Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority, known as 'Ashghal,' has announced the successful completion of the second package within the Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in West Muaither. This initiative is part of Ashghal's comprehensive plan to enhance road networks and infrastructure services in the area.
Eng. Fahad Mohammed Al-Otaibi, Head of the Western Areas Section in the Road Projects Department at Ashghal, highlighted the authority's commitment to the integrated development of the West Muaither region, encompassing three distinct packages. Notably, the first package concluded in 2018, serving 1,393 land plots, followed by the completion of the second package catering to 965 plots.
Discussing the scope of the second package, Eng. Mohamad Al-Ateeq, Project Engineer in the Western Areas Section of the Roads Projects Department, outlined key achievements. These include the development of approximately 28 km of roads and 60 km of shared pedestrian and cycle paths, landscaping covering 10,680 square meters, the provision of around 5,050 parking spaces, and the installation of 1,376 lighting poles.
In terms of infrastructure network development, the second package achieved the completion of approximately 24 km of rainwater drainage network lines, 0.8 km of sewage network, and 5.5 km of the treated water network. The transformation of the roundabout on Sheikh Jassim bin Ali Street into an intersection with traffic lights has positively impacted traffic flow in the area.
The optimization of the design for Al-Mashaab Street, a vital thoroughfare in the region, involved enhancements to serve traffic and residents better. This included the addition of a new service road, modifications to bus parking lots, and an increase in the number of car parking spaces.
It's worth noting that the second package of the Roads and Infrastructure Project in West Muaither prioritized the use of local materials and manufacturers, with 70% of the total materials sourced locally. Aligning with its commitment to support local manufacturers and the Ta’heel initiative, Ashghal utilized Qatari sources for items such as gabbro, lighting poles and lamps, directional signs, sewage pipes, rainwater drainage, asphalt, prefabricated manholes, concrete, and rebar.