Homes in the Northern Governorate were inspected yesterday as part of efforts to check on the progress of urban development projects and assessing people’s needs.
The field visit was led by Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture Minister Wael Al Mubarak and included homes in Constituency Three under construction as part of the Urban and Rural Development Project.
Delegation members also met home-owners and received their feedback on ongoing construction and renovation work in the area.
Other notable attendees included ministry Under-Secretary Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Northern Municipal Council chairman Dr Sayed Al Wadaei, municipality director-general Lamia Al Fadala and Constituency Three representative Mohammed Al Dossary.
Mr Al Mubarak highlighted the importance of ensuring that necessary facilities are provided with the aim of meeting the needs of the people.
“Since its inception, the Urban and Rural Development Project has been one of the most pioneering and significant initiatives that has benefitted families by maintaining and renovating their homes,” said the minister.
“As part of the initiative, the ministry, in co-operation with municipal councils in all the four governorates, has successfully renovated homes across the kingdom, with work including housing additions, construction and repairs.
“A number of work plans and priorities are currently being drawn up for 2025 and 2026 in co-ordination with the councils to determine the best way to help citizens.”
Mr Al Mubarak went on to praise the Northern Municipal Council for its hard work and dedication in implementing the project.
He stated that a top team of engineers is overseeing the implementation of construction work to ensure quality, timely completion and citizen satisfaction, which form the benchmark for such services.
The project was launched in 2006 with the aim of improving the living standards of low-income families in cities and villages across the kingdom, as part of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad. Hundreds of homes across the entire country have been renovated as part of the initiative.
Applicants must be Bahraini nationals, at least 18 years old, and must be at least part-owners of the residence in question. If a property is owned by more than one person, the approval of all owners is required.
They should have lived at the property for more than 10 years, with the income of the head of the household being less than BD600 a month.
Additionally, applicants should not have another property under their name, should be the owner of a land area of not less than 150 square metres and should not be receiving income from the land.
Dr Al Wadaei commended the ministry for the project and its achievements, and stressed the importance of ongoing collaboration between the ministry and municipal councils to increase the number of beneficiaries.
Mr Al Dossary also lauded the project and the service it provided to citizens through necessary maintenance work. He reaffirmed the council’s support for the initiative and the commitment towards providing the best possible services.
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