Qatar- Ashghal starts works of Roads and Infrastructure Project in Mebaireek

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has started the Roads and Infrastructure Project in Mebaireek area, it was announced on Tuesday.

The works are part of Ashghal's plan to provide an integrated infrastructure, advanced roads network and service facilities throughout the country.

The project is located in Mebaireek, south of Salwa Road, west of Energy Street and north of Industrial Street 33. 'It aims to provide an internal road network and an integrated infrastructure that meets the requirements of the population and urban growth in the future, it was explained in a statement.

The project has been divided into four areas that are to be implemented simultaneously in order to reduce the construction work impacts and any inconveniences to the residents. Works are scheduled to be fully completed in the second quarter of 2024.

Abdulla al-Suwaidi, project engineer in the Western Area Projects Section at the Roads Projects Department of Ashghal, said the project serves 1,163 citizens' residential plots in Mebaireek area.

'It aims to provide 55km of internal roads to enhance traffic flow and provide connectivity with public facilities in the area. In addition to traffic safety elements such as street lighting systems and poles, it provides road signs. Within the scope of the project, 9km of shared paths for pedestrians and bicycles will be provided along with 7,236 car parks, he said.

Al-Suwaid added that the infrastructure construction works include a drainage network of about 17km, a 50km surface and groundwater drainage network and a 28km treated water network. These are in addition to the extension of potable water pipes connected to the main network and the protection of power and communications lines.

The implementation of the project mainly depend on local materials and contractors. Materials such as gabbro, columns, lighting lamps, road sign, sewage pipes, rainwater drainage, asphalt and prefabricated manholes, in addition to concrete and steel reinforcement, will be supplied from local Qatari factories. It's expected that the local components will reach up to 85% of the project works, which is within Ashghal's continuous support to local factories and it's ‘Ta'heel' initiative. The project is being implemented by Boom Construction Company at a cost of about QR 626,315,172.50mn.

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