The Water Transmission Company (WTCO) has announced the commencement of the first package of strategic storage projects in the Makkah and Jizan regions, as part of its efforts to enhance water security and ensure adequate supplies of treated water for various areas.
The project in the Makkah region includes the implementation of the second phase of the strategic storage project in Al-Mughamis, where 16 tanks will be constructed with a designed capacity of 2.72 million cubic meters, thereby strengthening the region's ability to meet the increasing demand for water. The project in Makkah also encompasses the Jeddah Governorate, where 4 tanks with a designed capacity of 680,000 cubic meters will be established to support water supplies and ensure their continuity.
In the Jizan region, the project includes strategic storage works in Samtah and the Farasan Islands, involving the construction of 6 tanks with a designed capacity of 780,000 cubic meters, which contributes to the sustainability of water supplies in the region and meets the growing needs of the population.
These projects reflect the Water Transmission Company’s commitment to enhancing the water infrastructure in the Kingdom, ensuring the sustainability of water resources and the effective management of the increasing demand for water.