The National Water Company (NWC) has launched a series of large-scale sanitation projects across Jeddah, with a total investment exceeding 2.3 billion Saudi riyals (approximately $613 million). These initiatives are expected to benefit over 1.3 million residents, aligning with NWC’s long-term strategy to enhance service quality and boost operational efficiency in the wastewater sector.
Among the key undertakings is the Eastern Tunnel Project, a major sewage pipeline initiative connecting the areas east of Haramain Road to Lift Station 2 at the airport. With a budget of over 774 million Saudi riyals, this project is being executed using cutting-edge tunneling technology designed to minimize surface disruption—ensuring traffic flow and essential services remain largely unaffected.
The Eastern Tunnel will span around 14 kilometers and serve as a critical component in upgrading Jeddah’s environmental services. It is expected to significantly reduce environmental hazards in several eastern districts, including Braiman, Al Manar, Al Ajwad, Al Samar, Al Montazah, Al Tawfiq, Al Rabieh, Marrikh, Al Waha, and Al Nakheel. The project alone is anticipated to directly benefit around 1.1 million people.
NWC is also pressing forward with additional wastewater projects aimed at expanding the city’s sewer network. One of the largest of these is the airport lift station project, valued at over 915 million Saudi riyals. With a daily capacity of 611,000 cubic meters, this facility will improve wastewater handling in neighborhoods east of Haramain Road while playing a key role in reducing pollution.
Further developments include a sewerage network rollout across Samer districts 1 through 3, and parts of Samer 4, covering more than 17.8 kilometers. This initiative, with an investment exceeding 54 million Saudi riyals, will help prevent environmental damage, improve infrastructure efficiency, and provide services to approximately 20,000 residents.
To further expand wastewater coverage, NWC has begun work on 10 feeder line projects across various neighborhoods, including Al Waha (1, 2, 3), Al Shati (2 through 5 and part of 6), Al Nahda (parts of 1 and 3), and Al Zahraa (4 and parts of 1–3). In addition, the company is carrying out two surface water drainage projects in Bahra governorate and the districts of Al Raya, Al Mosaid, and Kilo 14. Together, these initiatives represent an investment of over 620 million Saudi riyals and will extend services across more than 238 kilometers, reaching over 184,000 beneficiaries.
NWC emphasized that these developments reflect Jeddah’s rapid urban growth and are part of a broader effort to implement high-quality, sustainable infrastructure. By expanding coverage in underserved areas, the company aims to boost the efficiency of its water and wastewater services and contribute to the goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.