The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has signed an agreement with the Chinese company CMEC to implement the third phase of the Sitra housing project. This came during a working meeting in the Chinese capital Beijing, chaired by HE Minister of Housing and Urban Planning Amna bint Ahmed Al Rumaihi and Mr. Wang Bo, Chairman of CMEC, in the presence of HE Dr. Mohammed Ghassan Sheikho, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Republic of China, and a number of officials from both sides.
On this occasion, the Minister emphasized the continuous development and growth of joint cooperation and coordination between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the friendly People's Republic of China in all fields, especially in terms of successful partnerships in various development sectors, pointing out that the friendship relations between the two countries enjoy the keenness and mutual interest of the leaders of the two countries to contribute to achieving common aspirations. She pointed to the fruitful results of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's state visit to the People's Republic of China last May, which witnessed the conclusion of a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding in various fields.
Under this agreement, CMEC will implement 1,269 new housing units in the third phase of the Sitra housing project at a total cost of BD119 million, which will include the implementation of secondary infrastructure services, with implementation to begin during the first quarter of 2025.
Minister Al Rumaihi explained that this phase is the largest in terms of the number of housing units and the last in the timetable for the construction of housing projects in the project, and comes within the framework of completing the implementation of housing city projects, as part of the ministry's plan to provide housing services to citizens.
She added that the signing of the agreement comes just three months after the inauguration of the second phase, which includes 531 housing units, which reflects the vigorous efforts to accelerate the pace of completing the implementation of housing projects, especially after the completion of 1077 housing units to the beneficiaries in theThe Minister praised the fruitful partnership with CMEC in implementing the Sitra housing project, adding that the meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in housing projects in the Kingdom, especially through the government land development rights program, which provides opportunities for the private sector to contribute in providing housing units for citizens benefiting from the financing services provided by the Ministry, such as "Tasheel" and "Mazaya for the new category." The meeting also reviewed the latest developments of the Sitra housing project, including the ongoing works and the comprehensive plan for the implementation of infrastructure services. The meeting also reviewed the latest developments of the Sitra Housing Project, including the ongoing works and the comprehensive plan for the implementation of infrastructure services, emphasizing the keenness of both sides to enhance the exchange of technical and engineering expertise and future cooperation. first phase.
It is worth noting that the Sitra Housing Project is a model of an integrated city with all the elements of quality of life, including residential units, green areas, advanced main and secondary road networks, waterfronts, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and service, educational, health, and commercial facilities.
The third phase will be built on an area of 670,000 square meters and will include a 23.6 km long main and secondary road network, a 22.8 km long sewage network, a 27.6 km long rainwater drainage network, and an integrated lighting network that includes 26.6 km long lighting lines feeding 753 lampposts.
This phase of the project will also be fed by 36 electricity substations and 6 telecommunications towers, with the provision of many service facilities, including a commercial complex, 5 commercial centers, 3 schools, including 2 primary schools and 1 comprehensive school, a cultural center, a hall for events, and a child development center. In addition to implementing the project's afforestation plan by providing a central park, 6 gardens and children's play areas, as well as providing green spaces on an area of 52.3 kilometers, and planting 1644 trees.
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