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Ashghal’ About Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ ‘Hosgeldiniz’ ‘Ashghal’ About Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ Under the supervision of the Minister of was established in 2004 Municipality and Environment To oversee the process of: 2004 Planning Design Aims to provide high quality projects to clients in the Contracts public sector including: Construction Delivery - Ministry of Public Health Asset management - Ministry of Education - Ministry of Endowments and of all infrastructure projects, public Islamic Affairs buildings and utilities in Qatar The headquarter of - Other Entities the Public Works Authority Our Values Sağlık ve Uyum Hizmet Oncelikli Dürüstlük Büyüme Odaklı Hesap Verebilir Sürekli Öğrenme güvenlik We accept new We continuously We are honest We work together The health and We are all We share the challenges and focus on the with others and to grow the safety of our accountable experience, deliver on quickly adapt to value of services capabilities of our customers, employ- for delivering knowledge and changes in our commitments organisation ees and contractors operational lessons we have environments made is our top priority excellence learned Growth Learning Adaptability Learning ServiceAdaptability Oriented Honesty Focused Health & Safety Accountability Continously Continuously Our Strategic Themes Main Business Units Asset Affairs Projects Affairs Shared Services Affairs - Roads Operation - Highway Projects Department - Human Resources Department & Maintenance Department - Roads Projects Department - Financial & Administrative Affairs - Drainage Projects Department Department - Drainage Network Operation - Buildings Projects Department - Informations System Department & Maintenance Department - Beautification Projects - General Services Department - Design Department Project Affairs Achievements and the Future Highways Projects 14 Highway Projects The delivery of a world-class Highway network which will be the back-bone for Qatar’s future, in line with the 2030 Vision, as well as provide the major transportation routes for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2022 The program aims to Over 800 kilometres of Highways build a Highway network Doha consisting of: Over 300 Over 200 Bridges & Multi-level Underpasses intersections The Highway Network connects Doha and other major cities, towns and strategic developments across the country and is being delivered through more than 50 separate Highways Projects The roadway cross section provides 5 lanes for Al MajdRoad and Truck Route Project light vehicles and 2 lanes for trucks, in both directions. Future provision of 2 extra lanes Al MajdRoad and Truck Route Project The Al Majd Road project was divided into 4 Design and Build Projects for simultaneous construction. The duration was approximately 4 years and was completed in Q4 2018. Highways Projects in 2019 Total Current Projects 21 Achievements in 2019 100 20 112 km no. km New Highway New Pedestrian Network Interchanges and Cycle Paths Future Projects: Highways Projects Department 2020-2024 Post 2024 A further 200 km of Highways Budget will exceed ASHGHAL has USD 8.5 Billion identified a number of potential Highways Projects post 2024 Post 2024 Portfolio currently under review Highways Projects Department - Expenditure Actual Expenditures To Date (Billion) USD 15.72 Forecast Expenditures To 2024 (Billion) USD 8.69 Potential Future Project: Sharq Crossing The Sharq Crossing Project is an iconic system of Embankment Roads and Bridges across Doha’s Bay to relieve traffic congestion and enhance travel times around the city Concept Designs currently under review Local Roads Projects 14 Local Roads Projects This Programme delivers local road, subdivision and drainage solutions for Doha and the wider Qatar Construction of new roads and improvement of existing roads Turning roundabouts into Road expansion to signalized junctions increase capacity Development of street Footpaths, Cyclepaths lighting systems and Landscaping Works Local Roads Projects in 2019 Total Current Projects 86 Types of Projects in 2019 43 11 32 Local Roads & Drainage Road Sub-divisions Projects Improvement Works Projects The Local Roads Programme Example Cross Section Electricity TelecommuLandscape Lighting Pedestrian Cycle Paths TSE Storm Water Foul Sewer Roads & Water nications Paths Drainage Local Roads Projects Department - Expenditure Actual Expenditures To Date (Billion) USD 7.12 Forecast Expenditures To 2024 (Billion) USD 16.59 Future Projects: Local Roads Projects 2020-2024 80 An Ambitious Plan 70 70 to Award 60 130 48 50 Projects in total 40 30 30 27 100 22 Full Infrastructure 20 16 13 Projects 8 8 10 6 4 3 3 2 0 30 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Road Improvement Full Infrastructure 48 27 13 4 8 Projects Road Improvement 22 3 3 2 Total 70 30 16 6 8 Drainage Projects 14 Drainage Projects Drainage network categories: Surface Ground Water Projects Foul Sewer Network Projects Sewage Treatment Works Projects These projects aim to establish sustainable sewerage and drainage networks in new areas, and to develop existing networks to cope with the anticipated population growth in the coming years. Drainage Projects Networks Delivered to Date 5,100km 1,800km 1,100km Surface Treated Foul Sewage Groundwater Sewage Tunnel Network Effluent Network (TSE) Network Expansions to continue 2020-2024 and beyond Drainage Projects Department - Expenditure Actual Expenditures To Date (Billion) USD 2.56 Forecast Expenditures To 2024 (Billion) USD 4.98 Future Drainage Department Projects 2020-2024 The total 2020 – 2024 budget will be approx. USD 5 Billion In addition to this Budget, some projects will be procured under PPP including: Al Wakrah – Al Wukair Sewage Treatment Plant Buildings Projects 14 Building Projects Ashghal plans, designs and constructs buildings to the highest quality standards These projects cover health, education, Islamic and public sector buildings Mosques Schools Medical Centers Buildings Projects in 2019 Achievements in 2019 20 22 8 Schools Mosques Hospitals and Health Centres Buildings Projects – Example Projects Mosques Health Education Future Buildings Department Projects 2020-2024 Potential procurement methodology is PPP Over 50 Projects including : • Multi-storey Car Parks • Schools in several Areas • Government Projects • Health Centers and Public projects The total 2020-2024 budget will exceed USD 2 Billion Beautification Projects 14 Beautification Projects Beautification Projects 2019-2022 Overall Programme will deliver: 11,850,000 107,800 734 km sqm Green Spaces Trees Cyclepaths and Footpaths Beautification Projects - Expenditure Actual Expenditures To Date (Billion) USD 0.06 Forecast Expenditures To 2022 (Billion) USD 1.12 Future Expenditure 14 The ASHGHAL Portfolio 2020-2024 Ashghal’s Portfolio for planned future projects will exceed USD 36 Billion up to 2024 Buildings Projects Maintenance $2Bn Expressway Projects $4Bn $8Bn Drainage Projects $5Bn Local Roads Projects $17Bn Expressway Projects Local Areas Infrastructure Projects Drainage Projects Maintenance Buildings Projects The ASHGHAL Portfolio 2020-2024 The total 2020-2024 budget 2020-2024: The focus will be on will exceed USD 36 Billion Local Roads Projects: USD 17 Billion Post 2024: Portfolio under review with more large projects expected ASHGHAL’s Web Page for eTendering www.ashghal.gov.qa ASHGHAL’s Web Page for eTendering www.ashghal.gov.qa ASHGHAL’s Web Page for eTendering www.ashghal.gov.qa ASHGHAL’s Web Page for Turkish Manufacturers www.ashghal.gov.qa ASHGHAL’s Web Page for Turkish Manufacturers www.ashghal.gov.qa Thank You Tesekkurler .
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