Dorsch Global, a major consulting and engineering group, said it has secured the lead supervision engineering consultancy contract for wastewater management projects in Saudi Arabia worth over SAR800 million ($213 million) from National Water Company (NWC).

As per the five-year partnership deal, Dorsch Global will supervise and manage the implementation of the water and wastewater projects across two geographical clusters.  The southern region cluster includes the supervision to execute 154 projects valued at SAR490 million, while the northwestern region cluster includes 99 projects valued at SAR336 million.

These mega projects are part of the Saudi Arabian National Water strategy, which the NWC is constructing as part of its efforts to enhance operational efficiency, reinforce the water distribution system, achieve water security and provide sustainable water services across all cities and governorates in Saudi Arabia, stated the German group.

Dorsch’s previous water project experience in Saudi Arabia includes the extension of the urban water supply system for various municipalities in the kingdom, through technical, financial and administrative site supervision, while adhering to specifications, noted Ayman Haikal, the CEO of Dorsch Global & MEAA.

According to him, the group is also managing other mega projects across Saudi Arabia like the Intelligent Transportation System for Riyadh City, and supporting the construction of the Urban Forestation Green Riyadh initiative.