THE contract of an investor administering Bahrain’s biggest park in Muharraq was terminated yesterday.
The action was taken following serious breaches to the contract that resulted in the deterioration of services and facilities at the Muharraq Grand Park (Alkubra), announced the Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Ministry.
“Municipal officials visited the site several times and compiled reports on the breaches to maintenance, and safety and security obligations,” it said.
“The matter has been referred to the relevant legal authority for immediate action.
“The park is closed because it is under maintenance and will be opened to the public shortly.”
The GDN reported in May that a child was injured and suffered wounds to her legs while playing on a ride at ‘Boulevard 202’ in the park.
The ride was closed down immediately and was only reopened when a group of experts, from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, determined that the ride did not pose any danger to users.
In March, there were claims of a similar accident at the amusement park but the allegations were found untrue after the directorate carried out a thorough investigation of medical records, surveillance checks and witness statements.
The GDN reported in December last year that the Muharraq Municipal Council had unanimously approved a proposal to set up attractions inside the park by leasing portions to interested investors while having the municipality shoulder some of the operational costs, if necessary, days after reopening the park following a 15-year closure.
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