King Salman unveils SAR 1.5 bln worth water, sewage projects in Tabuk

Saudi King Salman on Tuesday laid cornerstone for 18 water and sewage projects worth over SAR 1.5 billion in Tabuk, the Saudi Press Agency reported, citing a statement from the General Directorate of Water in Tabuk.

Nine projects were launched for water and sewage networks at a total value exceeding SAR 850 million.

Other water desalination plants were set up, along with water wells and Wadi Dabaan dam, which has a daily capacity of 957,000 cubic meters.

King Salman also laid foundations for nine projects at a total investment cost of SAR 600 million for water networks and household connections.

These developments included the establishment of four dams in Tabuk with a combined capacity of 5.9 million cubic meters, in addition to a desalination plant on the western coast.

Yesterday, the Saudi King inaugurated 151 development projects worth over SAR 11.8 billion in Tabuk, Argaam reported.