The effluent treatment project will be completed in January 2020 with a daily production capacity of 5,000 cbm
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has officially started the construction of QATRA, a joint venture with BESIX Group to develop new water reuse plant in Sharjah’s Al-Sajaa industrial area.
Set for a January 2020 completion, the plant will produce 5,000 cubic metres per day of high-quality water for non-drinking purposes out of treated effluent from the Al Saja’a Sewerage Treatment Plant.
This water will be ideal for industrial and domestic uses such as landscaping, and will be a sustainable alternative to desalinated water with four times less energy consumed in its production process.
“Such partnerships enable us to find advanced solutions that align with current consumer trends in Sharjah, the UAE, and the region at large,” said Marwan Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman, Shurooq.
“This is the first project under the Shurooq and BESIX alliance and it will be followed by many like it both in the wastewater treatment and water reuse,” remarked Gurvan Dersel, General Manager, QATRA.
“Treated sewage effluent (TSE) has tremendous potential in supplementing the ever-growing demand of water. Typically used for watering parks and landscaping purposes, this new treatment solution will allow for a wider usage,” Dersel continued.
