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Concrete barrier to replace fence

SHARJAH — The Sharjah Directorate of Public Works is currently carrying out construction work on the second phase of a Dh34 million concrete barrier project. This barrier will replace the existing aluminium fencing all over the Khalid Lagoon Engineer Khawla Al Nouman, Director-General of the Directorate of the Public Works, said that the project expected to be completed by the end of the next month, was initiated under the directives of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to improve the beauty of the lagoon which is considered one of the tourist attraction areas in the emirate.

“The construction of the new concrete barrier all over the Khalid Lagoon is in the second phase as we already completed constructing the concrete barriers behind Al Noor Mosque located on the lagoon. The concrete barrier will also be constructed from the area behind Al Noor Mosque till the Sharjah Central souq,”he said.

Eng. Al Nouman said the new concrete barrier will also feature a railing for the safety of the lagoon visitors and particularly children. An interblock decorated footpath will also be constructed at the edge of the lagoon for safety of walkers.

“To ensure and preserve the beauty of the Khalid Lagoon during the construction process, the process of replacing the existing barriers with the new concrete barrier was done from inside the lagoon through the usage of marine equipment by specialised consultant and contractor,” he added.