The Ma’ameer Waterfront Development Project, a 720-metre promenade located at the Ma’ameer coast, will feature a walkway, two recreational and play areas for children along with fitness equipment along the waterfront.

Bahrain - Solar energy will be used to power the lighting at a major waterfront project being developed in Ma’ameer.

Latest details on the progress of the project were revealed yesterday during a field visit conducted by Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Essam Khalaf.

The minister was briefed on the progress of the project which includes the development of the village’s waterfront as well as the development of an entrance to the project by paving a service road for the coast.

He revealed that solar energy will be used to power the lighting used at the walkway as part of the ministry’s approach to rely on renewable and sustainable energy at existing and future projects.

“The Ma’ameer Waterfront Development Project is one of the initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable urban development by providing municipal projects that contribute to improving the urban environment of the area,” said the ministry in a statement.

The project was originally scheduled for completion by mid-July as previously reported by the GDN.

However, the minister issued directives to fast-track remaining work such as beautification procedures by planting trees, installing seats and recreational games for children along with sports equipment near the waterfront.

“The Ma’ameer Waterfront Development project is part of the ministry’s determination to create waterfront and greenery projects for the public,” added the statement.

Exercise

“This project extends for 720 metres, as long as the village’s front, to serve as a recreational project and at the same time it allows physical exercise with the walkway as well as other sports and activities.

“The waterfront will be linked with the surrounding roads network to facilitate arrival for visitors, while municipal infrastructure services have been approved with implementation scheduled for the coming days.”

The minister was accompanied by Joint Municipality Services assistant under-secretary Wael Al Mubarak, Capital Trustees Authority director general Shawqiya Humaidan and roads projects and maintenance director Sayed Bader Al Alawi.

The project is being developed under directives from the minister to serve as an outlet for citizens and residents in the Capital Governorate and is done in collaboration with the Capital Trustees Board and civil institutions in the area.

The GDN previously reported that the development of the project was in line with the Government Action Plan and falls within the creation of strategic projects that serve citizens and residents while also creating a social and entertainment outlet within the urban fabric of the village.

The project also includes palm trees and shade trees which were planted once the irrigation networks were completed and the water supply connected.

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