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SoQ Submission Extended for Billion-Dollar Sewerage Tunnels Development in Dubai

Dubai Municipality (DM) extended the deadline for submitting Statements of Qualifications (SoQs) until October 21, 2024, for the USD 22 billion Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnels (DSST) project. This prequalification process, conducted under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, follows the initial prequalification for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors. The DSST project is designed to upgrade Dubai’s sewerage system from a pumped system to a gravity-based one, involving the decommissioning of existing pump stations to provide a sustainable, innovative, and reliable service for future generations.

Dubai’s current sewerage infrastructure is divided into two major catchments: Warsan in Deira, serviced by the Warsan Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), and Jebel Ali in Bur Dubai, handled by the Jebel Ali STP. The DSST project has been divided into six packages for efficient procurement, with key packages including J1 (Jebel Ali tunnels North and terminal pump stations), J2 (southern section of the Jebel Ali tunnels), W (Warsan), and J3 (a network of links to be managed by DM upon completion).

Approved by Dubai’s Executive Council in June 2023, the DSST project represents an investment of approximately AED 80 billion (USD 22 billion). It is strategically aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, aimed at meeting the city’s growing population’s needs for the next century.

The meticulous selection of advisers for the DSST project underscores Dubai Municipality’s commitment to excellence. Tribe Infrastructure Group, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, serves as the lead and financial adviser, with UK-based Ashurst contributing legal expertise, and the US-based Parsons offering technical advisory services.

Dubai’s initiative with the DSST project underscores its dedication to sustainable and forward-thinking urban solutions. As the city continues to position itself as a global leader in smart infrastructure, the DSST project stands as a testament to Dubai’s commitment to adopting innovative, environmentally conscious practices in shaping its future.

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