Ministry plans to develop 60 ‘smart public parks’ across Qatar
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment is set to develop 60 new ‘smart public parks’ across Qatar, a senior official told The Peninsula.
The Ministry is looking to establish partnership with companies to provide smart technologies, innovative ideas and unique products which are environment-friendly and sustainable, to introduce in the upcoming public facilities.
The Public Parks Department at the Ministry runs and maintains some 86 parks in all municipalities across the country.
“All new parks will be different from the existing ones. We’re planning to incorporate innovative ideas, smart technologies, new plants, flowers and trees which are more resilient to the harsh climatic conditions such as dusty winds and high temperatures,” Mohammed Al Khoori, Director, Public Parks Department said on the sidelines of ‘Project Qatar 2016.’
“We’re participating at the exhibition for the first time. The main objective is to display the needs and requirements of our department for the upcoming parks and public facilities. We’re also looking to establish partnership with companies and agencies dealing in smart technologies, green and recycled products and innovative ideas which can be introduced in the parks,” added Al Khoori.
He explained that the Ministry is looking to source energy saving LED lighting system, solar technologies, new species of flowers and trees which are suitable to the local environment.
The new parks will be developed in a phased manner over the next four to five years. The facilities will be of different sizes depending on the availability of land, expected number of visitors and requirements of the local community.
“We are trying to introduce new eco-friendly ideas, unique products and energy saving lighting system to be more green and environmentally sustainable. The innovative ideas can be anything related to landscaping which can make every park more attractive and unique from the other,” said Al Khoori.
He said the department is also working with the authorities to offer free Internet service at all parks and other amenities which are currently lacking.
Courtesy: thepeninsulaqatar.com
We can't wait - Joys
If the people are dumb the parks must be smart.
Poor single men, they wont be able to enter these parks.
Poor single men, they wont be able to enter these parks.
I like his ideas regarding going green and innovation, but a free internet is the last thing we need ...
Parks should have nature walks and be used for relaxing and contemplating
Small Parks will be really lovely , good for aged persons like Britexpat & Acchabaccha ...... who would love to sit at one place for 16 - 18 hrs ......... provide there is wi fi net ......