EWA vows to continue implementing major strategic electrical system projects

TDT | Manama  

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) will continue to implement major strategic projects aimed at raising the capacity, efficiency, reliability and quality of electricity transmission and distribution networks, promoting safe operation and maintaining the stability of the electrical system of the Kingdom.

This was emphasised by EWA President Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed as he visited the site of the Reactive Power Compensation Project at the Riffa station, to follow up on the progress of the construction work.

Implemented by EWA, the project, valued at about BD34 million, is expected to be inaugurated in the last quarter of this year. Kamal indicated that the project is within EWA’s master plan to develop and modernise the facilities connected to the electricity and water networks in the Kingdom.

It is in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, to keep pace with the country’s economic growth and to establish the necessary infrastructure within the highest levels capable of meeting the growing demand for electricity and water for the purposes of urban, industrial, commercial and residential development and expansion.

The Minister noted that the ultimate goal is to provide better services to the citizens and residents. He said that this vital project represents a qualitative leap in the quality of delivered services, aimed at increasing the satisfaction of subscribers by providing safe, reliable and advanced electrical services.

Kamal praised the level of quality at the projects, and Man jailed for causing permanent impairment to a co-worker’s eardrum expressed thanks to all the workers for their efforts. He also stressed the need to adhere to all requirements of occupational and environmental safety.