Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced the completion of packages 1 and 2 of the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Rawdat Abal Heeran, and opening of all roads within the project area for traffic.
Eng Salem Al Shawi (pictured), Assistant Roads Projects Department Manager in Ashghal, said the first and second packages of the Roads and Infrastructure project in Rawdat Abal Heeran serve almost 2,622 residential plots, and several schools, mosques, and public places, on a total area of 5,300,000 square metres.
“A wide range of road development and construction works were implemented. This is in addition to implementing infrastructure development works according to the highest standards.”
Eng Salem Al Shawi said that the two packages included the construction of 68km of modern roads along with associated service roads in order to reduce traffic congestion hence facilitating access to all the residential and commercial establishments in the area.
Other works to enhance traffic safety were implemented, such as providing pedestrian and cyclist paths, pedestrian crossings, parking bays, and street lighting. This is in addition to installing interlock and landscaping works that aimed to improve the quality of life for the residents and business owners in the area.
Eng Salem added: “The two packages included works to develop the infrastructure in the area, including the construction of a new sewer drainage network, which will eliminate the use of sewage tanks and solve the problem of groundwater pollution and its environmental and health impact. A surface water drainage system was also constructed using micro-tunnelling technique, in addition to constructing a treated sewage effluent network to be used for irrigation purposes.”
Works related to services for more than 1,400 undeveloped plots have been constructed and completed such as roads, drainage, potable water and electrical connections.
The first package was implemented by “QBS International”, while the second was implemented by “Al Tayseer Contracting Company” and “Consolidated Contractors Company” joint venture, at a total cost of approximately QR989m.
