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Dubai South to get new stormwater tunnel in Dh150-million drainage project
The project will reduce construction and operating costs for pumping stations by 20 per cent
- PUBLISHED: Thu 22 May 2025, 1:59 PM
An advanced stormwater drainage system will be developed in Dubai South's residential district, under a Dh150-million strategic partnership agreement signed with Dubai Municipality.
The agreement includes the construction of a new secondary stormwater tunnel, which will connect Dubai South’s drainage network to Dubai Municipality’s deep tunnel system via Expo Road.
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This connection will significantly improve stormwater and surface runoff management, minimise flooding risks, and safeguard roads, buildings, and public assets.
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The project ultimately contributes to a safer, more sustainable urban environment and enhances quality of life for residents and visitors.
The project will reduce construction and operating costs for pumping stations by 20 per cent and includes the design and construction of deep tunnel infrastructure with a maximum flow rate capacity of approximately four cubic metres per second.
The initiative forms part of the broader Tasreef project and supports the emirate's commitment to future-ready infrastructure that meets international standards and enhances urban resilience.
In previous phases, Dubai Municipality successfully completed deep tunnel works that enhanced groundwater and stormwater infrastructure in the Al Maktoum City area, including Expo City and the Airport District.
Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, director general of Dubai Municipality, said: “Developing infrastructure in the emirate of Dubai, particularly stormwater drainage, remains one of Dubai Municipality’s strategic priorities. This project reflects our integrated approach to managing surface water systems and reinforces our commitment to linking all areas of the emirate through a unified network of deep tunnels. These efforts fall under the Tasreef programme, the largest and most efficient initiative of its kind in the region, which aims to develop stormwater drainage networks for the next 100 years.”
Tasreef project is a long-term stormwater drainage development programme led by Dubai Municipality with an estimated value of Dh30 billion. Scheduled for completion by 2033, the project will extend coverage to all areas of the emirate, increasing the network’s drainage capacity by 700 per cent to manage over 20 million cubic metres of water per day.