Hatta Development
In
implementation
of
Hatta of the most popular tourist attractions.
Comprehensive
Development
Plan Furthermore,
Dubai
Municipality
launched by His Highness Sheikh completed
the
feasibility
study
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for the sanitary drainage project
Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler in
Hatta
and
commenced
the
of Dubai, at a cost of AED 1.3 billion, the preparation of the required designs.
excavation works of Hatta Development Such project is described as "Project
Project have been started. The Executive of Century" costing AED 30 billion.
Council of Dubai said that the project is It
should
be
noted
that
the
progressing according to the scheduled implementation of the project will take
objectives, in participation of a group six years as construction is expected
of government authorities responsible to begin in 2019 and end in 2025. The
for the implementation of the series project will be implemented in two
of projects and initiatives of the plan phases; the first in Deira where the
with the aim to establish the basics wastewater flows will be transported
of Hatta sustainable development. to Al Warsan Sewage Treatment Plant,
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and the second in Bur Dubai where the
(DEWA) commenced the establishment wastewater flows will be transported
of a hydroelectric power station that to Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant.
will make use of the water stored in the The Bur Dubai Tunnel will be 62 km long
Hatta Dam. An important part of the and have 112 km of main drainage
engineering studies of the project have lines, while the Deira Tunnel will be 16
beencompleted,includingdesign,hydro- km long with 34 km of main drainage
geological, geological, environmental, lines. In addition, the current pump
and geotechnical studies, piling, design stations will be operated. The Bur
of deep water tunnels, upper reservoir, Dubai Tunnel will begin with 26 m with
and
hydroelectric
power
station. a complete slop up to 100 m in deep.
The power station is the first of its kind in Additional phases may be implemented
the Arabian Gulf, with a total capacity of to serve the new development areas
250MW, and a lifespan of 60 to 80 years. or connect Deira and Bur Dubai.
It will positively contribute to many fields, The underground sewage lines will be
including irrigation, flood control, and built using innovative tunnel technology
storing fresh drinking water. It will increase to minimize the damage of construction
dependency on clean energy sources, works. The innovative tunnel technology
support the sustainable development of will ensure throughout the project the
the region, and Enhance Hatta as one reduction of the construction damages
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