Dubai to build running tracks in labour camps

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Dubai to build running tracks in labour camps

Dubai - A 1,500-metre long walking track in Muhaisnah and a 700-metre long track in Jebel Ali are being planned.

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Published: Wed 28 Sep 2016, 4:26 PM

The Dubai Municipality has recently issued work orders to complete the project of running tracks and sports facilities at Muhaisnah and Jebel Ali labour camps.

Eng. Juma Khalifa Al Fuqae, Director of General Maintenance Department, said the project included constructing a 1,500-metre long walking track in Muhaisnah and a 700-metre long track in Jebel Ali to allow labourers to walk and run in their residential complexes.

The project includes a lot of foundation work required to prepare the track and build necessary layers as per the specifications. Walkways with interlocks, painting work and planning for the final rubber layer for the tracks will be added later.

The project also includes the setting up fixed exercise equipment necessary for muscle building at both these camps. Work is also being carried out in coordination with the Public Parks and Horticulture Department to provide the necessary green corridors at both the places. The project is being implemented at an estimated cost of Dh3.8 million.

Al Fuqae said that such projects comes in line with Dubai Municipality plan to support the provision of adequate health environment for all workers and improve the living environment for them.

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