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Dubai Investments Park (DIP), the largest integrated commercial, industrial and residential community in the Middle East, has signed an agreement with MWH, now part of Stantec and a global leader in wet infrastructure, to design a new stormwater and groundwater drainage network within the development.
The scope of the agreement covers the design of the drainage network of the 2,300 hectare Dubai Investments Park. The project is part of DIP’s concerted efforts to keep upgrading its infrastructure in order to manage groundwater levels, prevent property inundation and mitigate flooding in the event of heavy rainfall, which has been an issue in low-lying areas within the development. The agreement to engage MWH for the design project was signed by Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager of Dubai Investments Park, and Wessam Daoud, Middle East Regional Director at MWH.
The design project started in August and will be completed in four months. The new facility will be connected to the main Dubai Municipality drainage network for Dubai South and adjacent communities, once it is completed. The stormwater network will involve approximately 147km of pipeline, nearly 2,000 manholes, five ponds and five lift stations.
DIP has spent over AED4bn in enhancing, improving the infrastructure to international standards, which includes 140km of internal road network and well-integrated water and electricity systems, best of hospitals, educational institutions, hotels, retail outlets, supermarkets, and other day-to-day necessities, along with recreational options for its tenants.