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.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Minister Al Mubarak stated that 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. He emphasized that Al Qaryah Park is an important addition to the recreational and public infrastructure in the Northern Governorate and forms part of ongoing efforts to provide integrated facilities across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The project encompasses a total area of 3,400 square meters and has been designed according to 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. The park’s green areas cover approximately 752 square meters, representing around 22% of the total project area, and have been planted with a variety of trees and plants in line with the national afforestation plan.
Minister Al Mubarak also highlighted the ministry’s commitment to continuing initiatives and projects that contribute to achieving sustainable development goals. He commended the constructive cooperation with the Northern Area Municipal Council and its commitment to monitoring residents’ needs and addressing them through service and development projects.
Dr. Suroor expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s efforts in implementing service and development projects, stating that 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 praised the ministry’s efforts to develop public facilities and the ongoing support it provides to municipal councils, which contributes to enhancing infrastructure, improving municipal services, and meeting citizens’ expectations. He described the park as a landmark project for local residents and the wider community.
Zaina Jassim Ali, Vice Chairwoman of the Council and representative of the Seventh Constituency, remarked that 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.