01 August 2023
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced that it has received bids from three consortiums led by local firms – Abdul Aziz Al Ajlan Sons, Nesma and Vision International – respectively for the Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir Plant Project (ISWR Project).
The Juranah ISWR is the first of its kind that will be developed with the participation of the private sector. It is being implemented on a Boot (build, own, operate and transfer) model and the scope of work will include the water reservoir and all associated infrastructure and facilities.
The Juranah plant will boast a 2.5 million-cu-m capacity that will cater to the drinking water needs of Makkah city by Q1 2027.
SWPC said the three consortiums in the race for the project are:
• Abdul Aziz Al Ajlan Sons Company with Orascom Construction as partner;
• Nesma Company with Al Jomaih Energy & Water Company and Buhur for Investment Company;
• Vision International Investment Company with Gulf Investment Corporation and Taqa.
According to SWPC, the winning developer consortium will be responsible for the development, financing, procurement, implementation and operation and maintenance of the water reservoir.
For the project, Synergy Consulting IFA is the lead and financial advisor; Amer Al Amr Law Firm the legal advisor and WSP Middle East its technical advisor, it added.