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Civil engineering

Utility networks and cable infrastructure

Into the road reserve and out again, with the road as we found it.

We excavate and build cable trenches, duct banks and draw pits, cross roads, lower, divert and protect live 132 kV and 11 kV cables around new roads and rail, and reinstate the road to the authority’s standard, with the right-of-way approvals from RTA and the asset owners in place before work starts.

Utility networks and cable infrastructure
projects in our record include utility networks
8
As at October 2026
of them under construction now
0
As at October 2026
What we deliver

The scope we design, install and test.

  • Cable trenches and duct banksExcavation, bedding, ducts and spacers, concrete surround, warning tape and backfill.
  • Road crossingsOpen-cut crossings with traffic management.
  • Diversions and protectionLowering, diversion and protection of live 132 kV and 11 kV cables.
  • 132 kV troughsCable troughs for DEWA substations.
  • Draw pits, manholes and chambersPrecast and cast-in-place chambers for power, telecom and street lighting.
  • ReinstatementAsphalt, interlock and kerbs reinstated to RTA and municipality standards.
How we work

How we keep the work safe and the programme intact.

Permits before picks

NOCs and right-of-way approvals, utility drawings and trial pits come first, so existing services are found before the excavator finds them.

Ducts ready when the cable arrives

Civil and cable teams work to one programme, so cables are pulled as soon as the ducts are proven.

Standards we work to
  • RTA right-of-way and traffic management requirements
  • DEWA requirements for cable routes and trenches
  • Dubai Municipality reinstatement standards
Projects

Where we have delivered it.

8 projects in our record include utility networks. These 6 show the range.

Questions clients ask

Before you appoint us.

Do you work alongside live cables?

Yes. On the E611 diversions we lowered and protected live 132 kV and 11 kV cables for DEWA and Etihad Rail, under two orders.

Your contact
Head of CivilUtility networks leadcivil@azemco.com
Contact

Answers technical questions, reviews tender scopes and stays with each project through handover.

Start a project

Planning civil works?

Send the drawings, the BOQ or just the brief. Our utility networks team replies with the approvals involved, a programme and a priced proposal.