Manama : Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture, inaugurated Al Qaryah Park in Block 551, Northern Governorate.
The event was attended by MP Dr. Munir Ibrahim Suroor; Shaikh Mohammed Ahmed Alkhalifa, Undersecretary of Municipalities Affairs; Dr. Sayed Shubber Ebrahim Al Wedai. Chairman of Northern Area Municipal Council; Zaina Jassim Ali, Vice Chairwoman of the Council and representative of the Seventh Constituency; and Mohammed Saad Al Sahli, Director General of Northern Municipality.
Minister Al Mubarak said the ministry will continue developing parks and public facilities, expanding tree-planting projects and increasing green spaces to support environmental sustainability and meet the needs of citizens and residents.
The Municipalities Minister added that the park is an important addition to recreational and public infrastructure in the Northern Governorate and forms part of ongoing efforts to provide integrated facilities across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He noted that the project covers a total area of 3,400sqm and has been designed in accordance with the highest technical and engineering standards. It includes a main children’s play area that complies with safety and security requirements, a football pitch, a smart irrigation system, security cameras, service facilities and dedicated parking spaces.
Minister Al Mubarak highlighted that the park’s green areas cover approximately 752sqm, representing around 22pc of the total project area, and have been planted with a variety of trees and plants in line with the national afforestation plan.
The Municipalities Minister also underlined the ministry’s commitment to continuing initiatives and projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals. He commended the constructive co-operation with the Northern Area Municipal Council and its commitment to monitoring residents’ needs and addressing them through service and development projects.
For his part, Dr. Suroor expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture in implementing service and development projects. He said the opening of the park reflects the commitment to providing integrated recreational and public facilities for residents and creating a suitable environment for all age groups.
Dr. Al Wedai commended the ministry’s efforts to develop public facilities and the ongoing support it provides to municipal councils, which contributes to enhance infrastructure, improving municipal services and meeting citizens’ expectations. He said the park represents a landmark project for local residents and the wider community.
For her part, Zaina Jassim Ali, Vice Chairwoman of the Council and representative of the Seventh Constituency, said Al Qaryah Park is an important project for residents of the Seventh Constituency in the Northern Governorate due to its strategic location near residential areas and ease of access, in addition to the facilities and sports grounds it provides for different segments of the community.
