The second and third packages of Doha Central Development and Beautification Projects will be completed in the first quarter of 2022, Ashghal informed. Once completed, the projects will provide a further facelift to Doha through a host of infrastructure development and beautification works, Ashghal’s official website noted.
The projects are being implemented by the Supervisory Committee of the Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar at Ashghal. ?The second package is aimed at developing the areas surrounding the National Museum of Qatar and areas opposite to the Museum of the Islamic Art (MIA). This will be achieved through developing and beautifying main streets and internal neighbourhoods in these areas in addition to the infrastructure development works.
At an estimated cost of QR342,400,000, the project features developing 8.5km of surface water drainage network, 4.7km of foul sewer network and 6.8km of the electricity network. Besides, 329 decorative lighting poles will be installed and about 1,400 trees will be planted while a green area of 10,000sq m will be developed. Also, 22.6km long pedestrian and cycling paths will be constructed.
The third phase features the development of 10.2km of surface water drainage network, 11.2km of the foul sewer drainage network, 4.7km of the electricity network, installing 515 decorative lighting poles, planting about 3,250 trees, development of about 30,000sq m of green areas and construction of 35.3km-long pedestrian and cycling paths. Besides, all the main streets will be covered with granite.
The projects will promote walking, and enhance the identity of Qatar’s historical and cultural legacy and recognise the natural environment of the country.
Involvement of Qatari artists
Ashghal has signed contracts with Qatari artists to submit artworks and sculptures proposals in various locations within the project area. This comes as part of the efforts to raise the aesthetic value of these locations and transform the entire area into a tourist attraction.
Contracts have been signed with Qatari artists Hassan al-Mulla, Salman al-Malik, Ali Hassan, Wafika al-Eissa, Mohamed al-Ateeq and Jameela al-Shuraim.
The works and artistic designs resulting from the new contracts would “create a distinctive spirit for the area with a special look matching it’s nature and special design”. Qatari artists will submit preliminary artwork proposals for sculptures and murals that would reflect the identity of the country.
The initiative would cover different locations, announced later in conjunction with the project schedule and in co-ordination with Qatar Museums, the Ministry of Municipality and Environment and Ministry of Culture and Sports.
An artist’s impression of sections of Doha Central Development and Beautification Projects.
