Green Riyadh Programme: Water pipes laid across capital to irrigate 7.5 million trees

As part of the Green Riyadh programme, 1,350 km of water pipes are being laid across Saudi Arabia‘s capital city to irrigate 7.5 million trees. 1.7 million cubic metres of treated water will run through the pipes each day.

Construction has already started, with the latest technologies and practices being used to complete the work in time without disrupting the traffic. The goal is to achieve sustainable green spaces for several development projects in the city, including Green Riyadh.

Technical experts from government entities and the private sector are working hand in hand to coordinate the work and intercommunicate with relevant bodies. The project started almost a couple of years back. Currently, construction is being carried out everywhere in the capital.

Water Networks To Serve Multiple Projects

“Part of the sustainability of the planted trees lies in the use of recycled water, which is recycled here in the city,” said Abdulaziz Al-Moqbel, director of the Green Riyadh programme. With the networks, recycled water is expected to be much in use in several of the city’s megaprojects.

The water networks will serve a number of projects including the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Scheme, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Sports Boulevard, King Salman Park, and the Public Investment Fund.

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Part Of Efforts To Achieve Vision 2030 Targets

The Green Riyadh programme aims to plant over 7.5 million trees in the city, elevating the green coverage to 9.1%. It is one of the capital’s four mega projects launched by King Salman as an initiative of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The landmark project also plans to improve the urban environment by making residential neighbourhoods in the capital greener. It’s part of efforts to achieve the targets of Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative of planting 10 billion trees across the country.