Bahrain: Revamped Water Garden officially reopened
The iconic Water Garden development project has today been inaugurated officially in Manama. after undergoing major development.
Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) Consultative Council President, opened the revamped garden.
“This public park, which was set up in 1948, is linked to the national memory as a heritage facility, a recreational outlet, and a tourist destination “, she said.
She hailed national efforts to expand agricultural and green areas in proportion to the urban zones across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
She commended the Government’s drive to set up gardens and parks, and to preserve plant wealth and natural reserves as part of strategies to ensure the sustainability of the development of the agricultural sector,
She highlighted HM the King’s directives which are implemented by the Government, headed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to develop the agricultural sector as one of the tributaries of the national economy.
She commended the efforts exerted by public and private sector institutions to implement the development plans and revamp this iconic landmark and expand the green areas as part of the project.
Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak highlighted plans to develop public gardens, parks and recreational venues, in light of the comprehensive development led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the follow up of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Al-Mubarak commended all those who contributed to the completion and development of this project, including ministries, government institutions, the Capital Municipality Council, and the National Initiative for Agricultural Development.
He also thanked the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco) for undertaking the management of maintenance operations for the park and its facilities after its opening today.
