Al-Waha Region Development Authority
Project charter
Rainwater Harvesting & Small Dams
APPROVEDV2Approved 2024-10-04
1Project identity
- Project name
- Rainwater Harvesting & Small Dams
- Project code
- PRJ-2026-036
- Sponsor
- Eng. Turki A. Al-AnaziEng. Turki A. Al-AnaziVP, Projects & InfrastructureP-010t.alanazi@alwaha.gov.sa
- Project manager
- Eng. Waleed O. Al-JuhaniEng. Waleed O. Al-JuhaniDirector, Utilities & Public ServicesP-021w.aljuhani@alwaha.gov.sa
- Business owner
- Eng. Bandar M. Al-ShammariEng. Bandar M. Al-ShammariDeputy, InfrastructureP-013b.alshammari@alwaha.gov.sa
- Portfolio & programme
- Sustainability PortfolioEnergy & Water Efficiency Programme
- Type & methodology
- Infrastructure · Construction
- Current phase
- 9Handover
2Background & rationale
Nine small dams and recharge channels to harvest rainwater in the highlands.
3Objectives
- 1Raise energy and water efficiency and cut emissions
Serves the strategic objectives:SO-1.2Raise energy and water efficiency and cut emissions
4Scope
In scope
- Nine small dams and recharge channels to harvest rainwater in the highlands.
- Saudi Building Code compliance
- Approved traffic diversion plan
Out of scope
- Operation and maintenance after the warranty period
- Work outside the approved site or system boundary
5High-level requirements
- 1Saudi Building Code compliance
- 2Approved traffic diversion plan
- 3Civil-defence requirements
6Deliverables
| 1 | Project management plan | 2024-11-05 |
| 2 | Main deliverable — stage 1 | 2025-10-26 |
| 3 | Main deliverable — final stage | 2026-07-17 |
| 4 | Final report | 2026-10-31 |
7Key milestones
- Charter approved2024-10-04
- Contract signed2025-02-04
- 50% of works complete2025-10-26
- Provisional acceptance2026-09-01
- Closure2026-10-31
8Budget
- Main contract71.9%48.2M
- Supervision & consulting14.0%9.4M
- Internal team9.0%6M
- Contingency reserve (5%)5.1%3.4M
The owning sector’s approved budgetTotal67M
9Timeline
10Key risks
- LowPreliminary-handover snags on the outlet gates
11Constraints
- Stay within the approved budget
- Comply with the Government Tenders & Procurement Law
12Assumptions
- Named internal staff available throughout
- Approvals land within workflow SLAs
13Stakeholders
- Project sponsorDecisions and funding
- Business ownerAccepts deliverables, owns benefits
- PMOGovernance and compliance
14Success criteria
- 1Delivered within the approved budget
- 2On the approved date ±5%
- 3Target benefits within 12 months
15Governance structure
- Change Control BoardApproves scope, cost and schedule changesWeekly
- PMO CommitteeMethodology compliance, data quality, stage gatesFortnightly
- Project management teamDay-to-day control, risks, issues, weekly statusWeekly