Ashghal projects in Al Kharaitiyat, Izghawa to serve 1386 residential plots

The Roads and Infrastructure Project in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa (Package 2) by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will serve 1,386 residential plots in the area while developing integrated infrastructure. Located west of Al Shamal Road, the project is implemented as part of Ashghal’s efforts to develop an enhanced road network as well as improved service facilities across Qatar.The construction works are divided into four geographical zones which will be carried out successively. The duration of each phase will be one year. Ashghal, on its website, has said the project will be completed during the second quarter of 2024. The infrastructure services and enhanced local streets will improve the traffic flow and provide connectivity to future public facilities that will be established in the area.The project involves developing a road network with a total length of 45.4km equipped with road safety features and street lighting as well as road signs and markings. The project also features 6,900 car parking bays.The project scope includes a 35km surface and groundwater drainage network, 22km of Treated Sewerage Effluent (TSE) network along with a 12km potable water network. In addition, new sewage pipelines along with a new system to ensure the flow distribution is provided and connected with Qatar’s main sewage network. This is to provide proper protection for the entire area against flooding and excess rainfall.The project uses local materials and elements that will be supplied by local manufacturers. These local materials include gabbro, lighting poles and luminaires, directional signs in addition to sewage, surface water and rainwater drainage pipes, asphalt, concrete, rebar and prefabricated manholes.The project is also targeting to achieve 85% of local materials used in the construction works, in line with the Public Works Authority's support to local manufacturers and Ta’heel initiative which was launched in 2017.