​The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced that it is carrying out road and infrastructure projects in Al Sailiya, North of Salwa Road. The project includes two packages with a total area of 1,460,000 square metres.

The first package is located, north of Salwa road where the road leads to Barwa - Al Sailiya Compound locates west of the new industrial area intersection. This is in an existing populated area that lacks infrastructure.

The second package is located north of the first package and consists of an empty land plot that has been allocated for residential buildings of which some are already under construction. 

The project aims to develop the roads and infrastructure of this region which lacks an adequate sewage system and storm drainage network. This inadequacy presently results in the overflow of surface water in the region. The project also aims to build and improve internal roads and provide pedestrian pathways and cycle paths.

Major infrastructure improvements are being implemented as part of the project including the development of the road network in the region, the installation intelligent transport systems and street lights. The project will also include pedestrian and cyclist paths, sidewalks and parking lots, the installation of signage in addition to the installation of a storm water drainage network to collect the water, transport and dispose of it. Additionally, improvements include the installation of new drainage pipes and linking those to a larger sewage treatment network as well as creating a new system to distribute the treated water. The development works of the project will benefit about 720 housing units and improve the safety level of the roads and local streets surrounding the residential and school area allowing residents easy access.

The development of roads and infrastructure in Al Sailiya North of Salwa Road is part of the Local Roads and Drainage programme projects implemented by Ashghal, which is a nationwide programme that includes the development of roads, drainage and new infrastructure in all areas of Qatar. The total cost of the project is QR 573,482,000 and has been awarded to “Qatar Building Company”. The project is expected to be completed in Q4 of 2017.