Salman Town is set for a major boost to its education infrastructure with plans for a new secondary school for girls, as the rapidly expanding residential community moves closer to becoming a fully integrated town.
Five companies submitted bids for the design and construction of the school, with the lowest offer standing at BD9.235 million, highlighting the scale of the project and the government’s continued investment in services for residents of one of Bahrain’s major housing developments.
Northern Municipal Council member and area councillor Bassem Abu Idrees welcomed the project, describing the proposed school as an important addition to Salman Town’s growing network of public services.
“Education must grow alongside housing. As more Bahraini families move into Salman Town, schools are no longer a future requirement – they are an essential part of the town’s daily life,” Mr Abu Idrees said.
He stressed that Salman Town’s development should be guided by a broader vision aimed at ensuring residents have essential services close to their homes.
“The vision should be to give families everything they need within or close to their neighbourhoods, from schools and healthcare to parks, shops, roads and community facilities,” he said.
The latest tender is part of a wider programme to develop Salman Town as more than a residential project.
The town was conceived as a modern housing community, with its development incorporating residential neighbourhoods alongside schools, nurseries, healthcare facilities, places of worship, sports facilities, parks and other public amenities.
The education pipeline is also expected to grow beyond the proposed girls’ secondary school. Future plans include a school serving boys at the primary and intermediate levels, helping create a more balanced education network within the town.
Mr Abu Idrees
Mr Abu Idrees said the next phase of development should ensure that education, transport and community facilities keep pace with population growth.
“A successful town is not measured only by the number of homes built. It is measured by the quality and accessibility of the services surrounding those homes. Salman Town has the potential to become a model for this approach,” he said.
The expansion of education facilities comes as Salman Town continues to see new housing and infrastructure projects, strengthening its role in Bahrain’s long-term housing strategy.
New residential developments are being introduced alongside government housing initiatives, while investment opportunities have also been made available for private-sector projects, further increasing the town’s potential population.
The wider development of Salman Town is particularly significant given Bahrain’s continuing efforts to expand housing options for citizens while creating modern, well-serviced communities.
Rather than leaving schools and other facilities until after residential areas are fully occupied, the latest education projects underline the importance of planning public services alongside housing growth.
For families living in Salman Town, the new girls’ secondary school would mean another major service being brought closer to their doorsteps, reducing the need for longer journeys to schools elsewhere.
Mr Abu Idrees said continued co-ordination between government departments, the municipal council and other authorities would be essential.
“The growth of Salman Town must be matched by equally strong investment in its infrastructure and public services. Residents deserve a town where housing, education, recreation and essential services develop together,” he said.
Mr Abu Idrees pointed out that with further schools, housing projects and community facilities in the pipeline, Salman Town is gradually evolving from a major housing development into a more complete urban community – with education playing a central role in shaping its future.
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