Ashghal allocates a total of QR21.8bn for next year’s projects
In a clear sign that they are not going to slow down, Ashghal president Saad bin Ahmed Al Mohannadi said the company was preparing to spend a total of QR21.8b for the authority’s projects in 2018, reported Gulf Times.
While QR11.08bn has been earmarked for building highways, QR8.88bn has been earmarked for developing infrastructure for land owned by citizens and QR1.84bn for setting up sewer pumping stations, according to Qatar Tribune.
Al Mohannadi said the authority’s achievement in 2017 was many times more than that achieved during the previous four years. More than 60% of achievement have been recorded only after June.
Ashghal will carry out a total of 19 infrastructure projects in 12 areas during 2018. Those projects will serve 15,108 pieces of land. The authority will also finish another 11 infrastructure projects in 11 areas, serving 5,644 pieces of land.
The authority will complete 113km of new highways in 2018, including 20 new main intersections. Walking and bike lanes will reach more than 210km in 2018. There will be a new highway that will help lower traffic in February 22 road.
On the sewage projects, he said that there will be 279 points that will prevent the grouping of rain fall in those areas. There will also be four new projects for pumping and sewage treatment.
The year 2017 saw the establishment of 14 mosques, three health centers, and 16 schools. There will be a total of nine projects in the health and education field that will be completed in 2018.
He added that Ashghal is set to complete 90% of all projects related to the World Cup 2022 during 2018.
Meanwhile, Ashghal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) stating that the former will provide technical support related to infrastructure projects and constructions that QFFD is financing in different countries, according to The Peninsula.
