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Sharjah 24
10 hours ago
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SEWA launches 10 lighting projects in Kalba
Key projects underway Engineer Youssef Al Hammadi, Director of SEWA's Kalba Department, confirmed that the authority is executing development and lighting works according to a defined timeline, following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah . Among the significant projects in progress is the lighting of main roads in the new industrial zone, where SEWA is installing 100 lighting poles and 200 fixtures, in addition to laying 11,000 metres of electrical cables. The project began in January 2025 and is expected to be completed by July, with an estimated cost of AED 2 million . Work is also ongoing on the second phase of Al Hefaiyah Lake lighting project, aimed at fully covering the tourist area with modern lighting units. This phase is valued at AED 1.5 million . In the second phase of the Jabal Deem lighting project, SEWA is implementing specialised technical solutions due to the area's unique geography, with a budget reaching AED 13 million . Additional work is being carried out in the Ghail area, including the installation of 400 lighting units and 250 poles, alongside 15,000 metres of electrical cables . Upgrades are also taking place on Kalba–Sharjah Road, Lake Street, and within the University District, where 1,400 traditional lights are being replaced with energy-efficient LED fixtures . The authority's lighting efforts in Kalba also include the implementation of an annual maintenance programme for the city's lighting network, as well as a dedicated project to improve lighting in the residential area of Al Qadisiya . Completed projects Several lighting projects have been completed in recent months. One of the most notable is the lighting of Khatmit Al Malaha Road, finished in April 2025, which included the installation of 100 lights, 50 poles, and 7,000 metres of cabling. Another completed project is the lighting of Saad bin Abi Waqqas Street, which saw the installation of 100 lights, 60 poles, and 10,000 metres of electric cable . These initiatives reflect SEWA's continued commitment to sustainable infrastructure development and enhanced public safety across Kalba .
Sharjah 24
23-02-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
SEWA implements 12 lighting projects in Kalba
Completed lighting projects in 2024 Engineer Youssef Al Hammadi, Director of Kalba Department, confirmed that the Authority is following a specific plan to implement development and lighting projects across the city, as directed by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Projects completed during 2024 include: Hanging Gardens Project: AED 9 million Al Hafiya Lake Project: AED 11 million Al Saf Residential Complex Lighting: AED 2 million Al Jubail Market & Heritage Market Parking Entrances: AED 1.8 million Lighting of Roads Linking the Ring Road: AED 6 million Upcoming lighting projects in 2025 Currently, several lighting projects are under construction, expected to be completed in 2025. These include: Jabal Al-Deem Rest House (Phase 1): AED 17 million Saad bin Abi Waqqas Street Lighting: AED 800,000 Khatm Al-Malha Street Lighting: AED 500,000 Al-Ghail Shaabiyat (Phase 1): AED 2 million Al-Qadisiyah Shaabiya Lighting: AED 700,000 Al-Qalaa Shaabiya Lighting: AED 600,000 Additionally, new lighting projects are being studied, including developments for Bardi 2, Al-Mafraq, and Khor Kalba Shaabiyat ) subdivisions), with plans to implement them in 2025. Electricity distribution projects in Kalba Alongside lighting improvements, several electricity distribution projects were completed in 2024, including: Connecting electricity to the Souq Al Jubail and Al-Saf Residential Complex (Phase II) Establishing a 33/11 kV commercial station Upgrading the 11 kV electricity distribution station in the desalination plant Furthermore, more than nine new electricity projects are planned, such as the construction of new 33/11 kV stations in Jabal Al Deem and Al Tarif, as well as updates to electricity grids in several areas of Kalba. These efforts aim to enhance the electricity infrastructure, ensuring better service to residents and businesses.
