Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Approves AED30 Billion ‘Tasreef’ Project to Boost Dubai’s Rainwater Drainage
Dubai [UAE], June 24: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has given the green light to the ‘Tasreef’ project, which aims to enhance Dubai’s rainwater drainage network. This massive initiative, costing AED30 billion, is one of the largest infrastructure projects in the emirate’s history.
Project Details
The ‘Tasreef’ project will increase the capacity of Dubai’s rainwater drainage system by 700%, covering all areas of the emirate. The project was approved in the presence of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai.
Sheikh Mohammed’s Vision
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of continuously enhancing Dubai’s sustainable infrastructure for its growth and prosperity. He stated, “Today, we approved an integrated project to develop Dubai’s rainwater drainage network at a cost of AED30 billion. The largest rainwater collection project in a single system in the region, the initiative will increase the capacity of the drainage network in the emirate by 700%, ensuring the emirate’s readiness to face future climate-related challenges.”
The project aims to raise the drainage network’s capacity to more than 20 million cubic meters of water daily, meeting the needs for the next hundred years. The project will be implemented immediately and completed in phases by 2033.
Resilient Infrastructure
This strategic project continues the drainage projects launched by Dubai in 2019, covering areas like the Expo Dubai area, Al Maktoum International Airport City, and Jebel Ali. It supports Dubai’s plans for developing a flexible, advanced, and future-ready infrastructure, addressing future climate change impacts such as increased rainfall.
Dubai Municipality will implement the project, adhering to the highest global technical and engineering standards. This initiative aligns with the Municipality’s strategic goals for integrated management of rainwater drainage and the sewage system, enhancing sustainability and quality of life in Dubai.
Massive Capacity
The ‘Tasreef’ project aims to improve rainwater and surface water drainage services with a sophisticated infrastructure, reducing costs associated with station construction, operations, and maintenance by 20% and increasing the network’s lifespan. The rainwater drainage capacity through tunnels will reach 20 million cubic meters per day, with a flow capacity of 230 cubic meters per second.
Advanced Tunnelling Equipment
The project will use the latest Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM), the largest in the Middle East, known for their efficiency, speed, and precision in excavation. These machines feature automated control systems for continuous monitoring and data analysis, with advanced safety systems to ensure the safety of workers and equipment.
The meeting to approve the project was attended by several key figures, including Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council; Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of His Highness The Dubai Ruler’s Court; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Lieutenant General Talal Humaid Belhoul, Director General of Dubai’s State Security Department; Mattar Al Tayer, Commissioner General for Infrastructure, Urban Planning and Well-Being Pillar and Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA); Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA); and Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality.
