SEWA installs over 900 lighting poles, carries out over 38,600 maintenance operations

During the first quarter of 2026, Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA)  installed 961 lighting poles and carried out 38,601 maintenance operations according to the best specifications in various areas of Sharjah. 

The authority also extended the road lighting network with a total length of 51.6 kilometres and performed 32,565 maintenance operations for road lighting assets and more than 8,601 maintenance and technical support in the electricity distribution stations for the 11kV low-voltage network, in addition to 167 bases for distribution panels, according to Engineer Ahmed Salem Al Bass, Deputy Director of Electricity Distribution Department. 

Al Bass added that SEWA continues its efforts in designing and implementing road lighting networks in all areas according to high-quality and efficient standards, and that it is committed to providing the best services for projects in all areas. 

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According to an earlier report, in implementation of the vision and directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) announced the launch of a new initiative to conserve water in citizens' homes in the emirate of Sharjah, by installing approximately 750,000 water conservation pieces in 45,000 homes across the emirate's various cities and regions. 

Majid Hareem Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Institutional Support at Sewa stated that the initiative aims to enhance environmental sustainability and instill a culture of responsible resource use, following the success of the "Home Conservation" initiative, which targeted a specific segment of society in Sharjah, including beneficiaries of the inflation allowance. 

Al Shamsi pointed out that the mechanisms for implementing the new initiative include eight main points starting with establishing a database of targeted homes, defining the budget, setting a specific timeline, distributing tasks among specialised and qualified technical teams, contacting homeowners and obtaining approval for inspection and installation, conducting field visits to install devices according to best specifications, and carrying out studies and surveys to measure customer satisfaction.