Al Wakra and Al Wukair sewage project to enhance sewage network

Al Wakra and Al Wukair sewage project to enhance sewage network

The Al Wakra and Al Wukair sewage project by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will enhance the sewage network in the South while bringing in a remarkable leap in the efforts to address the sewage woes. Also, the project will protect Qatar’s environment and ensure sustainable practices and quality of life amidst the rapid growth of the country and its population.According to details on Ashghal’s website, the main drainage tunnel will accommodate the drainage flows from the current and future drainage network in different areas in Al Wakra and Al Wukair and transfer these flows to Al Wakra and Al Wukair Sewage Treatment Works. The main drainage tunnel, which will operate by gravity, will extend from Al Khuwaytim to the Birkat Al Awamer areas, with a total length of about 13.3km and a diametre of 4.5m.The excavation works are carried out by two deep Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) at a depth of about 60m underground. The TBMs incorporate advanced technologies since they were specifically designed to suit the geological characteristics of Qatar, to ensure the efficiency of the excavation process and provide the maximum safety standards for workers. This is in addition to guaranteeing that no damage will be caused