Minister of Public Works Lays Foundation Stone for North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant

Al-Mashaan stated that this 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 of Kuwait, His Highness the Crown Prince, and His Highness the Prime Minister, who give paramount attention and patronage to infrastructure and sustainable development projects, in order to realize the aspirations of the nation’s people for a better future.

She noted that the study, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant and its complementary works constitute one of the major strategic projects implemented by the Ministry of Public Works, with the aim of developing Kuwait’s wastewater management system in line with the national development plan and enhancing environmental sustainability. The project covers an area of approximately 2.8 million square meters.

She 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, which has an operational capacity of 500,000 cubic meters per day, with the potential for future expansion to reach a capacity of one million cubic meters per day.

She mentioned that the project includes the construction of pumping stations in several areas, such as Al-Shadadiya, Al-Jahra, and Mushref, as well as pipeline networks and deep injection networks with diameters reaching up to three meters, which are the first of their kind in Kuwait, in addition to 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 resulting from treatment processes, alongside a renewable energy system relying on solar and biogas energy, 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.

She stated that the project represents an important step toward developing modern and sustainable infrastructure in Kuwait, and embodies the efforts of the Ministry of Public Works in implementing vital projects that meet the country’s current and future needs and support its path 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 groundbreaking ceremony for the North Kabd Wastewater Treatment Plant project, which represents another significant milestone in the project’s implementation.

Chen said 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 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, through its construction expertise and technologies, to supporting sustainable economic and social development in Kuwait and realizing Kuwait’s National Vision 2035.

He said, “In recent years, under the strategic guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, mutual political trust between China and Kuwait has strengthened, the foundations of mutually beneficial cooperation have been consolidated, and the horizons of 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 the two countries, and to build a more solid, higher-quality, and more effective strategic Chinese-Kuwaiti 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.”

For his part, the Chairman of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), Wang Chahai, said, “Since the launch of the project 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 is fully aware of 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 control, safety, and resource allocation.

He emphasized that the company will deploy its full expertise in service of 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 will 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 sustainable development in Kuwait and the well-being of its people.