Doha: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed the improvement works of 27 schools across the country. The works involved modifications, expansions, building additional classes and upgrading firefighting systems.
Eng Ahmad Al Emadi, Head of Education Project Section in Ashghal, said that as part of the state’s plan concerning the construction and improvements of schools and diverse educational buildings, Ashghal in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education has reconstructed 27 schools, which will help to accommodate more students and offer better educational services. Ashghal built additional classrooms in some crowded schools to lessen class density.
Eng. Al Emadi noted that the design of the campus provides educational, environmental, recreational, and athletic amenities for students. The design of the schools is done in a way that includes characteristics of Qatari culture.
There are three design models of different sizes applied in most schools. The additional building in each school consists of two floors including a cafeteria, five classrooms, a supervisor room, a teacher room, administration office, storerooms and bathrooms.
The fourth design “Village Type” model is applied in two schools, where the additional building consists of two floors and cafeteria, ten classrooms, auditorium, teacher room, storerooms, bathrooms, and ablution room.
An exception is Qatar Science and Technology School, which consists of four laboratories and laboratory prep rooms.
Eng. Al Emadi confirmed that all construction works on this project were carried out in accordance to local specifications and international standards. The implementation of this project took about 7 million-man hours without any lost time injuries. He pointed out that the Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ applies all safety measures in regard to workers on this project.
