Along with the completion of roads, bridges, subways and other infrastructure projects across the country, authorities are also completing parks at a fast pace to give residents the opportunity to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Parks offer a great opportunity for residents of all ages to spend not only quality leisure time, but also participate in outdoor physical activities to maintain overall health and wellness.
The Qatar Roads and Public Places Beautification Supervisory Committee, in cooperation with the Municipal Ministry, has announced the completion of 85% of the construction works at Al Furjan Parks in various areas of Qatar, including 14 parks with an area of 123,048 square meters that contain various leisure and sports facilities distributed in several municipalities.
The Ministry of Municipality is interested in providing Al Furjan parks in various municipalities in the country, especially in areas that lack parks and green spaces, to help provide recreational spaces for area residents and ensure easy access to them without the need to move. . to faraway places.
In early April this year, the Minister of the Municipality inaugurated the Rawdat Al Khail Park in Al Muntazah. The park, in an area of 140,000m2, is one of the largest in the country and has walkways, a jogging track, a bicycle path, children’s play areas, fitness, a barbecue, green areas, trees and other services for visitors. Rawdat Al Khail Park offers 1,183 meters of long trails, 1,119 meters for running, 1,118 meters for bicycles, 98,000 square meters of green areas, 1,600 trees, 40 bike racks, fitness areas with fitness equipment.
Ing. Muhammad Arqoub Al Khaldi, Chairman of the Oversight Committee for the Beautification of Roads and Public Places in Qatar, said: “The Committee was eager to implement Al Furjan Parks with the aim of contributing to the development of the public park system in Qatar. , in accordance with the directives in force in the country regarding the increase of green areas, since it is within the Committee’s plan to beautify the different areas and provide all the comforts to the members of the community”.
The implementation of Al Furjan Parks is presented as a continuation of the committee’s efforts to protect the environment, improve the quality of life for residents and achieve sustainable environmental development for all generations.
Work is also underway to complete the construction works of the Rawdat Egdaim, Al Mearad, Al Wajbah and Al Thumama parks, which will become healthy outlets for the residents of those areas. These parks include many sports and entertainment facilities that make them an enjoyable destination for all members of the family.
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