#APPROVED :"Subiya Causeway",36KM

[ChaoticTranquility]

that's awesome.

they mentioned that two reclaimed islands will lie beneath the bridge? those islands were proposed for the Madinat Al Hareer/City of Silk project. so this must mean that the project is almost approved as well! score. thanks Dubliner!

kuwaiti_patriot

[margog]

60 month is good for construction better than 16 years... thats meen in 5 years and 10 month... if they start in 2007 they will finish in 2012... I cant wait, thanx Dubliner

[KuwaitLover]

Good news! MPW has just formalised the PQ shortlist. The tender is expected to be issued within the next 4 weeks.

[h_arc_h]

for those who don't believe in madinat al hareer, think about it .. why would they build such a bridge if they don't have plans for the othes side of it

[KuwaitLover]

There have been long standing plans to build a new city at Subiya under the auspices of PAHW. The causeway was originally intended to cut journey times to this new city.

[Koweitien]

Originally Posted by KuwaitLover

There have been long standing plans to build a new city at Subiya under the auspices of PAHW. The causeway was originally intended to cut journey times to this new city.

Great to hear but what does PAHW, PQ and MPW stand for ?

[Koweitien]

Originally Posted by margog

the big problem is the cosway they afraid from invairment get ruind.

Personally I disagree with the environmentalists who say that. That is because if they build this bridge then that will promote further usage of the bubyan port and then less ships will go to the Shuwaikh port. The government has actually promised those environmentalists that they will close down Shuwaikh port once Bubyan port gets up and running. Therefore leading to less environmental damage done to the bay.

Furthermore, if more people cross the bay then the government will care more about upkeeping it because it will be economically important to do so.

[Koweitien]

Originally Posted by Halawala

But is the causeway nessessary, since not a lot of people live in the other side of the causeway and it takes less than an hour to drive regularly on the way. Shouldn't they spend the money on better roads instead?

I think that this bridge is vital if you want Kuwaitis to visit this City. One thing you should know about Kuwaitis is that they don't like to drive very lond distances on a regular basis. I mean i wouldn't driving for an hour once a month but what if i want to visit this city once a week or more.

Furthermore there are already plans to improve the highways. Construction on the 4th ring road has already started and the bridge is almost done. A tunnel will be openning in Salmiyah this summer to ease off traffic.

[margog]

well u r right Dubliner but these pepole always saying that... what shall we do ??

[Koweitien]

Originally Posted by margog

well u r right Dubliner but these pepole always saying that... what shall we do ??

I think time will tell

[KuwaitLover]

MPW=Ministry of Public Works

PQ=prequalification

PAHW=Public Authority for Housing Welfare

[Koweitien]

Thanks for clarifying

[Halawala]

Believe me, I love this project. But, in this case, it only takes less than 45 minutes to get to the other side of the bay on land, do you guys really need to spend a lot of money in building this bridge.

I mean in our case, (Qatar Bahrian bridge) we have to drive through (inhospitable environment) e7m e7m, and the 40 km long brige will save us more than 5 to 6 hours of driving time and time with e7m e7m. So what do u guys think??

[differences75]

I agree with Halawala, this project causes a lot of environmental damage .. but people as usual don't care .. and since there's alot of money available ... why not spend it anyways i hope this project at least stimulate the economy and speeds up the construction of silk city :P ... i can only hope

[Koweitien]

Actually it will take an hour to get to the other side I can see your point but think of it. You are working in City of Silk but you live in Kuwait City will you want to drive every morning for one hour to get to work? I wouldn't.

Furthermore, most of the environmental damage done to the bay is done by the ships going to shuwaikh port. When this project is completed more ships will go to Bubyan port doing less damage to the environment. Pl

[Halawala]

Originally Posted by Dubliner

Actually it will take an hour to get to the other side I can see your point but think of it. You are working in City of Silk but you live in Kuwait City will you want to drive every morning for one hour to get to work? I wouldn't.

Furthermore, most of the environmental damage done to the bay is done by the ships going to shuwaikh port. When this project is completed more ships will go to Bubyan port doing less damage to the environment. Pl

Ok, but an hour is not that bad compared to longer distances people have to travel. If they are going to shift the center of population north to Silk City, then wouldn't people already live there, and go to work there, instead of living in Kuwait City? It will almost cut the driving time in half, but still the cost of construction and the revenues (I think) wont equal any time after completion. Just think about--most of the people are just going to drive around the bay for free instead of pay 2 or 3 KD to go across the pond. Besides, are Kuwaitis really interested in this project? I am, cause I love briges and construction.

[Skoulikimou]

Originally Posted by Halawala

Ok, but an hour is not that bad compared to longer distances people have to travel. If they are going to shift the center of population north to Silk City, then wouldn't people already live there, and go to work there, instead of living in Kuwait City? It will almost cut the driving time in half, but still the cost of construction and the revenues (I think) wont equal any time after completion. Just think about--most of the people are just going to drive around the bay for free instead of pay 2 or 3 KD to go across the pond. Besides, are Kuwaitis really interested in this project? I am, cause I love briges and construction.

the idea of the project go way back to the early 70's , but the project (city of silk+boubyan port +the bridge ) was on hold due to the iraq iran war .

[Halawala]

^ Wow! It was that old, but after the Iran war came the invasion, and so i can see why it was constantly delayed.
(now is the perfect time!)

--How about building a bridge from Bahrain to Kuwait, so we can have a road connection from kuwait to Qatar via Bahrain. Then we can drive there without worries! (if only!!)

[Skoulikimou]

Originally Posted by Halawala

^ Wow! It was that old, but after the Iran war came the invasion, and so i can see why it was constantly delayed.
(now is the perfect time!)

--How about building a bridge from Bahrain to Kuwait, so we can have a road connection from kuwait to Qatar via Bahrain. Then we can drive there without worries! (if only!!)

lol, building a bridge from kuwait to bahrain that will something around 400KM

[Halawala]

Originally Posted by skoulikimou

lol, building a bridge from kuwait to bahrain that will something around 400KM

It would take three and a half hours to drive across! Its a crazy idea, but at least we will bypass e7m e7m!