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Sheikh Jaber Bridge exceeds KD 738 mln - minister

Minister of Electricity and water and Minister of Public Works Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim
Minister of Electricity and water and Minister of Public Works Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim
KUWAIT, Dec 29 (KUNA) -- Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Bridge, the biggest project in the country, will exceed its budget of KD 738 million, Minister of Electricity and water and Minister of Public Works Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim announced Sunday.
The minister told the press, while taking a field tour to the construction site in Sabiya area, that studies made before launching the construction all indicated that the location was free of obstacles and was environmentally suitable.
The project management has been ensuring, throughout the phases of the construction, that marine life is staying intact; new habitats were made available to accommodate estranged marine creatures, he added.
The 36-km-long bridge will stretch from Shuwaikh to the northern town of Al-Sabiya across Kuwait Bay. It will be made up of two roads, each with three lanes, along with two rest and services stations.
What uniquely characterizes the Bridge is building a shrimp-farming system; a move that reflects the keenness in preserving marine life. (end) am.abd.nfm KUNA 291652 Dec 13NNNN