Dilmunia announces second 66kV substation (Janoob Dilmunia) energization

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Ithmaar Development Company (IDC), the Development Manager for Dilmunia at Bahrain announced the successful energization of the second Dilmunia 66kV Primary Substation (Janoob Dilmunia) This follows, the energization of Dilmunia’s first 66kV Primary substation in August 2016. IDC noted, that with this further milestone, Electricity availability is secured for all current developments on Dilmunia, and all others under planning or design and expected in the next 3 years. 

Similar to the first substation, the second substation has a capacity of 48 MVA totaling the available power in Dilmunia to 96 MVA.  The second Dilmunia 66kV substation can cater for phase 2 and phase 3 of the Dilmunia development; one more station will be established on the island to serve the final phase of the project.

IDC awarded SNC Lavalin the design and supervision consultancy of the plant equipment & cabling and Ansari Engineering Services for the Design and supervision consultancy of the substation Civil building. Both consultants were appointed in November 2016.

Fuji Electric of Japan were appointed in August 2017 for the plant & equipment manufacturing and delivery and Cebarco Bahrain were appointed in February 2018 for the substation civil  & cabling works. The project (66kV substation) was completed at a cost of approx. BD 5 million (USD 13.3 million). The substation was successfully energized in early May 2019, within 20 months of appointing the Plant contractor, in coordination with Electricity & Water Authority (EWA).

The completion of these two substations are in line with the progress of sales in Dilmunia and the increase in the power demand with the on-going plot developments in various phases of Dilmunia. Dilmunia is inhabited through various completed projects (the Seavilla, Essesnce of Dilmunia, the Treasure Tower, and numerous private villas developments). There are a number of developments that are currently either under construction or in the building permit stage, first among them the Mall of Dilmunia which is expected to be complete by end of 2019 & the Dilmunia Grand Canal in early 2020.

Commending Fuji, Cebarco Bahrain and the Project Supervision team on the timely completion of works, Mohammed Khalil Alsayed, the CEO of IDC said, “we are pleased to have reached another milestone in the continuing progress of Dilmunia and we are happy that the works proceeded smoothly on schedule.” He added that supervision team and contractors deserve full credit for meeting the challenging timelines.

Mr. David L Burn, Bahrain Project Manager of Fuji Electric stated that completion of the Second Substation for the Dilmunia is another testament to Fuji’s capabilities, and is among the numerous projects it has executed successfully in Bahrain and across the world. He concluded by saying that Fuji is pleased at the co-operation extended by IDC in ensuring timely completion of the works.

Mr. Alsayed added that with properties in Dilmunia now being allowed for purchase by foreign nationals and the increasing number of inhabitants in the island, its attractiveness as a favored destination has gained further traction. He concluded by saying that the next key step is to award the contract for the Grand Canal works shortly as the works have already been tendered for this.

Dilmunia completed the second phase of its Infrastructure Works in December 2017, and awarded the third and final Phase of Infrastructure Works in early 2018, and with it ensuring the availability of all services to developers constructing on the Island and its residents.  With the completion of all the primary infrastructure phases (expected by end 2019) and the construction of the second primary substation, we are ready to provide the power supply and the other services that meet our sales strategy & the expected developments.

IDC’s Director of Infrastructure, Ms. Sawsan Taqi added “I am pleased that we are drawing to the completion of major infrastructure works on Dilmunia, with the energization of the second primary substation, and the expected completion of the infrastructure works on Dilmunia Island at the end of 2019, we would have ensured that development plots on Dilmunia, at their different stages of progress, are serviceable, ready for construction, and are connected to all required utilities.”

The progress sets the tone for IDC to unveil other attractions and projects, which will make Dilmunia the destination of choice for residents and investors in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Dilmunia offers a range of residential and commercial amenities, including “The Treasure” by Bin Faqeeh Development Company, “The Essence of Dilmunia” by Ahmed Al Qaed Group, and “Seavilla” by IDC. Projects underway include, “CanalView” by Naseej B.S.C (c), “The Hanging Gardens” by Ahmed Al Qaed Group, Al Tijaria Resort Project (The Commercial Real Estate Development Co), “The Breeze” by APEX and the “Mall of Dilmunia”, a family-centric and entertainment facility set for completion by the end of 2019.

The US$ 1.6 billion Dilmunia Project is a mixed-use development built on a man-made island, off the coast of Muharraq with a unique health and wellness anchor comprising residences, hospitality & leisure, F&B strips and shopping districts.  The development of the ambitious 125-hectare man-made island is being managed by IDC, which is part of the Ithmaar Banking group. Ithmaar Bank is also the Investment Manager of the Dilmunia Development Fund I LP.

© Press Release 2019