Jeddah: Reflecting its commitment to environmental sustainability and upgrading quality of life, the National Water Company (NWC) has completed construction and operation of the main pumping station and the transmission pipeline to transmit treated water to the Eastern Forest in Jeddah Governorate at a cost exceeding SAR87.8 million.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Eastern Forest in Jeddah is home to neem, Terminalia, Poinciana, Leucaena, camphor, and Ficus trees, as well as shrubs such as Agnus-cactus and Bougainvillea. The project transforms treated water into a lifeline that nourishes vegetation and supports the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative.

The project includes a main pumping station with a capacity of 28,800 cubic meters of treated water per day, coupled with a transmission line extending over 24 kilometers. This enhances the reliability and efficiency of treated water transmission to the Eastern Forest, ensuring a sustainable supply to meet the needs of afforestation and environmental development projects.

NWC emphasized that the project's impact extends beyond infrastructure, creating a more vibrant environmental landscape by maximizing treated-water use and reusing it for irrigation and afforestation. This supports increased vegetation cover, preserves ecological balance, and uses water resources efficiently, aligning with the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative.

The company stated that the project serves as a model for transformation in treated water management, by shifting it from a single-use resource to a renewable one that supports sustainable development. It embodies a national vision that makes every drop of water a source of life and every environmental project a step toward greener cities and a more prosperous urban environment, enhancing quality of life and realizing the Kingdom's aspirations to build a sustainable future for coming generations.