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Valued at more than AED 100.8 million DEWA awards major contract for critical infrastructure protection in Dubai · DEWA Podcasts

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  Dubai Electricity and Water Authority awards
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  major contract for critical infrastructure protection
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  in Dubai. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
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  has awarded a major tender for the supply, installation,
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  testing and commissioning of glass reinforced
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  epoxy water pipelines to protect and divert existing
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  services and other associated works at various
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  locations in Dubai. The project encompasses comprehensive
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  associated works including detailed surveying,
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  excavation, civil works, reinstatement, and all
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  necessary connections and integrations with the
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  existing water network. The contract, valued
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  at more than 100 .8 million dirhams, is a key
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  part of DEWA's ongoing investment in reinforcing
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  and expanding the Emirates' utility infrastructure.
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  The project will be carried out across 20 strategic
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  locations in Dubai over a 24 -month period. His
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  Excellency Saeed Mohammed Al -Tayr, MD and CEO
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  of Diwa, stated, This award aligns with the vision
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  of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
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  Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of
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  the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to build world -class
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  infrastructure that meets the growing needs of
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  Dubai's ambitious development plans. Investing
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  in such protective measures is essential for
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  the resilience of our networks and ensures we
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  continue to provide a reliable, efficient and
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  sustainable supply of electricity and water to
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  all sectors of the Emirate. The scope of work
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  focuses on safeguarding and future -proofing
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  Dubai's utility networks to ensure the uninterrupted
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  flow of water. GRE material has been chosen for
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  its high strength, corrosion resistance and durability,
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  making it ideal for demanding underground applications
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  and supporting the extended life cycle of asset
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  and infrastructure. This strategic project underscores
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  DEWA's commitment to maintaining the highest
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  standards of reliability, safety and operational
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  efficiency across its water transmission and
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  distribution networks.