SSH completes phase 2 of Kuwait Waterfront Development
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To promote active lifestyles and improve accessibility, the development features 12.4km of jogging tracks and a 15.4km bicycle path, through the waterfront surroundings
SSH has announced the successful completion of Phase 2 of the Kuwait Waterfront Development. Following the initial launch in Q1, Phase 2 marks a milestone in the wider transformation of Kuwait's coastline.
Spanning five km, this phase extends from the Green Island to the Yacht Club in Salmiya. It forms part of a vision, a 9.7km stretch of the waterfront, designed to revitalise the area into an accessible and sustainable urban destination.
The newly developed project offers wide range of amenities aimed at enhancing the community's quality of life. These include designed public spaces, children's play areas, sports facilities, and a diverse selection of restaurants and cafés that cater to residents and visitors.
Keeping sustainability as the main focus of this project. SSH, in collaboration with the Tourism Enterprises Company (TEC), has integrated green solutions including solar-powered lighting, 40 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and the renovation of 4,000 parking spaces. The landscape is replaced with the Conocarpus trees and plant species specifically chosen for their resilience in Kuwait's arid climate.
To promote active lifestyles and improve accessibility, the development features 12.4km of jogging tracks and a 15.4km bicycle path, through the waterfront surroundings. Adding to the cultural dimension, artistic installations inspired by Kuwait's heritage and ecosystem have been placed throughout the site.
This project is a contributor to the goals set forth in Kuwait Vision 2035, for nation's tourism infrastructure and generating new avenues for economic growth. It also presents valuable investment opportunities for both local and international stakeholders.
SSH has partnered with TEC as their consultant of choice, with its Design and Supervision team playing an important role in bringing this transformative vision to life. The delivery of Phase 2 demonstrates SSH's ongoing commitment to deliver sustainable urban developments for the region.
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