Ashghal announces its completion of 80% development works on Losail International Circuit
- 4 years ago
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced on Monday that 80% of the total development works on Losail International Circuit has been successfully completed.
During a press conference, the Public Works Authorities said that, this major project has contributed enormously to the success of The Grand Prix of Qatar, which is the first level of MotoGP World Championship 2021.
The most vital works accomplished include the design and carrying out of lighting system for the racetrack, and rider equipping rooms.
During this occasion of completing 80% development works, Eng. Ali Ibrahim Ashkanani, Head of the Northern Areas Section in the Roads Projects Department in Ashghal, emphasised the vitality of the project due to Losail International Circuit being a global interface that hosts mechanical sports. Along with this, it places Qatar on the map as a central sports destination that attracts the most significant events to continuously prove its ability to conduct and host the largest global and regional sporting tournament with a high level of competence.
Eng. Hamad Al Badr, the project engineer, stated that the project includes two levels to rehabilitate the circuit to host the MotoGP World Championship 2021. Hence, Ashghal was eager to successfully complete the developmental works of the first level ahead of the scheduled date; Thus, the project completion rate reached 80% of the total developmental works.
The project also includes the design and implementation of a lighting system in compliance with international requirements, standards and design requirements of the FIA (International Motorcycle Federation) and FIM (International Motorcycle Federation). Along with the design and carrying out of equipping rooms for the riders in line with international rules and requirements. These works that are implemented in order to enhance them has contributed greatly to the success of The Grand Prix of Qatar, which was organised over a period of three days, from Friday March 26th 2021, leading up to hosting the next rounds of MotoGP World Championship at Losail International Circuit on April 2, 3 and 4, 2021.
The developmental works that have been carried out so far also is inclusive of supplying and installing the latest lighting systems for circuits in the world. It is worth noting that 542 lighting poles and 3,703 lighting units (LED) have been installed, in addition to designing a new building with equipping rooms that includes 12 rooms with an area of 1,450 m2. In addition, a design of the staff accommodation building has been completed and will be carried out as part of the project’s second level.
Phase 2 which is ongoing at the moment, includes the implementation of a two-story accommodation building for employees with an area of 2,200 m2. The building also contains service and recreational facilities, such as, a social club, a fitness centre, football and basketball courts. In addition, this phase includes the removal of the existing petrol station and rebuilding a new station in accordance with WOQOD requirements and standards. As it will provide all necessary services for LCSC users, while providing them with the necessary fuel.
It is worth mentioning that Ashghal is also eager on supporting local products and Qatari manufacturers, as many Qatari materials were used in the circuit’s developmental works. Such as in concrete works, insulation and finishing, as well as various elevators and doors that were used in the construction of the new buildings.
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