The National Water Company (NWC) has started implementing 22 capital projects in Jeddah city at a cost of over 1.8 billion Saudi Riyals. These projects include the construction of pipelines and networks totaling approximately 984 kilometers in length. The projects are part of the company's strategic plans to reinforce the infrastructure of the water and environmental services sectors, expand service coverage rates, and improve service quality. These projects are in line with the urban renaissance witnessed by the governorate.
The company confirmed that these undergoing projects will increase operational efficiency in the water and sanitation sectors and expand services to unserved districts. This will go in line with and accelerate the rapid development witness in Jeddah, help achieve environmental and water sustainability targets, and improve quality of life, all of which are goals of the Saudi Vision 2030.
NWC stated that the projects launched include main and feeder water lines, water transmission lines, environmental service lines and networks, and surface water level drawdown networks. They also include the construction of a tanker filling station in the northern reservoir. The company explained that these projects will serve 30 districts in Jeddah governorate and contribute to meeting the needs of approximately 260,000 people.
Also, NWC pointed out that this new package of projects is a continuation of the 15 projects worth more than 2.3 billion Saudi Riyals announced in May 2025, which are part of the company's efforts to strengthen the water distribution system, eliminate environmental damage, and achieve water security and environmental balance.