Ashghal extends deadline for tracking device installation in tankers

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has extended until October 1, 2022, the deadline for installing tracking device on tankers entering sewage treatment plants.

Ashghal tweeted that tanker owners, companies and individuals can complete the installation before this date to get permits to enter sewage treatment plants. Ashghal added it will stop accepting applications or renewing permits for tankers from October 1, and the vehicles will not be able to fill or discharge treated sewage effluent at its affiliated plants without providing evidence of a proven and effective tracking device.No tankers will be allowed entry without an installed tracking device after this period.Tanker owners who request for tracking device installation will be given a SIM card for each tanker through Ashghal Customer Service, Salwa Road branch. On receiving the SIM card, the tanker owner will be required to complete all data mentioned in the form provided and e-mail it to: avltankersupport@ashghal.gov.qa.The device will be linked with the vehicle tracking system in Ashghal as soon as the information is provided by e-mail. In case there is a complication, a member of the technical support team will contact the individual/company concerned.More information on tracking devices, required documents or the application process is available from the website, http://www.ashghal.gov.qa, and/or by calling 188.The tracking device installation requirement aims to monitor tankers and ensure they discharge sewage only at designated plants and not in random or prohibited areas. This will be in addition to controlling their movement during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Ashghal has said in a statement.The new system will contribute to monitoring the movement of tankers on an ongoing basis and help reduce violations of environmental laws. It will also cut the distance tankers travel across Qatar by determining their locations and proximity to treatment plants.