SDPW completes and maintains Al Raqqa Children's Centre

November 23, 2025 / 2:02 PM

Sharjah 24: Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW) has completed comprehensive maintenance and development work on Al Raqqa Children's Centre, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the infrastructure of community centres and provide a safe and modern environment for children. The work, covering an area of approximately 1,200 square metres, included the rehabilitation of the administrative building, the gymnasium, and the swimming pool, in addition to comprehensive external and service works, including fences and support facilities.

Adopting international standards

Specifically, the work on the administrative building included replacing all flooring, upgrading the restrooms, improving the IT and air conditioning systems, and updating the electromechanical systems to meet the latest standards. In the gymnasium, the wooden flooring was replaced according to international specifications, the building was insulated, and the internal lighting and air conditioning systems were upgraded to ensure an ideal and safe environment for children during physical activities.

Regarding the swimming pool, the development work included replacing the surrounding flooring, upgrading the pool's internal structure, implementing necessary insulation work, and replacing the internal lighting systems, all of which contribute to improving safety and comfort.

Providing a safe educational environment for children

In this context, Engineer Hadef Al Khader, Director of the Building Maintenance Department at SDPW stated that the completion of the maintenance and development project for Al Raqqa Children’s Centre is part of a series of projects implemented by the department to provide a safe and comprehensive educational and recreational environment for children.

Al Khader confirmed that the SDPW is keen to apply the highest quality standards in the execution of the work, in line with the Sharjah government’s vision to enhance the infrastructure of community and service facilities.”

Al Khader emphasised that the department continues to implement development and maintenance projects in various areas of the emirate, meeting the aspirations of the community and keeping pace with the rapid growth in services provided to citizens and residents.