Local resident AbdulRahman sent me this article from Al Watan daily – published November 25th. The Minister of Works attended a local Diwaniya and discussed various matters about Mangaf’s development. These meetings are always good reminders to keep things moving. I was pleased to see that the issue of this bridge was brought up – as it’s been dead for over a year now.
Archive for the 'News' Category
In the Papers
December 1, 2009Police Station
July 2, 2009Good news.
According to our Parliament Website, MP Salem Al Namlan has suggested a police station for Mangaf. This comes as the population density increases etc etc.
This is good. I believe the large Co-Op area currently under development – see here - will probably include the station.
Thank you Bu Nawaf
May 12, 2009A gentleman named Bu Nawaf called Scope TV yesterday (I just saw the repeat) and warned about Mangaf. I fully agree with him when he talked about the many rental apartments in the middle of residential areas. The particular example he gave is in front of my house. I wouldn’t mind it so much if families move in – even with the traffic/parking problems. But what if it becomes a camp?!
He offered to take Scope around the area to show them the shops in Aziziya – which he compared to Khaitan and Jileeb. I think it will become better with the new co-op there. I hope!
I’m very pleased to hear someone caring about the area and warning about potential problems – seeking change.
Bu Nawaf – if there is anything I can do to help, please email me.
Let the Digging Commence
April 9, 2009I am pleased to announce that work will begin on a 20-month contract for the drain/sanitary lines and roads in Blocks 1 and 2 in Mangaf. They have started the measuring and digging will commence May 1st.
These men from the compny doing the work were working an hour ago on sight.
Roads by 2011
February 27, 2009I found this document on the Parliament’s website. According to the minutes of meeting for Kuwait’s plan, Mangaf’s roads are planned to start (tendering etc which we have already seen) in 2008 and complete by 2011.
2011 !!!!
Google Earth Update
February 4, 2009
They updated this finally and I would guess this image was captured in April 2008. My main clue is that the foundations for the new orange houses (in block 1) are being dug in this photo, and that’s when it all started.
I promised an update almost two years ago… I didn’t expect it would take this long.
I will work on getting the next one and hope it will have new roads on it 
