Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has been awarded a water infrastructure project to connect two Qatari communities. The project, awarded to HLG by Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KAHRAMAA), includes the development of new and independent water infrastructure facilities in the Duhail and Umm Qarn communities on the outskirts of Doha.

The Duhail water station includes the construction of four 25MIG and two 21MIG reinforced concrete reservoirs, a pumping station, chlorination and associated buildings, road works and landscaping. The scope of work also includes the installation of a 16 kilometre water distribution pipeline.

The Umm Qarn Water Station includes the construction of three 7MIG reinforced concrete reservoirs, a  pumping station, chlorination and associated buildings, road works and landscaping. A 700 metre water distribution pipeline will also be installed as part of the project.

At both water stations, state-of-the-art instrumentation and control systems will be commissioned.