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2/26/24, 11:08 AM Dubai Municipality Announces $30 Million Creek Wall Safety Project To Prevent Flooding
The project aims to enhance the effectiveness of the creek’s retaining walls by

upgrading the dock, reconstructing sections that have been damaged and
dilapidated over the past 50 years, and preventing potential flooding during harsh

weather conditions.

This effort aims to minimise disruptions to commercial traffic caused by flooding or

bad weather.

Dubai Creek safety

The project is set to be implemented in two phases, with the initial phase involving
the restoration of a 2.1km stretch along the Deira side of Dubai Creek.

The site will be divided into multiple sections, and each segment will be sequentially

patterned to ensure uninterrupted docking traffic.

The second phase will cover a 2.3km length on the Bur Dubai side.

Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, stated that the project

highlights Dubai Municipality’s commitment to transforming Dubai into a more

attractive and innovative city by enhancing various elements and services it offers
through the strategic and sustainable development of all coastal facilities and

infrastructure in the Emirate.

The goal is to solidify Dubai’s position as a global tourism hub and augment its

economic and commercial prosperity.

The project’s 14-month timeline includes the restoration of the 2.1 km Deira pier,

which involves replacement and the rehabilitation of damaged sections of the

concrete wall, reaching a depth of 8m and increasing its height to 3m.

These improvements aim to ensure the safe docking of ships in the area.

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