Saudi Arabia begins 2nd phase of Bish dam purification plant

Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi Arabian General Directorate for Water Services in Jazan city on Sunday has said that it launched the second phase of water purification plant of Bish dam.

This phase is currently producing around 20,000 cubic metres of purified water per day, while it will rise gradually to reach 75,000 cubic metres on a daily basis, the director general Bandar Jabr said, according to a statement.

“Once all extension projects, costing SAR86 million, are completed, the productivity of the purification plant will finally reach a stunning 150,000 cubic metres per day, an achievement that will greatly enhance water supply operations,” Jabr added.

This investment is considered a part of the kingdom’s water distribution sector efforts to improve water supply in the region, as well as it comes in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

This facility also aims to expand services and achieve customers’ needs with the growing demand on drinking water.

Mubasher Contribution Time: 17-Feb-2019 16:17 (GMT)
Mubasher Last Update Time: 17-Feb-2019 16:17 (GMT)