Mega Reservoirs Project

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Description

Mega Reservoirs Project provides 7 days water strategic storage reserve/stock for the state of Qatar. It also provides more control and flexibility for water supply to all places in Qatar. The project consists of 5 mega water stations including a total of 15 mega reservoirs with a total capacity of about 1400 million gallons, in addition to 650 kms of pipelines for the interconnection between these 5 mega water stations, and between them and other existing water stations. The project was registered in the Guinness Book of World of Records as the biggest water reservoir in the world.

Expected Impact

This will provide a continuous and stable potable water supply to the whole state of Qatar, even in cases of unexpected emergencies.

Partners

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation - KAHRAMAA

SDGS & Targets

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

SDG 14 targets covered

Name	Description

Deliverables & Timeline

01 January, 1970

Additional 1400 Million gallons of storage

Resources mobilized

Other, please specify

The project was done through 11 construction Contracts, one consultancy contract , and one project management contract

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Timeline

26 April 2014 (start date)

31 December 2021 (date of completion)

Entity

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation - KAHRAMAA

SDGs

Region

Asia and Pacific

Geographical coverage

Doha, Qatar

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Contact Information

Jabr Al Nuaimi, Acting Manager, Water Projects Department, KAHRAMAA

jalnuaimi@km.qa