MEW to begin fiber optic cable works across key areas
Excavation, backfilling works announced for substation fiber network upgrade
The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced that it will begin works to extend fiber optic cables linking existing main substations across several areas of the country, starting Sunday and continuing through February 14.
In a statement issued Saturday, the ministry said the project will involve excavation and backfilling operations as part of efforts to enhance infrastructure and improve the efficiency of its operational network, reports Al-Rai daily.
The works will cover multiple areas, including the western Shuaiba Industrial Area (Blocks 3, 4, 5 and 7), Abdullah Al-Mubarak (Blocks 4, 5, 7 and 8), Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh (Block 4), Al-Jahra (Block 1), Al-Qadsiya (Block 5), Al-Zour, and the Shuwaikh Industrial–Educational area.
The ministry urged customers to cooperate during the implementation period, noting that the project is part of ongoing development plans aimed at strengthening service reliability and supporting the country’s infrastructure needs.
