Qa'dah 17, 1431, Oct 25, 2010, SPA -- The Minister of Water and Electricity Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Hussain has signed a number of contracts worth SR 271,330, 341 for execution of a number of new projects in Asir Province. The Director General of Water Department in Asir Province Eng. Yazid bin Yahya Al Ayedh has pointed out that the projects include the establishment of water basins and pipelines, maintenance of drainage systems, and the expansion of water networks.