Strategic Water Storage / Recovery Facility in Liwa
The major purpose
of the “Strategic Water Storage / Recovery Facility in Liwa” (SWSR) project is
the infiltration (recharge) and storage of desalinated water in an aquifer in
the Western Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the subsequent recovery of
the infiltrated water for emergency supply of Abu Dhabi City. The infiltrated
desalinated water shall form a strategic water reserve, which shall be
recovered and used during emergency conditions.
Services provided:
- Preparation of Commissioning Breakdown Structure
- Elaboration of Procedures for Filling of Pipeline and station piping including Start-up of the system
- Preparation of Procedure for early infiltration of the system
- Elaboration of operation manuals and detailed operating instructions for the entire pipeline system
Key data:
- 2 main pipelines and 2 branch lines
- Overall length: over 200 km
- Pipeline diameters: DN1200/DN900/DN1200
- 5 pumping stations
- 3x105 well head stations
- 1 high point tank
Time period: ongoing, from 2013 onwards
