WT Planning Guidelines For Dev Proj Update 2023
WT Planning Guidelines For Dev Proj Update 2023
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................................... 2
6. SUBMISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
8. ANNEXURE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
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1. INTRODUCTION
In order to ensure timely, optimal and reliable water supply services to development projects across Dubai, it is essential that
the developers and their consultants prepare the complete development project(s) master plans and submit to DEWA.
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide developers/consultant with adequate information to help with the preparation
and submission of their development project master plan. The Guidelines include all requirements related to project’s water
demands and phasing, population, land use, network layout information hydraulic models, etc. to be submitted as part of the
master plan submission for DEWA’s review and approval. The project information, once reviewed and approved, will be used by
DEWA for Water Infrastructure planning activities.
It is therefore essential for developers and their consultant to ensure that development master plan is prepared in line with
DEWA’s Guidelines for a timely and efficient approval process.
This document includes itemized requirements for each of the development master plan components. The chart below
outlines the Development Master Plan Approval Process. The process applies to Ma’alem Dubai water application after
registration.
Figure 1: Development Projects Water Supply Master
Plan Approval Process
Figure 1: Development Projects Water Supply Master Plan Approval Process
Information NOC.
II&P Department. Development Project Master
Warsan Office Plan Submission
(Submission in Ma lem Dubai)
Request Additional
Yes Information
Water Demand Approval
WTP Department.
Head Office
Submission Complete No
Yes
Design & Construction NOC
Forward Project with
EW Department.
comments to EW Project Type
Al Quoz Office
Connection NOC
Yes Distribution
PWD&NC Department. Transmission
Al Quoz Office Project Project
Yes
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2. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MASTER PLAN
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order for DEWA to process the application, a signed checklist (Annexure 1) should be provided along with the
following requirements.
2. DEWA’s Information NOC issued for the project (Not older than 6 months).
3. Colored location maps and layout of the project (all soft file in CAD or GIS system shape file format, should be geo-
referenced to DLTM coordinate system).
4. Project’s water demand calculation sheets, (all demand calculations should be provided in MS Excel spreadsheet
format including all assumptions/formulas used along with referenced data files).
5. Consumption rates and peak-factors used to calculate Average and Peak Demands along with justification of the
same, as applicable.
6. Land use classified demand calculations including percentage of land use types and year wise percentage of expected
occupancy.
7. Year wise cumulative plot wise/zone wise and phase wise water demands.
8. Statements for additional plots / corridors availability for the development project as per DEWA requirements (if
applicable)
9. Internal network layout indicating proposed take offs/connection points, year required and assumed/required
pressure at each take point. (PDF & CAD format/shape files).
10. Project’s water network InforWorks or any Epanet compatible hydraulic modelling file(s) developed for the (geo-
referenced to the Dubai coordinate system (DLTM).
• Projected Estimated Yearly occupancy rates as per the phasing of the project.
• Digital calculations worksheets based on information used to estimate the total water demands, such as population,
land use, consumption rates, etc.
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2.2 PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION RATES
Table 1 below outlines typical ranges of water consumption rates, which Developers/Consultants are advised to use as
a reference for calculating different land use demands for the projects.
In line with DEWA Sustainability Strategy, Developers/Consultants are encouraged to avoid the use of potable water
demand maximum rate value while calculating the demands, unless there are valid justifications based on the requirements
of the project.
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2.3 NON-DOMESTIC WATER DEMAND
DEWA does not normally supply potable water for non-domestic purposes such as:
• Water features without human contact (lagoons, fountains, etc. for landscaping and beautification purposes).
• Unavailability of alternative water supply such as TSE supply, or the requirement by DM for alternative back-up supply.
• Temporary supply of potable water for non-potable purposes (DC, Irrigation, Water features with human contact for health
reasons, etc. excluding construction).
• The developer to acknowledge that priority of potable water supply is given to customers for domestic purposes.
• A separate connection from DEWA potable water system and should be designed with adequate protection to prevent back
flow for health and safety reasons as per DEWA requirements.
• Back-up connection will only be used during emergency or shortage/disruption of TSE supply.
• The developer to adopt the most efficient and sustainable irrigation techniques in order to reduce irrigation water
demand.
• Filling of firefighting tank/ lagoon should be done as per the approved flow rate and during off-peak demand period
(minimum filling duration of one day).
• For temporary supply, the developer should make provisions in their design and construction of the Permanent District
Cooling plants to be suitable for using TSE water, and should fully and permanently switch to TSE water as soon as it is
made available.
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3. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WATER NETWORK
3.1 CONNECTION POINTS
Each development project should have at least two connections to DEWA water system: Main Supply and Back up
Connection. As much as practically possible, each connection should be designed to supply independently the
development’s full demand. Developers/Consultants are expected to provide locations of the proposed connection points
with coordinates for DEWA review and approval.
Refer to section 3.1 for Connection Points details which shall initially be based on DEWA’s
Information NOC issued for the project.
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4. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
DEWA has embarked on its sustainability journey with the goal of becoming a globally leading sustainable innovative
corporation. A tremendous amount of effort is being put into sustainability at all levels, and this includes a strategy
that adopts a triple bottom concept covering the social economic, and environmental aspects, which are at the heart of
sustainable development.
DEWA encourages Developers/Consultants to adopt innovative and sustainable solutions in all aspects of their development
projects design, considering optimal designs, minimizing leakage and the need for future network modifications, while
maintaining a safe and reliable water supply.
5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 LEAD TIME
Developers/Consultants are advised to prepare and submit their Development Master Plan well ahead. This will give DEWA
adequate time to plan for infrastructure expansion requirements to supply the project which may require long lead time.
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6. SUBMISSIONS
6.1 Ma’lem Dubai (Water)
Ma’lem Dubai (Water) is an online DEWA service available to all developers and their consultants for submitting, tracking, and
obtaining approvals of Development Projects’ Water Master Plans, as well as Re-validation of previously approved Master Plans.
This service enables the enrolled / registered Developers and Consultants to submit the development projects Water Master
Plans for DEWA review and approval, to ensure timely provision of reliable water supply.
The process can be initiated online through DEWA Builder Portal website here.
The “Ma’lem Dubai User Manual”, which provides guidelines and information on the registration and submission processes, is
also available on DEWA website here. The main steps to be followed by Developers and Consultants are detailed in Figure 2-
Ma’lem Dubai Water Process Chart below. Please refer to the user manual for more details:
Important Notes:
1. Developer and Consultant need to register and create an account with category (Developer – Private or Developer
Government / Consultant – Major Projects). Please click here for account registration
2. Please note that only builder accounts with categories (Developer – Private or Developer Government) and (Consultant –
Major Projects) are accessible in Ma’lem Dubai (Water).
- The project has recently been approved and there are no changes to any project information related to demands, land use,
population etc.
- The information details illustrated on the Sign-off-sheet drawing is identical to the approved details submitted previously
for the project.
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Figure 2. Ma’lem Dubai (Water) Process Chart
Communication between
DEWA Planning Team and
Consultant
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6.3 CONTACTS
The complete Development Master Plan including the signed checklist (Annexure 1) should be submitted via Ma’lem Dubai
Water, with all communications address to:
For clarifications related to the submission, and requests for meetings should please contact:
• DEWA Water Transmission Planning Engineers will coordinate with the Developer/Consultant for any queries/issues
associated with the submission. Meetings may be arranged as required.
• Based on water demand, if the development project is classified as Distribution Project, the submission will be forwarded
to Projects Water Distribution Section under Projects and Engineering Department, Water and Civil Division- Al Quoz
office. The Developers/Consultants will be notified via email to coordinate with the said department accordingly.
• DEWA will process the application and issue an approval letter to the Developer/Consultant by email.
• The Developer/Consultant is required to confirm the receipt of the project approval and, if applicable, the acceptance of
any associated conditions.
• Further, the Developer/Consultant shall coordinate with DEWA’s Water & Civil Division, Projects & Engineering
Department, Water Projects Department in Al Quoz Office for design NOC and connection matters.
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8. ANNEXURE
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Development Project Master Plan (Domestic)
Submission Checklist
Project Name:__________________________________________________________________
Developer : ____________________________________________________________________
Consultant: ____________________________________________________________________
Copy of a valid DEWA’s Information NOC issued for the project (valid for
3
6 months).
Colored digital Location map and layout files of the project in CAD format
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(.dgn , .dxf) or GIS system shape file format, using DLTM coordinate system.
Consumption rates and factors used to calculate Average, and Peak Demands
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along with justification of the same, as applicable.
Demand calculations including areas of land use types and year wise
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percentage of expected occupancy.
Year-wise phased total demand, Land use wise, zone wise and phase wise
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demands.
Statements for provision of DEWA requirements of plots / corridors by the
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developer (if applicable).
Digital file of internal network layouts indicating proposed take off
10 /connection points, year required and expected pressure at each of them.
(PDF & CAD DXF/Dwg format)
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Development Project Master Plan (Non-Domestic)
Submission Checklist
Project Name:__________________________________________________________________
Developer : ____________________________________________________________________
Consultant: ____________________________________________________________________
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