Speaking at the First Underground Infrastructure Middle East Conference and Exhibition, Works Ministry Public Works Affairs Under-Secretary Nayef Al Kalali spoke about the rehabilitation and asset management works which need to occur in order to fix the state of Bahrain’s sewerage network, of which almost a third is in a state of severe deterioration.
“The infrastructure in Bahrain is rapidly exceeding its lifetime and as of now 30 per cent of the network has deteriorated or is rapidly deteriorating,” said Mr Al Kalali.
“Bahrain is also lacking in comprehensive storm drainage networks,” Mr Al Kalali said.
Local sources report that Mr Al Kalali identified high operating and maintenance costs as well as the reluctance of engineers to work in infrastructural fields as serious issues facing underground infrastructure works in Bahrain.
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