Ashghal completes work on 15 new schools and kindergartens

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that the construction of 13 new schools and two kindergartens for the 2017-18 academic year has been completed.

Of these, 12 schools and two nurseries have been handed over to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for the new school year, which begins today, while another school is in the process of being delivered, the authority has said in a statement.The total value of the new educational buildings is around QR878mn, with each school comprising 25 classrooms to accommodate 650 students and each kindergarten including 12 classrooms to cater to 240 pupils, the statement notes.Ashghal also informed that it has accomplished the construction of 73 schools and 37 kindergartens within and outside Doha since 2013."The new educational facilities have been handed over as per the schedule and required specifications prior to the new academic year in light of Ashghal’s keen contribution to this vital sector as a top priority set by the country in Qatar National Vision 2030," the statement noted.

A bio lab.The construction of these educational facilities follows the standard design model for schools, comprising facilities such as science, language and IT laboratories, sports and art halls, multipurpose halls, gymnasiums, libraries and classrooms in addition to outdoor spaces with shaded parking spaces, playgrounds and service buildings.Likewise, the nurseries are composed of 12 classrooms to accommodate 240 children, shaded playing and activity areas, music, language and computer rooms, in addition to a library, classrooms and external spaces, comprising shaded parking spaces, green areas and service buildings.Being awarded the three-star Global Sustainability Assessment System certification in design and construction by the Gulf Organisation for Research and Development, Ashghal stressed that it sought to comply with green building specifications in a way that would help reduce energy usage by 25%, achieve lower water consumption, improve indoor environment and reflect the local architecture and heritage, the statement further noted.Also, the design of schools and kindergartens is in line with the Qatari code for people with special needs, providing ramps at entrances and exits with special specifications for restrooms and other areas. It also complies with safety requirements adopted by Global Fire & Security Systems and Qatar's Civil Defence.The 15 new schools and kindergartens are as follows:

1. Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys, Umm Al Saneem2. Juwairiya Bin Al Harith Pimary School for Girls, Umm Al Saneem3. Ahmad bin Mohamed Al Thani for Boys, Umm Al Saneem4. Al Kharsaah School For Girls, Al Barg5. Al Kharsaah School For Boys, Al Barg6. Al Kaaban School for Girls, Al Kaaban7. Sawda Bint Zamaa Prep School for Girls, Al Wakrah8. Al Hidaya Special Needs School, Al Thumama9. Muaither Prep School for Girls, Muaither10. Fatima Bint Al Walid Prep School for Girls, Al Mearad11. Al Taawun Primary School for Girls, Al Mearad12. Al Huda Primary School for Girls, Al Mearad13. Rawda Bint Jassim Secondary School for Girls, Al Mearad14. Al Buraq Kindergarten, Rawdat Rashid15. Swiss School Kindergarten, Al Rayyan