A consortium led by UAE-based Metito Group has begun construction on an independent wastewater treatment plant project (ISTP) in western Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The consortium includes Saudi-based water company Mowah, and Egyptian engineering, procurement and construction contractor Orascom Construction.

This project is the first ISTP awarded to investors by the Saudi Water Partners in a build-own-operate-transfer model. The plant will serve the western region of Dammam with an estimated design capacity of 350,000 cubic meters per day and an initial capacity of 200,000 cubic meters per day.

Metito Managing Director Rami Ghandour said: "The Dammam ISTP really proves the Kingdom's aggressive and visionary leadership and is a good example of their support for further involvement of the private sector in lifeline mega infrastructure projects. Water Cooperation in Saudi With the support of the company and National Water Corporation, we will use the most effective solutions and advanced technology to develop world-class quality projects to ensure sustainable optimized operations and excellent service. We will provide similar projects for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and other regions Develop a working model. "

The project is expected to play an important role in the Saudi Arabian Foreign Ministry's plan to tender similar projects to investors in different parts of Saudi Arabia. The project is scheduled to begin operations in 2022, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and initiatives approved by the Cabinet of Ministers to encourage private sector participation in economic development initiatives. Editor / Li Dan