New Jid Al Haj finally gets sewage, lighting, and roads after six years in the making
Northern Municipal Council chairman Dr Sayed Shubbar Al Wadaei described the development as a turning point for the area.
The works, which began in 2019, delivered a sewage network, stormwater drains, water and electricity connections, paved roads, street lighting, speed bumps, and traffic signs. The contract was valued at BD1.05 million, with additional items expected to raise the total cost by BD300,000.
Land levelling and backfilling came to around BD50,000.
Site visit
Dr Al Wadaei said the project followed a site visit on 26 October 2019, during which he and his team met with residents and reviewed the conditions on the ground.
The area, he said, was marked by large quantities of building waste, blocked roads, stagnant water, insect infestations, and the presence of reptiles.
Basic services such as water and electricity were not available.
An action plan was drawn up with the support of the Ministry of Works and the Northern Municipality.
The initial focus was on getting electricity and water into homes in coordination with the Electricity and Water Authority.
Ease traffic
A new road was constructed on the eastern edge of the area to ease traffic and improve access.
Eighty truckloads of debris were removed and taken to the Askar landfill.
A technical study was carried out to assess road levels and plan the internal road network.
This was followed by earthworks and surface preparation ahead of the second phase.
Installation
That stage saw the installation of the drainage systems, road surfacing, and lighting. The work was completed on 2 June 2025.
Dr Al Wadaei said the result was the product of sustained coordination and practical steps based on shared responsibility and cooperation.
He thanked Works Minister, His Excellency Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, and Undersecretary Shaikh Mishaal bin Mohammed Al Khalifa for their role, and said further development in newly planned residential blocks within the First Constituency remains a priority.
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