Dubai Municipality Signs AED 150 Million Deal to Build Stormwater Tunnel in Dubai South
Dubai Municipality has signed a AED 150 million agreement with Dubai South to build a secondary stormwater tunnel, advancing the emirate's push for future-ready infrastructure and sustainable urban growth.
The project, part of the wider AED 30 billion Tasreef initiative, will connect Dubai South's drainage network to Dubai Municipality's deep tunnel system via Expo Road. The new tunnel is designed to improve stormwater and surface runoff management, reduce flood risks, and protect key assets across the residential district.
This strategic move supports the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to drive economic resilience and sustainable development. The stormwater system is expected to serve up to one million future residents in Dubai South.
H.E. Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, described the initiative as a key step in delivering integrated infrastructure across the emirate. 'This project reflects our commitment to a unified stormwater system that meets Dubai's needs for the next 100 years,'
he said.
The Tasreef programme, set for completion by 2033, is the largest of its kind in the region. Once operational, it will boost the emirate's stormwater drainage capacity by 700 per cent and manage over 20 million cubic metres of water daily.
H.E. Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai South, said the project would strengthen the district's readiness to handle future growth. 'This partnership supports our vision of transforming Dubai South into a fully integrated, sustainable urban hub,'
he noted.
By aligning infrastructure with long-term development goals, the new stormwater tunnel marks another milestone in Dubai's effort to become a global leader in urban planning and environmental resilience.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
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