Bahrain is set for a major infrastructure revamp with new roads and sewage projects lined up across all governorates, reported the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication, citing the works minister.

 

Ibrahim Al Hawaj reaffirmed commitment to implementing strategic projects with a focus on sustainable development.

 

He highlighted the ministry’s role in supporting the country’s growing urban, developmental and investment activities.

 

He stressed that ongoing and upcoming projects were designed to enhance Bahrain’s road networks, upgrade sewage systems and bolster the country’s infrastructure capabilities in line with national development goals.

 

“We are not only building roads and laying pipelines, we are shaping the future of Bahrain’s infrastructure to support economic growth, ensure safety and raise the quality of life for all citizens,” said Al Hawaj, in a written response to a parliamentary question by MP Dr Ali Al Nuaimi.

 

According to the minister, 89 per cent of the built properties in the Southern Governorate are currently connected to the main sewerage network. Remarkably, in constituency seven of the same governorate, the coverage has reached 100pc.

 

He noted that work is ongoing to complete the remaining sewer connections across the Southern Governorate.

 

The Ministry of Works recently won the Waste Management Solutions Award for its project on using recycled demolition and construction waste as material in road construction, as part of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025.

 

The ministry took part in the Summit with two working papers, 'Strategic Guideline for Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems in Bahrain's Smart City' and 'Sustaining Heritage and Maintaining Historical Infrastructures in Bahrain.'

 

After receiving the award from Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, Al Hawaj said this project marks a key step in sustainability efforts, particularly in exploring recycled waste for engineering applications. 

 

The ministry successfully constructed the first road of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain using modified asphalt made with processed recycled plastic, he stated.

 

Al Hawaj commended the efforts of the ministry’s engineers in implementing the project, highlighting that the award reflects the ministry’s commitment to adopting innovative methods that preserve and sustain natural resources.

 

The ministry will continue to provide innovative solutions that meet community expectations, emphasising the importance of adopting modern technologies and AI applications to position the Kingdom among leading nations in the field, he added.-TradeArabia News Service