The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has introduced an intelligent irrigation system at two major parks in Al Khor, marking another step in Qatar's drive towards smarter water management. Ashghal, in its post on X, said the project has reduced irrigation water consumption by 25% compared with conventional methods by optimising the use of treated wastewater through soil moisture sensors and smart control technologies.
Implemented in collaboration with Al Khor and Al Dhakhira Municipality, the project covers Al Tawasul Traditional Park and Al Khor Municipality Park. The automated system supplies water only when needed, improving irrigation efficiency, lowering operational costs, and supporting the country's digital transformation and sustainability goals, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Ashghal said the initiative also promotes more sustainable water resource management by reducing losses and wastage, lowering demand for treated wastewater used for irrigation, decreasing the carbon footprint associated with park maintenance, and cutting the operating hours of pumping equipment to improve energy efficiency. The authority added that the project enhances operational performance by reducing maintenance time and costs, extending the lifespan of irrigation assets, and improving the quality of services provided to park visitors.
The smart irrigation system has been introduced at two of Al Khor's best-known public parks, each serving a distinct recreational and environmental role. Al Tawasul Traditional Park, inaugurated in 2015 under the Ras Laffan Industrial City Community Outreach Programme, covers about 25,800sqm and combines recreation with Qatari heritage and environmental education. The family-oriented park features children's play areas, sports facilities, walking and jogging tracks, landscaped green spaces, and traditional architectural elements inspired by Qatar's cultural identity. It also includes a small environmental section housing birds and animals and has hosted the Ministry of Culture's “Al Baraha” heritage events.
Al Khor Municipality Park, also known as Al Khor Family Park, is one of Qatar's oldest and largest public parks. Opened in 1983 and extensively redeveloped before reopening in 2020, the 240,000sqm park attracts around half a million visitors annually. Its attractions include expansive green areas, an artificial lake, a zoo, a museum, a miniature train, an amphitheatre, children's playgrounds, and picnic facilities, making it one of the country's leading family destinations.
