Saudi Water Partnerships Company (SWPC) has announced that a consortium led by Saudi utility developer Acwa Power with key partners - Haji Abdullah Alireza & Partners Company and AlSharif Contracting and Commercial Development - has emerged as the preferred bidder for Jubail 4 and Jubail 6 Independent Water Plant (IWP) in the kingdom.

 

The SWPC announcement comes following the successful completion of the evaluation process for the bid received from the private sector for the vital project catering to the Eastern Province. The Acwa Power consortum had submitted the levelised cost of SAR1.8206 per cu/m.

 

The project, which boasts a potable water production capacity of 600,000 cu m per day, will be developed and operated by the private sector for a duration of 25 years starting from the facility’s commercial operation date, which has been set for Q1 2028.

 

The scope of work includes construction of an electrical substation connected to the main power source via a transmission line to support the project as well as the associated infrastructure. 

 

Additionally, it will involve the connection to the Jubail Water Transmission Complex, said SWPC in its statement.

 

According to SWPC, the project signifies a continuation of the collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors in the domain of water production within the kingdom, in alignment with the National Water Strategy.

 

It is dedicated to addressing critical challenges and reforming the water and wastewater sector to ensure the sustainable development of water resources in the kingdom while underscoring the importance of delivering high-quality services at reasonable prices, in accordance with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, it added.-TradeArabia News Service