Muharraq Council Endorses Comprehensive Package of Coastal Development Proposals

TDT | Manama

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The Muharraq Municipal Council approved the passage of a comprehensive package of coastal development proposals during a session of the Muharraq Municipal Council, underscoring a unified institutional stance on reshaping the future use of the governorate’s shoreline.

The proposals, submitted by members of the Muharraq Municipal Council, cover several prominent coastal locations, including Al Sayah, Bu Maher, Dair, Samaheej, and the Riya waterfront. Their approval reflects a clear policy direction aimed at safeguarding the public character of the coastline while enabling structured and regulated development.

Priority

Council members stressed during the session that coastal areas represent a strategic public asset that must be managed with long term social and environmental considerations in mind. The approved proposals seek to address longstanding community expectations by advancing development frameworks that prioritise accessibility, service provision, and organised use of the shoreline.

The discussions highlighted the need to move beyond fragmented or temporary solutions, calling instead for coordinated planning that ensures coastal sites are developed in a manner consistent with urban planning standards and public interest.

Deliberations

Throughout the session, the council reaffirmed that the passage of the proposals does not constitute final execution, but rather authorises the relevant executive bodies to proceed with the necessary technical, administrative, and regulatory procedures. Members emphasised that oversight will remain in place at every stage to preserve the intended objectives of the proposals.

The council also noted that the diversity of the approved sites reflects the breadth of coastal challenges across Muharraq, ranging from rehabilitation needs to service connectivity and future investment readiness.

Direction

By passing all coastal related proposals within a single session, the Muharraq Municipal Council conveyed a message of institutional cohesion and decisiveness. The move positions coastal development as a core municipal priority and reinforces the council’s role in shaping planning outcomes that respond directly to public needs while aligning with broader urban policies.