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Refurbishment of the Water Garden – Oasis in the City By: John A. Davies Continuing my series of articles about the public gardens of the Kingdom of Bahrain and in this instance the BD2.9m refurbishment of the Water Garden at Alguful in Manama, I put the following questions to Director of Urban Development, Architect Ms. Raweya Al Mannaei of Municipalities and Urban Planning at the Ministry of Works.
Photorealistic bird’s eye view of the Water Garden
The Water Garden is one of the oldest public gardens in Manama, what brought about its refurbishment? The project was initiated by H.R.H. Princess Sabeeka Bint Ebrahim Al Khalifa, wife of H.M. King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and President of the Supreme Council for Women, who, knowing the place the Water Garden occupies in the hearts of Bahrainis, was inspired by a vision to bring it up to date - more in keeping with 21st Century needs. Her Royal Highness has maintained a keen interest in the project throughout its development.
: Plan of the Water Garden
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: Site Development Plan
