Faisal, Emir of Makkah region, on Sunday was briefed on several projects already accomplished, ongoing and planned projects by Jeddah Mayoralty east of the expressway in Wadi Al-Asla (eastern Corniche) within an area of 120 million sq. meters. Adil Faqih, Mayor of Jeddah, also briefed the Emir about the first and second stage of the eastern forest project. Prince Khaled and Mayor Faqih reviewed with officials of Jeddah Company for Urban Development projects east of the expressway including the eastern forest project, wet plots of land, the sewage lake, Wadi Al-Asla, national recreation park, farmers' village, international museum, closure of the garbage dumping ground, the two projects for the central transport station and the socio-cultural center. Green area, Faqih said, also came under discussion with a specialist company. He said the presentation and the integrated study covered environmental planning, design, financial, marketing and economic aspects of the projects. The green areas will cover a big chunk of the eastern Corniche and the entire belt will be irrigated with sewage lake water after tertiary treatment. Faqih hoped that the study would be completed by January next. The project, he said, includes recreation, sports and education facilities built as per Saudi and international specifications to have a sustainable, clean environment. Treated water from the sewage lake can be utilized in the creation of an artificial lake, the mayor said. There is also a plan to construct housing complexes to be offered on easy installments.
