SEWA completes major water infrastructure upgrade in Kalba and Wadi Al Helo to meet rising demand

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2. https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/utilities/sewa-completes-main-water-line-from-kalba-to-wadi-al-helo-kpq7wyrc – The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed a major project to enhance water supply in the region. This initiative involved extending a main water pipeline from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo, constructing a new pumping station, six pumps, a ground tank, and two overhead tanks in Wadi Al Helo, all at a cost of AED43.77 million. The project aims to strengthen water infrastructure and ensure high-quality drinking water availability across the emirate. Engineer Yousef Al Hammadi, Director of the Kalba Department at SEWA, highlighted the project’s importance for the community and its alignment with the comprehensive development plans guided by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The main aspects of the project included connecting a larger pipeline to feed into a concrete water tank, building a pumping station capable of handling 700,000 gallons of water per day, and installing various pumps to ensure consistent water pressure. Additionally, around 20 kilometres of steel pipes were laid, and fibre optic cables were incorporated. Al Hammadi confirmed that the project is now fully completed, with the pumping station tested and all pipelines and tanks properly cleaned and sterilised. Despite challenges such as operating near busy roads, in mountainous terrain, and during rainy weather, the work teams successfully overcame these difficulties. This new project will significantly boost water supplies to Wadi Al Helo and the surrounding areas, satisfying the increasing demand for water and enhancing the distribution network’s efficiency. By using the latest technologies and materials, SEWA aims to ensure the facility’s durability and reliability. Al Hammadi emphasised SEWA’s commitment to delivering excellent services to the residents of Sharjah. This new pipeline will help achieve water stability and improve water pressure and quality in Wadi Al Helo. It will also support future development projects in the area and enhance overall water security in Sharjah. He added that the development projects in Wadi Al Helo are essential for the region’s growth. SEWA is closely monitoring economic, tourism, and cultural developments in the area to ensure that energy and water needs are met.
3. https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2025/06/29/kmr6 – In a significant move, the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) has ramped up its initiatives to implement a series of ambitious water projects in the city of Kalba, with plans set in motion from January through April. Among these, a water pipeline extension from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo has been completed at a cost of AED47 million, with 98% of the project completed. Furthermore, the pipeline extension for the Jabal Deem project has been completed in 59% of its entirety, and 50% of the Transco line extension to the desalination facility has been completed. The primary pipelines, which span 2,184 meters, have been installed in various regions of Kalba. SEWA also approved 104 water project plans, issued 93 land clearance certificates, connected water services to 119 residential, governmental, industrial, commercial, and temporary properties, replaced 168 meters of old main lines, tested 133 smart meters, replaced 66 meters, and issued two well drilling permits. Engineer Yousef Al Hammadi, Director of SEWA’s Kalba Department, explained that several key projects have been completed in recent months. These include extending a pipeline from the industrial area to Al Ghayl station at a cost of AED 5 million, replacing a main line in Tareef 4 for AED 1.6 million, and extending a water line to the new industrial area (Phase One) at a cost of AED 4 million. Water connections were also provided to various government and development projects. Furthermore, the Union Water and Electricity pipeline was integrated into SEWA’s network in the Tareef area to be used in emergencies. Al Hammadi added that future plans for Kalba’s water projects include constructing a 20-million-gallon reservoir to meet the city’s growing water needs, replacing old AC lines with GRE lines in Al Khuwair (Phase Two), and extending pipelines for new development projects announced by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, such as Al Hayar Lake and Jabal Deem’s main station. Other plans include a new main line extension from the industrial area to Al Ghayl and the second phase of the water line extension to the new industrial area.
4. https://emiratitimes.com/sewa-completes-major-water-network-upgrade/ – The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed a major water network upgrade from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo. The newly constructed pipeline connects directly to a large concrete water tank, ensuring uninterrupted distribution. The project has involved the extension of a main pipeline from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo, along with advanced facilities to ensure stable and high-quality drinking water supply. According to Engineer Yousef Al Hammadi, Director of the Kalba Department at SEWA, this development forms part of Sharjah’s broader infrastructure strategy under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The project’s total investment has reached AED 43.77 million ($11.92 million). Its main components have included a new pumping station with a daily capacity of 700,000 gallons, six pumps, one ground tank, and two overhead tanks. Additionally, SEWA has installed around 20 kilometers of steel pipes and incorporated fiber optic cables to enhance monitoring and efficiency. The newly constructed pipeline connects directly to a large concrete water tank, ensuring uninterrupted distribution. The pumping station and tanks have undergone thorough testing, cleaning, and sterilization. Despite challenges such as working on busy roads, mountainous terrain, and rainy weather, the work teams have successfully delivered the project on schedule. This SEWA water project in Wadi Al Helo is expected to significantly improve water pressure, quality, and stability for residents in the area and nearby regions. It also supports future economic, cultural, and tourism growth, with SEWA closely monitoring local development to match water and energy needs. Al Hammadi stated that this achievement demonstrates SEWA’s commitment to providing reliable services using modern technology and durable materials.
5. https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2025/01/19/gh-10 – As part of Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority’s (SEWA) efforts to improve and develop water transmission and distribution networks in all regions of the Emirate of Sharjah, the Authority is implementing a number of projects in Kalba city at a cost of up to AED107,435,000. The projects aim at keeping pace with the increasing demand for water to meet the needs of various development projects in the city. Engineer Youssef Al Hammadi, Director of Kalba Department at SEWA, explained that the implementation of these projects comes within the framework of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and His Highness’s keenness to provide the requirements of the infrastructure in various regions supporting economic and urban projects in the emirate. Al Hammadi pointed out that projects include extending the water network in the new Kalba Industrial Area at a cost of AED5,000,000 and the project will be completed during January (first phase). The second phase will begin after the area is prepared by the strategic partners, namely, the Planning and Survey Department and Kalba Municipality, to extend services there at an amount of AED3,665,111. The project to extend a main water line from the industrial area to Al Buhaira neighbourhood area has also been completed at a cost of AED5,000,000 and work is underway to extend a main water line to Wadi Al Helo area in addition to a new pumping station at a cost of AED43,769,621 and the project is expected to be completed during January 2025. Work is also underway to extend a water line to the Jabal Aldeem project and new pumping and lifting stations at a cost of up to AED50,000,000, and it is planned to complete the project during December 2025. Al Hammadi stressed that SEWA applies the best technical specifications in water extensions and adopts modern piping solutions for water networks, indicating that water transmission and distribution projects in the city of Kalba have seen development in all areas of Kalba city to keep pace with the great economic, industrial and urban boom witnessed by the city thanks to the follow-up and directives of the Ruler of Sharjah.
6. https://totaluae.com/posts/emirates/sewa-implements-ambitious-water-network-projects-in-kalba/ – In a significant move, the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) has ramped up its initiatives to implement a series of ambitious water projects in the city of Kalba, with plans set in motion from January through April. Among these, a water pipeline extension from Kalba to Wadi Al Helo has been completed at a cost of AED47 million, with 98% of the project completed. Furthermore, the pipeline extension for the Jabal Deem project has been completed in 59% of its entirety, and 50% of the Transco line extension to the desalination facility has been completed. The primary pipelines, which span 2,184 meters, have been installed in various regions of Kalba. SEWA also approved 104 water project plans, issued 93 land clearance certificates, connected water services to 119 residential, governmental, industrial, commercial, and temporary properties, replaced 168 meters of old main lines, tested 133 smart meters, replaced 66 meters, and issued two well drilling permits. Engineer Yousef Al Hammadi, Director of SEWA’s Kalba Department, explained that several key projects have been completed in recent months. These include extending a pipeline from the industrial area to Al Ghayl station at a cost of AED 5 million, replacing a main line in Tareef 4 for AED 1.6 million, and extending a water line to the new industrial area (Phase One) at a cost of AED 4 million. Water connections were also provided to various government and development projects. Furthermore, the Union Water and Electricity pipeline was integrated into SEWA’s network in the Tareef area to be used in emergencies. Al Hammadi added that future plans for Kalba’s water projects include constructing a 20-million-gallon reservoir to meet the city’s growing water needs, replacing old AC lines with GRE lines in Al Khuwair (Phase Two), and extending pipelines for new development projects announced by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, such as Al Hayar Lake and Jabal Deem’s main station. Other plans include a new main line extension from the industrial area to Al Ghayl and the second phase of the water line extension to the new industrial area.