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2/27/24, 10:29 AM                     Dubai Municipality invests Dh112m to upgrade Dubai Creek's historic pier, walls


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             Dubai: Dubai Municipality embarks on a monumental project


             aimed at rejuvenating and fortifying the supporting walls lining


             the Deira side of Dubai Creek, with an investment of AED 112

             million. The initiative, unveiled on Sunday, signifies the


             municipality's commitment to enhance the resilience and


             infrastructure of this historic waterway.



             The comprehensive endeavour seeks to bolster the efficacy of the

             creek's retaining walls by undertaking a series of measures,



              including the refurbishment of docks, reconstruction of


              deteriorated sections accumulated over the past half-century and


              fortification against potential flooding during adverse weather

              conditions. The project aims to minimize disruptions to


              commercial traffic, ensuring smoother maritime operations year-


              round.



              The project is set to unfold in two distinct phases and the initial


              stage will focus on rehabilitating a 2.1-kilometre stretch along the


              Deira side of Dubai Creek. To facilitate uninterrupted docking

              traffic, the site will be meticulously segmented, with each section


              undergoing sequential upgrades. The subsequent phase will








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