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Parks, green spaces worth Dh100 million built in Sharjah

A total of 30 residential parks and walkways were constructed in different parts of Sharjah last year.

Determined to keep its environment green and community-friendly, the emirate of Sharjah has built Dh100 million worth of public parks throughout 2018, the Sharjah Public Works (SPW) has said.
A total of 30 residential parks and walkways were constructed in different parts of Sharjah, under the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
The Ruler also ordered the construction of three more parks and an entertainment centre in Muwailih for 2019. Courts for sports activities, playgrounds, washrooms and recreational areas for families will be set up in these new venues.
Speaking to Khaleej Times, Ali bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, chairman of the SPW, said these projects were part of a development plan that would bolster the emirate's reputation not just as a child-friendly city but one that caters to the needs of everyone.
He said that these projects aim to encourage residents to live an active lifestyle by making the most of the parks' running and cycling tracks and other sports facilities.
Current projects
Al Suwaidi said the SPW is currently working on three parks in Al Nouf 2, 3 and 4 at a cost of Dh15.3 million - and these are not going to be plain-looking parks.
Part of the budget is earmarked for murals, decorative walls and well-designed corridors, as well as a football field, a playground and a store. The fund will also cover the construction of paved corridors, service buildings and irrigation lines.
The massive Al Siyouh Ladies' Park, spanning 140,000 square metres in Area 4, is also in the works, and the SPW is wrapping up the first phase of the project.
Once completed, this park would significantly expand the green spaces in the area. To protect the privacy of women who will be visiting the park, fences were installed at a height of 2.10m and length of 1,550m. A 1,420m running track with a width of three meters also surrounds the park.
Al Siyouh had two other parks, including one that spans 151,000 sq m in Area 6. Running tracks, energy-saving lamps, parking spaces and decorative elements were common features of these leisure areas.
"The parks projects in this area came as a response to the public's needs and after a comprehensive study prepared by the SPW," Al Suwaidi said.
Three parks in Al Qarayen, including one ladies' park, were also built at a cost of Dh17.5 million, while the first phase of two parks in Al Rahmaniya was completed with a funding of Dh5 million.
Al Jaraiana Ladies Park and Al Houma Park, on the other hand, are about 80 per cent done, and the Martyrs' Memorial Square will soon be taking shape, according to the SPW.
afkarali@khaleejtimes.com