Complex features medical and hazardous waste treatment plants
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) recently opened an environmentally friendly waste treatment complex named ‘Eco Park’ as part of its continued efforts to promote sustainable waste management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Located about 70 km from Abu Dhabi city on Hamim Road, the complex is spread over an area of 1.8mn sqm and will be a turning point in Tadweer’s plans to contribute to building an integrated ecosystem that supports Abu Dhabi Environment Vision 2030. Comprising 27 plots, the complex is easily accessible from all directions through an internal road network.
The opening ceremony drew the participation of Dr Salem Al Kaabi, Director General, Tadweer; Raul Dua, General Manager, Al Ahlia Waste Treatment; Dr. Khalid Khouri, CEO, Cleanco Waste Treatment as well as senior officials from Tadweer and representatives of Tadweer’s strategic partners from both the government and private sectors.
Following the opening ceremony, Tadweer gave a detailed presentation on the complex’s operational model, its objectives, adjacent facilities and the companies that run the plants. The Center also outlined its existing and future recycling projects, and highlighted efforts to ensure the safe and environmentally friendly disposal of medical and hazardous waste and animal carcass.
“The opening of Eco Park will go a long way in achieving our objective of developing an integrated waste management sector in Abu Dhabi through promoting proper waste management practices, and protecting the environment, and health and safety of community,” remarked Dr. Al Kaabi.
