Program and construction management consulting
CDM Smith supported the project by assessing risks and guiding the complex program for Utilities Development Company (UDC) through various tasks.
Client Name
Utilities Development Company
Location
Kuwait
CDM Smith delivered program management, design review, onsite representation and QA/QC
CDM Smith provided comprehensive project management, design review and lifecycle analysis, ensuring quality and safety through onsite supervision, risk assessment and coordination with stakeholders. Our focus on performance and continuous improvement set new standards for water reclamation in challenging environments.
Onsite employer’s representative
From 2002 through 2005, we monitored construction progress and quality, ensuring sound engineering and construction practices.
Design review and project management
Reviewed conceptual, preliminary and final design submittals by the EPC contractor and coordinated with financing institutions.
Project expansion
In 2011, UDC appointed CDM Smith to act as Employer’s Engineer for the proposed expansion of the Sulaibiya facility, completing design reviews and preparing to act as construction supervisors.
The Sulaibiya Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Plant in Kuwait is a significant project designed to address the country's limited capacity to treat increasing wastewater flows and insufficient water resources. The plant, which began operations in 2005, was developed by the UDC under a build-own-transfer (BOT) contract awarded by the State of Kuwait Ministry of Public Works. We played a crucial role in the design and implementation of advanced treatment processes at the facility. Initially designed for a capacity of 375,000 m³/day, the plant was later expanded to 600,000 m³/day, making it the largest of its kind at the time. The project included advanced treatment processes such as biological nutrient removal, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis to produce high-quality water suitable for agriculture, industry and groundwater replenishment. The Sulaibiya plant was recognized as the "Wastewater Project of the Year" in the 2005 Global Water Awards, highlighting its importance and innovation in the water sector.
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Client Name
Utilities Development Company
Location
Kuwait
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