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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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