SHIAB AL ASHKHAR
Infrastructure, Sewerage, Roads & Utilities
Client : Department of Municipal Affairs, Al Ain Municipality
Consultant : WS Atkins & Partners Overseas
Contractor : Al Fahjan Transport & Gen. Cont. Est.
Value : AED 126.6 Million
Duration : May 2009 – December 2011
Location : Al Ain
THE CHALLENGE
The project is located in the southern area of Al Ain and comprises the construction of 33 km of stormwater drainage, and 32 km of sewerage networks with associated manholes, chambers and various connections.
The pipeline works were mainly carried out using the open trench method and involving diversion, demolition and reinstatement works of utilities, roads and footpaths.
SCOPE OF WORKS
• Excavation and laying down 33 km of stormwater drainage pipeline network. Pipes are of various diameters ranging from 225 mm to 1600 mm
• 31.62 km of sewer pipeline network. Pipes diameters range from 160 mm to 1100 mm
• 760 manholes of various diameters 1.1 m, 1.5 m, 1.8 m and 2.4 m
• 457 chambers