“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,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
“Covering all areas of Dubai, the project will raise the drainage network’s capacity to more than 20 million cubic metres of water daily, meeting our needs for the next hundred years. We have directed the immediate implementation of the project, which will be completed in phases by 2033. Dubai continues to drive infrastructure and urban advancements, enhancing safety and security for everyone living in the emirate,” His Highness further said.
Dubai Municipality will execute the project to global technical and engineering standards. This project supports the Municipality’s strategic goals for integrated rainwater drainage and sewage system management and infrastructure projects that increase Dubai’s sustainability and quality of life.
The ‘Tasreef’ project builds an advanced and efficient infrastructure to improve rainwater and surface water drainage services, reduce station construction, and operations, and also maintain costs by 20%, and extend the network’s lifespan.
The tunnel drainage capacity is 20 million cubic metres per day with a flow capacity of 230 cubic meters per second. With such infrastructure, it will be the largest rainwater collection facility in the region,
