A Diary of a New Town
This was in today’s Al Qabas (daily paper). It’s not as bad as they say: it hasn’t been a year! In fact they’ve made a lot of progress in their first few months. However I have noticed a significant slow down recently.
If anyone has information, please post a comment. I will try to talk to the project manager later this week.
UPDATE 28/3/2010
There are some signs of activity around the area. I haven’t had a chance to visit the project manager – I’m traveling. It’s not as bad as is in the paper!
I know it’s borderline childish… but I enjoyed driving on our first new road. Keep safe out there… Still some large vehicles around.
It’s been a while since I posted and there have been many developments. The area is one big mess, but if you look at the big picture, it’s getting there… I can’t wait for all the mud to go and the noise of the heavy trucks and builders.
Instead of taking lots of photos, I took a short drive around block 1 (and a tiny bit of 2) and speeded up the boring bits. I will repeat this when there is a visible difference to the area I filmed.
Less than a year from now, this will be a memory and we will have a town that looks as boring as any other town in Kuwait 
I can’t wait.
In case you’re wondering, the background music is Les Hooper’s ‘Muddy Road’.
Rubbish Truck takes Mud Bath
A friend & neighbour posted these images on Facebook November 29th. I saw them yesterday and he kindly gave me permission to use them today. Thank you Moosa.
Parallel to the development we’re having in phase 3, the footpaths are finally being put in place in the established areas. It’s nice to see the increase in the level of activity around us. Within the next year or so, Mangaf will have a much more complete look.
I’ve been watching these people since the day they started. I’m disappointed not to see space being left for trees! It seems we will get these horrible concrete paths (which is an improvement – yes) but I wish some green finds its way to us! God knows we need it.
This is our first new road. I took this shot on November 13th as it started to take shape. It will link the exit road off highway 30 to the middle (Fire Brigade) road. As sad as it sounds, I was excited to drive over it
