Kuwait-based United Gulf Construction Company has secured a major contract worth KD97.4 million ($317 million) from Ministry of Electricity & Water & Renewable Energy for the construction, maintenance and development of key facilities at its Doha Water Distribution Complex.  

The scope of work includes development of a new pump station at the complex along with associated works as part of the ministry's efforts to boost Kuwait’s water infrastructure capacity, said the ministry in a statement. 

Upon completion, the water storage capacity will increase by approximately 130 million imperial gallons at the Doha Water Distribution Complex, it added. 

As per the ministry’s implementation plan, the entire project is scheduled for completion within a five-year period. Once operational, it is expected to play a vital role in strengthening water security in Kuwait, boosting the pumping capacity to 220 million imperial gallons per day, it added.