Project Details

Reclamation and Rehabilitation Project in Al Karaana Lagoon

Brief description

The Reclamation and Rehabilitation project in Al Karaana Lagoon aimed at removing pollutants and minimising health risks to the environment surrounding Al Karaana lagoons, which had been used for more than ten years in dumbing industrial effluents. The project also aims to protect and enhance the Qatari environment by rehabilitating the area and transforming it from an unfavorable habitat into a wildlife habitat with diverse species of birds and fish. It also provides a green rest stop with clean water for migratory birds flocking over the country.

Project Description

Benefits

Draining the old lagoons and treating the contaminated soil at their bottom, and re-establishing the natural area and ensuring the protection of the environment

Construction of three artificial lagoons designed to store about 2.4 million cubic metres of treated sewage effluent coming from Al Karaana treatment plant

With clean water and green areas around them, the artificial lagoons form a new healthy habitat for wildlife, and they now include various types of birds, swans, fish, frogs and others

Construction of two temporary evaporation ponds for industrial effluent, which are protected with a strong insulating layer that prevents leakage of contaminated water into the groundwater, with oil separation units.

Project Information

Geographical Location	N/A
Area	N/A
Sector	Drainage Projects
Total Cost	448,998,705 Q.R.
Status	Complete
Type	Drainage
Start Date	12 December 2017
Expected completion date	Fourth quarter of 2019
Construction company	“Suez” French company
Consulting company	“EGS” company