MANAMA: The inauguration of a new electricity station and a water distribution station took place in Al-Hidd Housing City, Bahrain, providing essential services to local residents, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The ceremony was attended by Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, and President of Bahrain’s Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) Eng. Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed.
These projects were funded through grants from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the electricity station receiving nearly SAR 250 million and the water station approximately SAR 70 million.
The electricity station features three substations with a capacity of 48 megavolt-amperes (MVA) at 66 kV, as well as high-voltage cables and various civil, mechanical, electrical, and electronic works, including operational, control, and communication systems.
The water distribution station includes the construction of two reinforced concrete ground tanks with a combined capacity of 2.34 million gallons, significantly enhancing water and energy services for residents.
In his address, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance of these projects in advancing Bahrain’s core infrastructure. He also outlined the EWA’s strategic plans to improve electricity infrastructure across all regions, ensuring the sustainability of vital services and supporting housing and urban development initiatives.
Al-Marshad praised the long-standing relationship between the Saudi Fund for Development and Bahrain, which dates back to 1976.
He said that this project is part of SFD’s ongoing support for various developmental initiatives in Bahrain, facilitated through Saudi grants, reaffirming the fund’s commitment to sustainable development in the kingdom.
Over the past 48 years, the Saudi Fund for Development has financed 30 projects and programs in Bahrain across energy, transportation, and social infrastructure sectors through development loans and grants, contributing to the country’s growth and sustainable development.
