DEWA signs 4 contracts for thirteen 132/11 kV substations for the total amount of Dhs1534m

This is a part of the extensive developments initiated by DEWA, these projects are awarded to provide, supply installation, testing and commissioning of substations and associated works. This is executed in conformity with the directives of the Government of Dubai to provide services for the rapid growth in the Emirate.

H.E Saeed Al Tayer said that the project stems from the strategic plan that DEWA has adopted as the basis for providing optimum services to the community. Its cornerstone is the Master Plan of Electricity Networks, which has been developed in order to support the Emirate's ambitious development plans and meet its growing requirements for stable and continuous electricity and water supplies.

H. E Saeed Al Tayer explained that the First contract CE/448A/2007 comprising of 5 nos. of 132/11 kV Substations and 1 no. of 132/33 kV Substation, has been awarded to M/s Emirates Trading Agency (ETA) for the amount of Dhs786m, the substations will be constructed at Al Wasel (Bada Area), New Hatta Area, Barsha Residential Area, Consulates AL-Hamrya Area, Al Jadaf Area, and New Lusaily Area 132/33 kV.

The commencement date for Al Wasel, New Hatta, and Consulate & New Lisaily S/S is 20 months plus 60days reliability run, and the commencement date for Barsha residential & Al Jadaf 2 S/S is 21 months plus 60days reliability run.

He explained that the Second contract CE/448E/2007 comprising of 2 nos. 132/11kV Substation viz. Knowledge - International Media Production Zone Area and Najma 2 Area has been awarded to M/s Bahwan for the amount of Dhs224m.

The commencement date for Knowledge S/S is 22 month plus 60days reliability run, and the commencement date for Najma2 S/S is 21 month plus 60days reliability run.

The third contract CE/448D/2007 comprising of 2 nos. of 132/11kV Substation viz. Earth Station - Gardens Discovery Projects Area and International City-4 has been awarded to M/s Danway for the amount of Dhs194m. The commencement date for Earth Station S/S is 21 month plus 60days reliability run, and the commencement date for International City-4 S/S is 21 month plus 60days reliability run.

Finally, the Fourth contract CE/448C/07 comprising of 3 nos. of 132/11kV Substations namely New Garhoud, JAFZA South-2, and Industrial City-4 has been awarded to M/s. Emirates Electrical Establishment (EEE) for the amount of Dhs330m.

H.E Saeed Al Tayer congratulated the winners of these contracts, he stressed the importance of quality in our services and projects, and also asked the contractors to conceive this important factor as DEWA expects them to comply therewith at all project stages and to execute the project within the specified time.

DEWA extended its full cooperation to the contractors to complete the project successfully in time while considering the quality, safety, and environment protection at all stages.