Dh39 million drainage system to tackle waterlogging problems in Abu Dhabi – The National

Dh39 million drainage system to tackle waterlogging problems in Abu Dhabi – The National

Dh39 million drainage system to tackle waterlogging problems in Abu Dhabi. The project will add new networks to developing areas and connect them to the existing system. A Dh39.6 million project to upgrade Abu Dhabi's rainwater drainage system is nearing completion and is expected to tackle the capital's problem of waterlogging during the rains.. The new system will modify the rainwater drainage system to make it more efficient and increase its capacity to prevent floods.. Maintenance work for existing drainage systems will also be carried out.. Ras Al Khaimah has developed its drainage system in low-lying areas to drain water into an underwater reservoir.. Sharjah Urban Planning Council is also developing the city's drainage system to drain away rain water.. The Abu Dhabi municipality also announced four big roads and infrastructure projects worth Dh288.2.. Other projects being carried out by the municipality include a Dh114.7 million project for the construction of roads, parking spaces and street lights.. The new 1 km stretch will add more lanes to the existing road..