SSH win Sewage Treatment Plant contract

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SSH win Sewage Treatment Plant contract

SSH has recently been awarded the engineering consultancy services for the design of a Sewage Treatment Plant located in the prestigious Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City development situated in Khiran, in the south of Kuwait by developer La ‘ala Al-Kuwait Real Estate Company.

The Treatment Plant will have a capacity of 45,000 cbm/day and will utilise SBR technology. SSH will undertake Concept, Preliminary and Detailed Design as part of the services to be provided. SSH have engaged the highly-regarded process engineering company, P2MBerlin, as their preferred sub-consultant for the specialist elements of the project.

The system will include the use of UV and chlorine disinfection for the production of reusable treated sewage effluent which will be pumped back into the local irrigation network for use on landscaping in the surrounding areas.

SSH’s Resident Director for Kuwait and Senior Partner, Mr. George Abi-Hanna, commented “that SSH were honoured to be given the opportunity to work on such a prestigious development which contributes to sustainability in Kuwait”.

SSH is one of the leading master planning, infrastructure, building design, construction supervision and project management firms in the Middle East, with a reputation for design integrity and a portfolio that includes landmark projects throughout the region. The firm maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Algeria, Bahrain, Dubai, Iraq, Kuwait, London, Oman, Qatar and South Africa. Founded in 1961, we employ over 1000 high-calibre local, regional and international experts in their individual fields, most of whom are from globally-renowned international consultancy firms.

SSH’s growth over the past 3 years has been significant, with new projects and industry-known recognition from MIPIM 2013, International Property Awards 2013, Construction Week’s Consultant of the Year 2015, in Oman, to MEP Middle East’s recognition as one of the Top 25 MEP consultants. We also ranked 3rd architecture company in the Middle East and amongst the top 100 Architects in the world, by World Architecture Magazine, and featured in 92nd place amongst ENR’s Top 225 International Design Firms, the 2nd highest ranking firm in the Middle East.

SSH’s multifaceted practices include: architecture, urban design and planning, structural and civil engineering, MEP/ building services, interior design, highway and bridge engineering, storm water drainage, utility design, sanitary engineering, marine engineering and district cooling, in addition to high-profile project management and construction supervision services. We have vast experience in a wide range of building types, from residential and commercial, retail and leisure, healthcare, education, high-rise, convention and cultural centres, to theatres and opera houses.

Source: www.sshic.com

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