The Umm Al-Hayman wastewater treatment facility, a key initiative by Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works, is scheduled to begin full operations by June 2025. This project represents a significant step forward in the country’s environmental sustainability goals. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the plant will initially treat 500,000 cubic meters of wastewater daily, with plans to increase its capacity to 700,000 cubic meters per day in the future.
In 2020, WTE Wassertechnik was awarded the contract for the design and construction of the treatment plant, along with the pipeline infrastructure and pumping stations, totaling nearly EUR 1.6 billion. This project is recognized as one of the largest water initiatives globally and one of the most substantial public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the Middle East.
Situated at the existing Umm Al-Hayman purification site, this facility is a vital response to the rising wastewater needs driven by urban growth in Kuwait’s southern areas. Its goal is to improve sewage treatment capabilities while producing high-quality treated water for reuse in agriculture and industry. Furthermore, the project encompasses the development of sewage and treated water pipelines, emergency systems, and a primary electrical conversion station.
The wastewater treatment plant will cater to five densely populated residential regions: south of the Sixth Ring Road, New Sabah Al-Ahmad, Al-Raqqa, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, and Ali Sabah Al-Salem, spanning an area of approximately 2,450 square kilometers.
Officials highlighted the project’s significance in addressing the increasing demand for sustainable water resources and managing rapid population growth. By facilitating irrigation for green spaces and agricultural lands, the plant will play a crucial role in environmental conservation and urban development.
Source :Zawya
