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As taken from http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=261893

SALMIYA PARK

This competition winning design was commissioned by Kuwait Commercial Markets Complex Company for it a build-operate-transfer bid for PAAF. Gulf COnsult undertook the concept design of all recreational, landscape and engineerng elements. Architectural concept by Dino Georgio.

A large barren area of Salmiya will be transformed into a lush, 'green' family park, offering a wide range of passive and active recreational activities, cultural events and educational opportunities.

• Extensive Landscaped Park.
• Narrow Gauge Railway.
• Sports Facilities.
• Exercise Course.
• Water Features.
• Amusement Park.

Cost: KD 18.0 million

Project Data:
Public leisure/recreational/park facilities of 325,400 sq.m area including 32,540 sq.m for commercial use.

• Cultural Village and Amphitheatre.
• Picnic Area.
• Botanical Garden.
• Maintenence Building.
• Car Parking Spaces for 1,450 cars.

10% of the site is designated for commercial uses, principally taking the form of one major shopping mall.