In a decisive move to bolster the drinking water supply for the Souss-Massa region, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) commenced work on Wednesday to double a crucial segment of the regional water supply line from the Moulay Abdellah dam, located north of Agadir. Overseen by ONEE's Director General, Tarik Hamane, alongside the Wali of the Souss-Massa region and Governor of the Agadir Ida Outanane prefecture, Saaïd Amzazi, this strategic initiative is part of a broader water stress management program. The project aims to channel water from the expanded Tamri treatment plant, which now boasts a capacity of 1100 liters per second, to Agadir's reservoirs. Additionally, it will facilitate the transfer of potable water produced by two monobloc desalination stations, currently under construction, with a combined capacity of 200 liters per second. This endeavor will also enhance the reliability of the region's drinking water supply during routine maintenance of the Chtouka Ait Baha seawater desalination plant and improve the management flexibility of surface resources from the Abdelmoumen and Moulay Abdellah dams. Speaking to the press, Hamane highlighted that the project, valued at 132 million dirhams and slated for completion by December 2025, involves the provision, transportation, and installation of 13 kilometers of steel-coated water pipes with a 1000 mm diameter. Launched in conjunction with the 72nd anniversary of the King and People's Revolution and Youth Day, this significant project caters to the escalating demand for drinking water in Greater Agadir, reaffirming ONEE's pivotal role in advancing such critical initiatives.
