Municipal Technical Committee approves modification of Musailah Beach usage to enhance recreational and sports activities

The head of the Technical Committee at the Municipal Council, Engineer Manira Jassim Al-Amir, announced that the committee discussed during its meeting a number of regulatory, service, and developmental files. These included the development of the Maysil Beach project, changing the use of the parking site designated to serve the Public Prosecution building in the Shuwaikh Administrative Area, and allocating a fresh water pipeline in the Riqah and Umm Tawain areas, alongside adjusting the distribution of transit passenger hotels in the new T2 passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport.

Engineer Al-Amir clarified that these files address diverse needs, ranging from the development of public facilities and enhancement of government services to the regulation of urban land uses and the provision of spaces for recreational and sports activities, in accordance with regulatory requirements and the specifications of relevant authorities.

The committee discussed a request from the Ministry of Finance to amend the Municipal Council’s decision regarding the Maysil Beach development project, “Beach 2,” which is affiliated with the Tourism Projects Company. The total area of the site is approximately 70,334.5 square meters. The proposed amendment aims to regulate construction, commercial, recreational, sports, and cultural uses. Specifically, 5% of the site area, equivalent to approximately 3,516.7 square meters, is designated for commercial uses, including retail shops, restaurants, and cafes. Meanwhile, 15% of the area, equivalent to approximately 10,550.1 square meters, is allocated for recreational, training, educational, and covered sports uses, along with supporting facilities.

The proposed activities include a recreational, training, and educational center; indoor and outdoor children’s play areas; exhibitions and museums; covered sports fields; water activities; skiing halls; theaters; cinemas; a health club; squares for festivals and events; and various multi-purpose recreational facilities.

The technical opinion indicated approval of the amendment to the previous decision, with the condition that service areas are not counted within the construction areas. It also mandated the submission and approval of detailed plans by the competent authorities before issuing permits, coordination with the Ministry of Finance regarding the concluded contract, and obtaining approval from the General Directorate of Traffic.

Furthermore, the committee discussed a request from the Ministry of Justice to change the use of land previously designated as a multi-story parking lot to serve the Public Prosecution building and adjacent structures in the Shuwaikh Administrative Area. The new designation is for an administrative building and a multi-story parking facility. According to the layout plans, the site area is approximately 6,625.37 square meters. This request is implemented pursuant to Cabinet Decision No. (224), issued on February 24, 2026, concerning the necessary measures to enable the Public Prosecution to construct the administrative building and parking facility on the site.

The technical opinion included approval of the request, subject to the building height not exceeding ten floors, the submission of a detailed traffic study to the Structural Planning Directorate for approval prior to implementation, coordination with relevant ministries and entities, and adherence to their requirements before execution.

In the context of supporting infrastructure needs, the committee also addressed a request from the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy to allocate a fresh water pipeline approximately 480 meters long and 5 meters wide in the Riqah and Umm Tawain areas. The pipeline will extend from the intersection of the Sixth Ring Road, adjacent to the Ammunition Camp, with the aim of supplying a newly designated camp.

According to the transaction, the study showed no conflicts and that the site is suitable, while the technical opinion approved the allocation of the route, subject to compliance with the conditions of the Sub-Committee for Utilities and Public Services and coordination with them prior to implementation, with the possibility of modifying the route’s lengths and coordinates within the prescribed limits if infrastructure services or regulatory requirements so dictate. In the file concerning the development of the new passenger terminal (T2) at Kuwait International Airport, the committee discussed the Ministry of Public Works’ request to amend the previous decision regarding commercial spaces, allowing the area allocated for the transit passenger hotel to be divided into two separate hotels, one in the eastern wing and the other in the western wing. The amendment aims to redistribute the total area allocated for the hotel, amounting to 7,500 square meters, without adding new construction or commercial areas. The technical opinion approved the amendment to the item specifying the number of hotels, setting it at two hotels for transit passengers, with the total approved area, while adhering to the remaining areas and conditions stipulated in the previous decision. Amira emphasized that the files discussed by the committee reflect the multifaceted nature of the technical work undertaken by the Municipal Council, ranging from the development of recreational and tourism projects to supporting government facilities and service networks, as well as regulating land use, all in order to ensure compliance with approved controls and the requirements of relevant authorities.