The Roads and Infrastructure Development Project in Umm Slal Mohammed (Package 1) by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) is all set to provide an integrated infrastructure in the area.
According to information on Ashghal’s website, the project is being implemented with advanced services along with internal streets to improve streamlined traffic flow and link with public utilities to be constructed in the future.
The QR 616mn project, to develop the area's rainwater drainage, groundwater and sewage networks, is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2024.
A 54km surface and groundwater drainage network is constructed and linked to the main surface water drainage network in order to protect the area from flooding during the rainy season.
Ashghal launched the project at the west of Al Shamal Road in the last quarter of 2020 as part of its efforts to implement comprehensive infrastructure development across Qatar. A 15.8km treated water network is constructed to serve future green areas, besides establishing a 10km potable water network. New drainage pipes are installed and extended to connect with the main drainage network and the present system of using household septic tanks is eliminated.
The project serves 623 plots of citizens' subdivisions in Umm Slal Mohammed. The integrated infrastructure will be constructed with advanced services and internal streets to improve streamlined traffic flow and link with public utilities proposed in the area in the future. It includes the development and construction of a 36km road network with the provision of traffic safety elements such as street lighting systems and poles, signboards and road signage, besides the provision of 4,310 parking spaces.
Local materials are being used in most of the project’s work. Local Qatari companies are relied upon to supply materials and elements such as gabbro, poles, street lighting lamps, directional panels, sewage pipes, rainwater drainage pipes, asphalt layers, and prefabricated manholes, in addition to concrete and steel reinforcement. The local component is targeted to reach 85% of the project’s work as part of Ta’heel initiative.
Also, works are carried out only for certain hours in order to avoid discomfort to the local residents due to the noise of drilling works. Deep excavation for the infrastructure networks of the project requires drilling at a depth of up to 30m. Some infrastructure works also require coordination with many government agencies and institutions.
