MPs to discuss government steps to tackle rising construction costs and quarry closure

TDT | Manama

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Construction costs are climbing, and MPs will press the government next Tuesday on how it plans to tackle the issue.

A debate delayed from previous sessions in Parliament will cover rising prices, supply shortages, and the expected shutdown of Bahrain’s only quarry in 2025.

MP Hassan Ibrahim will open the discussion, which will look at what steps the government is taking to rein in costs and how quickly it intends to act.

Backup plans

MPs want details on backup plans for when the quarry shuts and how that will affect housing and development projects.

They will also examine whether the number of transporters moving materials through Bahrain’s ports is enough and what’s being done to bring in more supplies from Gulf countries.

Other points of concern include the effect of shortages on government projects already in motion, possible workarounds, and whether investment in the construction materials sector is being encouraged.

MPs will also discuss longterm supply deals with Gulf countries to keep costs stable, as well as the future of alternative housing projects, including the Mazaya scheme, and other developments with fixed budgets.

The request was put forward by MPs Hassan Ibrahim, Abdulnabi Salman, Hisham Al Ashiri, Mahmood Fardan, Jameela Alawi, Ali Al Nuaimi, Mahdi Al Shuwaiq, Mamdouh Al Saleh, Jalal Kadhem, and Mohsen Al Asbool.