Saudi Arabia is preparing to undertake a massive project to create the world’s largest source of drinkable water. Their plan involves digging a river that would span 12,000 kilometres in length, 11 metres in width, and four metres in depth – all with the aim of surpassing the length of the Nile River. This ambitious feat will require the use of anti-corrosion pipes, each with a diameter of 2.25 metres. After a few years, the length of the water pipes will transport this fresh water from one place to another, this project be twice the size of the Nile, which is over 6,000 kilometres long. this upcoming desalinated water transport network will be among the biggest in the world. The pipes running beneath Saudi cities will extend for 126,000 kilometres, which is long enough to wrap around the world three times. The network will produce a massive quantity of water, with 9.4 million cubic meters being generated each day. Saudi Arabia dominates global desalination production Saudi Arabia holds the position of the top global producer of desalinated water, generating over 1.006 billion cubic meters annually, which accounts for 18% of worldwide production. The pipes running beneath Saudi cities will extend for 126,000 kilometres, which is long enough to wrap around the world three times. The network will produce a massive quantity of water, with 9.4 million cubic meters being generated each day. (ICE RIYADH)

Fonte notizia: Construction Week