The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced a series of projects to upgrade electricity networks in the central region of Sharjah. These projects are set to be carried out during the first half of this year, with a total investment of AED 20.4 Million Dirhams.
As part of the initiative, SEWA plans to install high-voltage cables over a distance of 97.740 kilometers. Additionally, low-voltage cables will be installed over 5.540 kilometers. In parallel, the authority will remove 35 kilometers of overhead lines. The work will be spread across various parts of the central region, to enhance the overall performance and reliability of the electricity network.
Khalifa Mohammed Al Tunaiji, Director of the Central Region Department at SEWA, explained that these projects are in line with the vision of Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, member of federal supreme council of UAE. These progressions are set to ensure the provision of reliable services across the Emirate of Sharjah. The improvements are expected to benefit a range of sectors via the use of clean and green energy.
One of the major aspects of the ongoing work is the replacement of overhead lines with underground cables. This plan is part to enhance network stability and improve the efficiency of the electricity distribution system. The shift from overhead lines to underground cables is expected to reduce the vulnerability of the network to external factors, such as weather conditions, and even protect the environment to an extent and to improve service quality.
The central region of Sharjah, which includes both urban and rural areas, will benefit from these upgrades. The purpose is to ensure that the growing demand for electricity in the region is met in a sustainable and efficient manner.
The projects also reflect SEWA’s take to modernize its infrastructure and maintain high service standards across all areas of the Emirate. The authority is working to ensure that its electricity networks are capable of supporting the region’s future development and growth.
