Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the completion of a sewerage and rainwater drainage network development project in Nad Al Sheba 3, at a total cost of AED277 million. Serving an area of 340 hectares and encompassing up to 300 plots of land, the project forms part of the Municipality's strategic plans to upgrade and future-proof Dubai's infrastructure, supporting the emirate's vision of becoming a global model for sustainable, smart urban development.
According to Emirates News Agency, Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, stated that this project is part of Dubai Municipality's strategic efforts to develop and deliver world-class infrastructure. The completion of the Nad Al Sheba 3 project is a significant step towards connecting all areas of Dubai to a fully integrated sewerage and rainwater drainage network. This initiative ensures the emirate's readiness to face future climate challenges for the next 100 years and is part of two of the region's largest strategic infrastructure programmes: the AED30 billion 'Tasreef' project and the AED80 billion sewerage system upgrade programme.
He further emphasized Dubai Municipality's commitment to expediting the delivery of integrated development works for sewerage and rainwater collection systems, in line with international standards. By applying advanced technologies and smart solutions, the Municipality aims to increase operational performance, ensure service continuity, and improve the quality of life for Dubai's residents.
As part of the project, Dubai Municipality has provided Nad Al Sheba 3 with an advanced sewerage network spanning approximately 24 kilometres, with pipeline diameters ranging from 200 to 800 millimetres. This network will enhance public health standards, maintain environmental sustainability, and facilitate more efficient future maintenance works. An additional 11 kilometres of household connections have been constructed to link citizens' homes, new residential units, and other properties directly to the main network.
For rainwater drainage, an advanced pumping station with a capacity of 4,000 litres per second has been installed. This improves rainwater management and ensures efficient water flow towards the main network. The project also includes a 31-kilometre gravity-based drainage pipeline network, with diameters ranging from 250 to 1,500 millimetres, which will maintain system readiness during heavy rainfall and mitigate potential flooding risks.