Fishing jetty and major road upgrades approved to revitalise Muharraq

TDT | Manama

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The Muharraq Municipal Council approved yesterday a raft of new projects, including the construction of a fishing jetty off the Dair coastline, upgrades to main roads, new access routes, and steps to improve drainage and public utilities across the governorate.

The Dair jetty will formalise long-standing informal fishing activity along a quiet stretch of seafront on the northern side of the ring road.

Residents say the area has long lacked proper facilities, with locals fishing or gathering on the shoreline without safe or organised access.

The project will involve a simple wooden or concrete jetty extending from the pavement, fitted with shaded seating and solar lights.

Report

Councillor Fadhil Al Oud said: “We prepared a report to set up jetties for fishing enthusiasts, complete with a full study and detailed justifications for the proposal. We hope it will be carried out as planned.”

In a letter sent to the Ministry of Works, villagers described the location as “an ideal place for a safe and straightforward jetty”, noting that the terrain requires little preparation.

“The northern side of the ring road overlooks the sea with no buildings or obstacles,” they wrote.

Letter

The letter argued that the jetty would give families, the elderly, and young people a safer and more welcoming public space, without the risks posed by unprotected shores and nearby traffic.

“The jetty would provide a proper public space for everyone, children, elderly, families, where they can sit, relax, or fish without risk,” it read.

The council’s session, chaired by Mr Abdulaziz Al Naar, began with the review of responses from authorities to earlier council recommendations.

These included commitments to improve rainwater drainage, develop car parks and gardens, and adjust road levels in several areas.

Request

The Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) confirmed it had acted on a request from councillor Dalal Al Moqahwi to move underground water meters onto house walls in parts of Muharraq to prevent leaks.

Councillor Al Moqahwi thanked the authority for replacing two meters but called for the measure to be extended across Blocks 203, 205, 206 and 209.

“We raised the recommendation and by the third day they had already acted and replaced two meters,” she said. “We are grateful, but the need goes beyond those two. We hope that once funds are available, the full replacement programme will go ahead.”

Recommendations

Among other approved recommendations, councillor Fadhil Al Oud submitted a plan for new access points onto the northern ring road at Dair.

Councillor Ahmed Al Moqahwi pressed for the swift opening of the Mohammed bin Humaid Mosque in Arad, while councillor Abdulqader Al Mahmood called for the fast-tracking of a public acquisition in Block 227.

“The ministry asked us to list the property among our priorities at the start of this legislative term,” said Mr Al Mahmood. “We raised the recommendation and we are still following up on the matter. We hope they will speed up the process.”