Doha: Leading water management solutions provider Metito has won a QR10m contract awarded by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal).
The projects will see Metito design, construct and develop trailer-mounted mobile sludge dewatering units for Ashghal's sewage treatment plants in Qatar. This will allow for additional treatment capacity for plants with existing sludge dewatering units and provide sludge dewatering facility to plants with no dewatering units.
The plant will adopt advanced technology that treats sludge and at the same time is not harmful for the environment. Phase 1 of the project will be operational by 2012, with the other phases expected to be completed by 2014.
Sludge treatment is considered to be one of the most efficient methods in maintaining a green environment. It reduces the amount of organic matter and the number of disease-causing microorganisms in the solids. The final product could be considered a valuable source for natural feretilisers, construction material, carbon upgrading processes, and energy production.
Talking about the project, Walid Oraby, General Manager of Metito Qatar and Bahrain said: "This project among others, cements our dedication to play an effective role in developing Qatar directly through our core businesses and efforts to align that with preserving the environment we work in.'.
Along with designing, constructing and regular maintenance of the plant, Metito will also develop an employee induction programme, following the handover of the plant. This programme is a sustainable effort to help ensure employees are well equipped to run and manage the plant efficiently. Metito's sustainability efforts extend to other developmental areas such as participating with Qatar National Day Organisation in a documentary showcasing the efforts made to protect the environment. Metito was nominated by the United Development Company (UDC) to take part in this film to be aired as part of National Day celebrations.
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