THE Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has said that construction works on the Dh100-million ($27.2-million) Al Majaz Park project has started, after the completion of the enabling works.

Efforts are being made to facilitate vehicular traffic flow and to keep the Al Majaz Park and Khalid Lake operational throughout the development process. The project will be implemented in two phases. Phase One will see the construction of a large musical fountain in Lake Khalid and the addition of numerous buildings and amenities.
Phase One is expected to be completed by November, in time for the launch of the Sharjah Water Festival and the F-1 Powerboat World Championship. Phase Two will see the addition of six new restaurants, a children’s entertainment area and landscaping.
Six contractors have been named. Sharjah Group for Construction Consulting will be responsible for road contracting, WSP Middle East for road engineering, Ghesa for fountain development, Wael Al Masri Planners and Architects (WMPA) for architecture development, Sharjah Municipality for landscape and park design, and the Directorate of Public Works for supervising the project.