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Kuwait has signed a USD 488.9 million contract with Turkish company Kuzu to construct and operate a wastewater treatment plant for South Al-Mutlaa city. The plant will use a hybrid system of conventional and renewable energy and produce around 400,000 cubic metres of tertiary-treated water daily for agriculture and other uses. The deal coincided with Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Kuwait, where agreements on defence, energy, investment, and trade were also signed. Al-Mutlaa city will feature over 28,000 housing units, highlighting the scale and significance of the project.
Kuwait's Ministry of Public Works has finalized a contract with Turkish construction company Kuzu to build a wastewater treatment plant along with its associated infrastructure for the South Al-Mutlaa city project. The contract, valued at 149.6 million KWD (around USD 488.9 million), plans to use a hybrid system combining conventional and renewable energy, ministry spokesperson Ahmed Alsaleh told Reuters. Advertisement
The signing took place during a visit by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who met with Kuwait's Emir. During this visit, agreements were also signed covering defence industries, energy, investment, and trade, reflecting a broader collaboration between the two countries.
The wastewater plant is designed to serve residents of Al-Mutlaa city, a large urban development in northern Kuwait approximately 40 km from Kuwait City. It will produce roughly 400,000 cubic metres of tertiary-treated water per day, intended for agricultural and other uses, helping support the city's sustainability and water management needs.
Al-Mutlaa city is set to include more than 28,000 housing units, making it one of Kuwait's major residential projects. Kuzu's responsibilities under the contract extend beyond construction to include the operation and maintenance of the plant, ensuring it functions efficiently over the long term.
The project underlines Kuwait's ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure and provide reliable water treatment solutions while incorporating environmentally sustainable technologies. Past collaborations with international contractors in similar projects have helped the country develop expertise in combining conventional systems with renewable energy sources for urban utility management.
Source Reuters
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