Minister of Public Works Lays Cornerstone of North Kabd Station

Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan laid the cornerstone for the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant project, in the presence of Yao Chen, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kuwait.

Al-Mashaan stated that the project embodies the depth of relations, friendship, and cooperation between the State of Kuwait and the People’s Republic of China. She explained that the project is implemented in accordance with the directives of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who give top priority and care to infrastructure and sustainable development projects, in pursuit of realizing the aspirations of the nation’s citizens for a better future.

She noted that the project is among the major strategic initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Public Works, aiming to develop Kuwait’s wastewater management system in line with the national development plan and to enhance environmental sustainability. The project covers an area of approximately 2.8 million square meters.

Al-Mashaan clarified that the project is not limited to constructing a wastewater treatment plant, but includes an integrated system of facilities and infrastructure, headed by the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant, with an operational capacity of 500,000 cubic meters per day, with the potential for future expansion to reach one million cubic meters per day.

She mentioned that the project includes the construction of pumping stations in several areas, including Al-Shadadiya, Al-Jahra, and Mushref, along with pipeline networks and deep injection networks with diameters reaching up to three meters—the first of their kind in Kuwait—as well as storage tanks with a total capacity of 600,000 cubic meters.

The project also includes the construction of a central incinerator for disposing of pollutants generated during the treatment process, alongside a renewable energy system relying on solar power and biogas, aimed at covering 50% of the project’s energy needs.

She pointed out that the project’s significance lies in developing wastewater infrastructure and enhancing the utilization of treated wastewater for irrigation and afforestation, thereby contributing to water conservation, preserving natural resources, protecting the environment, and combating desertification.

Al-Mashaan stated that the project represents a significant step toward developing modern and sustainable infrastructure in Kuwait, reflecting the Ministry of Public Works’ efforts to implement vital projects that meet the country’s current and future needs and support its journey toward sustainable development.

For his part, Yao Chen, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kuwait, expressed his pleasure at participating in the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant project, which represents another important milestone in the project’s implementation.

Chen stated that the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently the largest wastewater treatment plant project in Kuwait. Upon completion, it will enhance Kuwait’s capacity to collect, transport, and treat wastewater, and to utilize treated water, thereby contributing to improving the regional environment and the level of public services.

He clarified that the project is one of the major cooperation initiatives between the governments of China and Kuwait. China will contribute its construction expertise and technologies to support Kuwait’s sustainable economic and social development and to help realize Kuwait’s National Vision 2035.

He stated, “In recent years, under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, mutual political trust between China and Kuwait has been strengthened, the foundations of mutually beneficial cooperation have been consolidated, and the prospects for friendship between the two countries have expanded.” He noted that high-level relations between the two countries have seen intensive communication, the alignment of China’s and Kuwait’s development strategies has deepened, and these relations have yielded tangible and continuous results.

He added, “We continue to work side by side with the Kuwaiti side to implement the important understandings reached by the leaders of both countries, and to build a more solid, higher-quality, and more effective China-Kuwait strategic partnership. We also wish to contribute Chinese capabilities to achieving peace, stability, prosperity, and development in Kuwait.”

He continued, “We look forward to maintaining close cooperation with the Kuwaiti side and accelerating the pace of practical cooperation in various fields, including major projects, and translating strategic plans into tangible achievements on the ground, thereby delivering greater benefits to the peoples of both countries.”

He expressed his best wishes for the success of the North Kabd Desalination Plant project and hoped it would enter service as soon as possible.

For his part, Wang Changhai, Chairman of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), said, “Since the project’s launch last year, it has made steady progress thanks to the strong commitment of the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Ministry of Public Works, alongside support from the Chinese government and through close China-Kuwait cooperation. The project has reached an important milestone with the signing of the agreement at Bayan Palace on July 26, paving the way for a new chapter in bilateral cooperation between the two countries.”

He expressed his gratitude to the Government of Kuwait, the Ministry of Public Works, the Chinese government, and all parties that contributed to advancing this project.

He clarified that China State Construction Engineering Corporation recognizes the significant responsibility it bears in executing this important project. He expressed confidence in the company’s ability to complete it to the highest standards, noting that this confidence is rooted in its extensive experience in delivering major infrastructure projects, as well as its capabilities in technological innovation, project management, quality and safety control, and resource optimization.

He affirmed that the company would dedicate its full expertise to serving the project, fulfill its contractual obligations, and adhere to the highest standards to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. He expressed confidence that the project would proceed smoothly, thanks to the continuous guidance and support from the Government of the State of Kuwait and the Ministry of Public Works, support from the Chinese government, and close cooperation among all concerned parties, thereby making a tangible contribution to Kuwait’s sustainable development and the well-being of its people.