Cliff Notes – $37m water projects boost Diriyah supply
- The National Water Company has finalised two significant water supply projects in the Diriyah governorate of Riyadh, with an investment exceeding SR140 million ($37 million).
- These initiatives aim to improve the water and environmental infrastructure in the region, as well as to expand service coverage for local residents.
- The projects, which span over 26 km, will enhance water supply to Diriyah and adjacent areas, including Hittin, Al-Nakheel, and Al-Khuzama, while also facilitating the development of the Diriyah Gate project.
$37m water projects boost Diriyah supply
RIYADH: The National Water Co. has completed two major water supply projects in Diriyah governorate, Riyadh, at a cost of more than SR140 million ($37 million).
It is part of efforts to enhance water and environmental infrastructure, and expand service coverage, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The projects, covering more than 26 km, will boost supply to Diriyah and nearby Riyadh districts, including Hittin, Al-Nakheel and Al-Khuzama, while also supporting the Diriyah Gate project.
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