Rehabilitation of Shaara Pumping Station in Kiswa Advances With World Vision, Targeting Water Supply for About 30,000 Residents

Works Under Way at Shaara Station

The General Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation in Damascus and its countryside is carrying out comprehensive rehabilitation of the Shaara pumping station in the Kiswa area, in cooperation with the organization World Vision. According to the Ministry of Energy, the company's management and technical staff visited the site to review progress, completion rates and compliance with approved technical specifications.

Scope of the Works

• Rehabilitation of an underground reservoir with a capacity of 500 m3
• Installation of three pits (water collection and pumping points), each rated at 90 m3
• Rehabilitation of two wells with a combined yield of 50 m3 per hour
• Installation of pumps and pipes, and fitting out of the wellheads
• Electrical works, and preparation of operating facilities and halls

Expected Impact

Once in service, the project is expected to improve drinking water supply for about 30,000 residents in the villages of Jub al-Safa, Deir Ali, Deir Ali Housing, Qara and Al-Majdiyah in the Kiswa area. The announcement does not state the project cost, the funding split between the parties, or a completion date.