The Challenge
A new sewage treatment plant being constructed in the Al Wakra/Al Wukair area required GSAS Design & Build (D&B) and Construction Management (CM) certification. The water treatment infrastructure project had unique sustainability considerations compared to commercial or residential buildings, requiring adaptation of GSAS criteria to an industrial water treatment context.
Our Approach
- Criteria mapping: Identified applicable GSAS D&B credits for water treatment infrastructure, distinguishing between directly applicable, adapted, and not-applicable categories.
- Energy performance: Analysed energy efficiency opportunities including process optimisation, aeration efficiency, and heat recovery potential.
- Water management: Assessed treated effluent reuse potential, process water efficiency, and stormwater management for the facility grounds.
- Site ecology: Integrated landscaping and biodiversity considerations for the facility perimeter and buffer zones.
Outcome
The sewage treatment plant achieved GSAS certification, demonstrating that sustainability certification can be successfully applied to water infrastructure projects. The case established a reference approach for GSAS certification of industrial and utility infrastructure in Qatar.