DOHA: Barwa Real Estate Group and the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) have signed a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement for projects to benefit the education sector.
Under the agreement, Barwa Real Estate will develop eight public schools by 2022 and provide maintenance support over a period of 25 years under the Qatar Schools PPP Development Programme – Package 1.
The schools will be directly leased to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education upon completion of all construction works.
Barwa Real Esate Acting Group CEO Abdulla Jobara Al Romaihi said: “This is the first Public-Private Partnership. Barwa has a long track record of projects implemented previously in collaboration with governmental bodies, all of which aim to improve the level of services provided by the state to the Qatari community.”
He added: “In Barwa, we are constantly striving to diversify the sectors in which we work and invest in. Developing the educational sector represents a top priority for the state. Qatar has significant allocations dedicated to developing education sector and improving the outcomes of the educational process. This will be achieved through providing proper environment and facilities necessary to support the educational process.”
School facilities
Each of the new schools would offer 30 classes, including allocated classes and facilities for special needs. Classes would accommodate 786 students according to the approved design model.
The schools would have dedicated and equipped educational facilities for science, linguistics, IT, sports, arts and activities, as well as libraries. Schools would also offer outdoor spaces, sports fields, car parks and service buildings.
The schools would feature new designs and new interior colours for different age groups. A three-star Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) system would be implemented in educational facilities, which is based on the application of sustainability standards and green building requirements in design and construction.
Barwa also takes into account the compliance with NFPA and Civil Defence requirements, and the construction requirements for special needs, including entrances, exits and toilets.