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Daily Tribune
01-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Sewage works begin in Saraya Abu Quwah after 24-year wait
Work is now in motion to lay a sewage network in Saraya Abu Quwah, Block 457, after a wait stretching back 24 years. The scheme will serve 875 properties and, according to the Ministry of Works, is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2027. The cost stands at BD5.7 million. Minister of Works Ibrahim Al Hawaj said the project forms part of a wider push to improve the nuts and bolts of public infrastructure across Bahrain, with the aim of keeping pace with growing urban demand. The move follows repeated calls by MP Hassan Ibrahim, who said residents had long relied on tankers and paid monthly out of pocket for basic waste services. He said he spent two years raising the issue with both the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Finance. State budget He credited Finance and National Economy Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, with advancing the matter and securing the project's inclusion in the 2025 to 2026 state budget. The Works Ministry, he added, has already connected large parts of the Northern Governorate to the sewage grid. The rest of Block 457 will be covered based on technical readiness, the number of existing properties, and the availability of funds. Mr Ibrahim called for clear schedules and better coordination across service agencies to avoid similar hold-ups. He said the ministry was continuing to push ahead with infrastructure plans across various areas, guided by the current list of priorities.
Zawya
08-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Massive infrastructure project plans outlined in Bahrain
Bahrain - Massive infrastructure projects have been earmarked for Juffair, Adliya, Umm Al Hassam, Mina Salman and Ghuraifa, a top minister has announced. Works Minister Ibrahim Al Hawaj highlighted ongoing and future projects in Capital Governorate constituency four, in response to a question by Parliament's foreign affairs, defence and national security committee chairman and area MP Hassan Bukhammas. He pointed out that the governorate had seen significant progress in sanitation infrastructure. 'The sewage network now covers nearly 92.95 per cent of all built-up properties in the governorate,' said Mr Al Hawaj. 'In constituency four specifically, coverage has reached 98.83pc, and plans are underway to connect the remaining areas, including through an active project in Block 324 in Juffair. 'This project includes the installation of a sewage system for 112 properties and road developments, such as Avenue 12. 'As of now, the project is 80pc complete, at a cost of BD3.47 million.' One of the most significant infrastructure achievements in the area was the redevelopment of Al Fateh Highway, completed at a cost of BD29.66m. 'The project from Exhibition Avenue entrance in the north to the Mina Salman Intersection in the south involved major upgrades at key junctions, including Shaikh Daij Avenue, the Gulf Hotel Bahrain and Al Fateh Grand Mosque.' The road projects in progress include: * Road 4225 in Block 342 (Al Ghuraifa): 90pc complete, at a cost of BD35,000. * Roads 3320 and 3321 in Block 333 (Umm Al Hassam): 90pc complete, at a cost of BD150,000. Meanwhile, three infrastructure initiatives are scheduled to begin this year: 1. Construction of a fourth southbound lane from Al Fateh Highway to Mina Salman Interchange 2. Construction of a third northbound lane at the same interchange 3. Maintenance and reconstruction of Road 22 in Block 324, Juffair, with work phased according to ongoing sewage works. 'Our priority is to provide modern, reliable infrastructure that supports community development and economic progress,' said Mr Al Hawaj. He explained that project prioritisation is determined by a range of technical and urban planning criteria, such as density of built-up areas, engineering readiness and service agency requirements. 'The ministry co-ordinates closely with the Capital Trustees Board and municipal councils to ensure alignment with broader development strategies.' The minister is expected to attend today's extraordinary Parliament session to respond to queries submitted by Parliament's financial and economic affairs committee chairman Ahmed Al Salloom (Capital Governorate constituency five), foreign affairs, defence and national security committee vice-chairman Hassan Ibrahim (Northern Governorate constituency four) and Muneer Suroor (Northern Governorate constituency seven). mohammed@
Trade Arabia
21-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Bahrain set for major infrastructure revamp with new projects
Bahrain is set for a major infrastructure revamp with new roads and sewage projects lined up across all governorates, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication, citing the works minister. Ibrahim Al Hawaj reaffirmed commitment to implementing strategic projects with a focus on sustainable development. He highlighted the ministry's role in supporting the country's growing urban, developmental and investment activities. He stressed that ongoing and upcoming projects were designed to enhance Bahrain's road networks, upgrade sewage systems and bolster the country's infrastructure capabilities in line with national development goals. 'We are not only building roads and laying pipelines, we are shaping the future of Bahrain's infrastructure to support economic growth, ensure safety and raise the quality of life for all citizens,' said Al Hawaj, in a written response to a parliamentary question by MP Dr Ali Al Nuaimi. According to the minister, 89 per cent of the built properties in the Southern Governorate are currently connected to the main sewerage network. Remarkably, in constituency seven of the same governorate, the coverage has reached 100pc. He noted that work is ongoing to complete the remaining sewer connections across the Southern Governorate. The Ministry of Works recently won the Waste Management Solutions Award for its project on using recycled demolition and construction waste as material in road construction, as part of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. The ministry took part in the Summit with two working papers, 'Strategic Guideline for Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems in Bahrain's Smart City' and 'Sustaining Heritage and Maintaining Historical Infrastructures in Bahrain.' After receiving the award from Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, Al Hawaj said this project marks a key step in sustainability efforts, particularly in exploring recycled waste for engineering applications. The ministry successfully constructed the first road of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain using modified asphalt made with processed recycled plastic, he stated. Al Hawaj commended the efforts of the ministry's engineers in implementing the project, highlighting that the award reflects the ministry's commitment to adopting innovative methods that preserve and sustain natural resources.
Daily Tribune
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
MP holds Ramadan Majlis
MP Hassan Ibrahim held his last Ramadan Majlis in Bu Quwah, attended by citizens, businessmen, fellow MPs, and Minister of Works, His Excellency Ibrahim Al Hawaj. The Majlis featured discussions on national and social matters.
