Doha Bay
Doha Bay is the bay bordering Qatar's capital city of Doha. Doha was established on the south bank of the bay.[1] Landfill has been used to extend and expand the city to the north around the edge of the bay.[1] Doha Port, Corniche Street and the Doha Corniche, Al Bidda Park, Al Rumaila Park and Sheraton Park border the bay. Palm Tree Island is located in the center of the bay.
Sharq Crossing
In 2011, the Sharq Crossing project (formerly known as Doha Bay Crossing) was announced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning.[2] Overseen by Ashghal (Public Works Authority),[3] the project plans to construct three interconnected bridges, designed by Santiago Calatrava, over a 10 km crossing connecting West Bay with Hamad International Airport.[4] There will also be two tunnels below the bay.[5] The purpose behind launching the Sharq Crossing programme was to accommodate the rising traffic in Doha and as a preparatory project for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[4]
In January, 2015 a delay in the $12 billion project was reported. The financial strain of low oil prices may be part of reason for the delay; meanwhile $140 billion is being allocated for other infrastructure ahead of the World Cup event.[5]
References
- ^ a b Doha's Interface with Doha Bay Archnet
- ^ "Newly posted designs revive talk of Doha Bay Crossing, but project still far from reality". Doha News. 21 April 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "Sharq Crossing Programme". Ashghal. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ^ a b Katherine Allen (24 December 2013). "Calatrava's "Sharq Crossing" Planned for Doha Skyline". Archdaily.com. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ a b Qatar: $12bn Sharq Crossing programme delayed January 21, 2015 Construction Week Online