Generators must for big buildings
Mohammad orders installation of backup generators in massive projects in Dubai
The installation of additional power generators in huge buildings and landmark projects will become a must, according to His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Shaikh Mohammad said that starting from today, contractors and companies carrying out these projects will have to install additional generators that are capable of ensuring that power is supplied throughout the day.
Shaikh Mohammad issued the orders during a visit yesterday to the head office of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa).
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, and Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, were present. The orders came a day after the electricity outage at The Dubai Mall on Monday evening for about 90 minutes.
Shaikh Mohammad was given a detailed explanation by Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dewa, on the power cut that occurred in The Dubai Mall on Monday.
Shaikh Mohammad was assured by Al Tayer that all power supply lines for vital facilities in Dubai were safe and functioning. Al Tayer pointed out that what happened was a technical emergency due to a high-capacity power supply line that serves the mall going out of service.
Al Tayer said the authority had quickly dispatched to Dewa emergency teams with mobile power generators. He said that the teams were able to reach the mall in 20 minutes, but were not able to deliver these power generators due to obstacles on the way to the basement where the power distribution stations were located.
Al Tayer said Dewa, from today, will start implementing the orders of Shaikh Mohammad on obligating real estate developers, companies and contractors to install backup generators in massive projects in Dubai.