Electricity and Water Affairs Minister outlines projects
The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) has carried out projects worth more than BD21 million in the south west coastal areas of Bahrain.
“The projects aim to cope with urban development and cater to current and future needs”, said Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak.
The strategy is in line with the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Al Mubarak made the statement on the sidelines of the visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Mumtalakat Chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to Bilaj Al Jazayer beach construction site of the five-star Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort and Spa.
He commended the role of the ministerial committee for development and infrastructure projects, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa in following up on electricity and water schemes.
EWA Chief Executive Officer Shaikh Nawaf bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa said that the project carried in the southwestern areas of Bahrain included the 220 kilovolt power station which cost BD20 million, among other power and water projects.
