the project aligns with Dubai’s advanced infrastructure plans and multi-sector development roadmap. It marks another step toward strengthening water security and supporting economic growth across the emirate.