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Third: Buildings Projects
Educational Projects in the West of Qatar
Eleven schools are currently under construction in the areas of Al Oteiqa, Al Wajba, Al Karaana, Umm al Sanim, and Al Sheehaniya. Construction works on these schools commenced in Q1 of 2015 and is expected to be completed in of Q3 2016.
There are also two schools and kindergartens in the design phase in the areas of Al Meerad and Rawdat Rashed, and six schools in the tender phase in the areas of Rawdat Al Burj and Al Meerad.
The schools are being built according to standard design, and the total construction area of each school is 9,159 sqm, and consists of a two story building that accommodates around 650 students in 25 classes. Each school is equipped with a multipurpose hall as well as science labs and rooms for computer, arts, and language. The main building is also surrounded by a series of external adjoining buildings, covered parking lots, and an outdoor football, handball, and volleyball court.
It should be noted that the schools are designed in line with the Qatari code requirements for persons with special needs, in terms of providing accessibility ramps, restrooms and other amenities. The schools are also eco-friendly green and smart buildings that are provided with special equipment to help conserve energy and decrease water consumption.
Health Centers Projects in the West of Qatar
Healthcare centres are built according to three design prototypes (A), (B), and (C) that share the same architectural identity and design. They all provide main medical sections and specialized clinics, dentistry, emergency, radiology, pharmacies and labs, but they differ in size.
Health centres under construction:
1. Al Karaana Health Centre
The centre is located west of Al Karaana. It is a "Prototype A" building. It comprises a ground level and service buildings. The building area is about 2,800 sqm. The project is expected to be completed in 2015.
2. Al Waab Health Centre:
The centre is located in Al Waab area and is a "Prototype B" building. It comprises a two level basement car park, a ground floor and a first floor as well as service buildings. The building area is about 29,000 sqm. The project is expected to be completed in 2016.
3. Ain Khaled Health Centre:
It is located in Umm Al Seneem and it is a "proto type B". The centre consists of a basement, ground floor and an upper floor, in addition to service buildings. The total building area is about 25,681 sqm. The project is expected to be completed in 2015.
4. Al Wajba Health Centre:
Al Wajba Health Care Centre is a "Prototype C" building and is located in Al Wajba area. It comprises of a ground and first floor with a two level basement car park and will include service buildings. The building area is about 33,000 sqm. The project is expected to be completed in 2016.
5. Muaither Health Centre:
Muaither Health Care Centre is a "Prototype C" building and is located in Al Muaither area. It comprises of a ground and first floor with a two level basement car park and will include service buildings. The building area is about 31,000 sqm. The project is expected to be completed in 2016.
Bani Hajer Health Centre (in tender):
The project is located in Al Rayyan area and will have a built up area of 9,744 sqm (excluding the basement). The project also includes building a few additional buildings such as a mosque and other service buildings.
It is part of a new series of health care centres launched by the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) which incorporates Urgent Care as a core service. This new type of health care centre is different from the prototype designs previously developed for the health care centres now in construction. The project is expected to be completed in 2016.
Health projects in Design:
1. National Laboratories Building:
The project aims to be the key reference in the field of specialised tests that support health services and supervising them in Qatar. These tests include the fields of specialised tests for food safety and the safety and quality of medical drugs, environmental protection and emergency response, in addition to supervising disease prevention campaigns. The project will be built in Mesaimeer covering an area of approximately 15,000 sqm (excluding the basement). The project is expected to be completed in 2015.
Mosques and Endowment Projects in the West of Qatar
Twelve mosques are currently under construction in the areas of Muaither, Rawdat Egdeim, Al-Aziziya, Al Sheehaniya, Industrial Area, Al-Meerad, Umm Sanim, Hazm Al-Markhiya, Al-Wajba, Al-Waab.
The expected date of completion for these mosques is as follows: two mosques in Q2 of 2015, nine mosques in Q4 of 2015 and one mosque in Q1 of 2016.
Additionally, nine mosques and four Imam Houses are in the tender phase and will be built in Umm Ghuwailina, Muaither, Al Meerad, Mheirja, and Bu Sidra. Moreover, mosques and several houses for Imams and preachers, and Koranic centres are in the design phase and will be built in Bu Sidra, Ras Brouq, Rawdat Rashed, Al Meerad, Umm Sanim, Bu Nakhla, Al-Markhiya, Al-Gharrafa, Al Sheehaniya, Luaib, and Rawdat Egdeim.
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