Morocco desalination plant

1st May 2015

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Morocco desalination plant.

Client
Office National de Electricité et de l’Eau Potable.

Project Description
The project involves the upgrading of existing infrastructure that currently supplies potable water to 900 000 inhabitants in Agadir, Inezgane and Aït Melloul.

This will entail the finance, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a 100 000 m3 desalination plant, located on the seaboard between Agadir and Essaouira.

Value
The project is a €87-million public–private partnership.

Duration
Construction of the plant is due to be completed by the end of 2016.

Latest Developments
Mott MacDonald has been appointed lender’s technical adviser by the SEDA special-purpose vehicle for the development of the desalination plant.

Mott MacDonald will monitor the design and construction of the plant and analyse potential risks for the lender.

The consultancy will also be responsible for reviewing administrative procedures, the development of studies, works progress and the handover process.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mott MacDonald (lender’s technical adviser).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Office National de Electricité et de l’Eau Potable, tel +212 5 37 75 96 00 or fax +212 5 37 65 06 49.
Mott MacDonald, Tom Smith, tel +44 20 8774 2205 or email tom.smith@mottmac.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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