Dubai Municipality Announces $30 Million Creek Wall Safety Project To Prevent Flooding
Dubai Municipality has implemented a project to rebuild and rehabilitate the supporting walls along the Deira side of Dubai Creek, with a total expense of AED112m ($30.5m).
The project aims to enhance the effectiveness of the creek’s retaining walls by upgrading the dock, reconstructing sections that have been damaged and dilapidated over the past 50 years, and preventing potential flooding during harsh weather conditions.
This effort aims to minimise disruptions to commercial traffic caused by flooding or bad weather.
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The project is set to be implemented in two phases, with the initial phase involving the restoration of a 2.1km stretch along the Deira side of Dubai Creek.
The site will be divided into multiple sections, and each segment will be sequentially patterned to ensure uninterrupted docking traffic.
The second phase will cover a 2.3km length on the Bur Dubai side.
Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, stated that the project highlights Dubai Municipality’s commitment to transforming Dubai into a more attractive and innovative city by enhancing various elements and services it offers through the strategic and sustainable development of all coastal facilities and infrastructure in the Emirate.
The goal is to solidify Dubai’s position as a global tourism hub and augment its economic and commercial prosperity.
The project’s 14-month timeline includes the restoration of the 2.1 km Deira pier, which involves replacement and the rehabilitation of damaged sections of the concrete wall, reaching a depth of 8m and increasing its height to 3m.
These improvements aim to ensure the safe docking of ships in the area.
By initiating this project, the Municipality aims to enhance services and facilities for safe docking and navigation, which will be ensured through the provision of 200 anchors across the dock.
The Creek is one of the most vital historic maritime channels in the Emirate, marking the initiation of the city’s trade interactions with the world over a century ago.
Despite the extensive development in the Emirate, the Creek continues to maintain its historical, commercial, and economic importance, along with modern projects prevalent in the emirate, in addition to serving as a significant tourist hub for residents, visitors, and tourists.
