They started putting up a fence around Safat Square today in preparation for the construction of the new large fountain project that will take it’s place. [Link]
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They started putting up a fence around Safat Square today in preparation for the construction of the new large fountain project that will take it’s place. [Link]
15 replies on “Bye Bye Safat”
Kuwait is progressing, hope this new square brings peace, tranquility and unity to everyone and becomes a symbol of progress and unity.
That sucks. I hope the little underpass remains after the fountain is built since its things like that which give a city character.
Kuwait needs more underpasses like that.
It’s the first time i see a project moves so fast! if they want something they do it, otherwise we are stuck with traffic, lack of healthcare and those million other things.
I think it’s political. A two year project costing only 3 million? In Kuwait?
This, I believe, is a move to curb the raucous Friday protests which have been taking place lately in Safat. Smart move.
Hmm.. that’s an interesting analysis there
the protests can easily be moved to another location…
@Mark
Yes, but these people insist on having their protests in Safat for “Symbolic” value (Safat has political significance in Kuwait’s history).
The government has warned them repeatedly to have their protests in the area opposite the Parliament only, but they insist on having it in Safat. So, to spare itself violent confrontation the government decided to “beautify” Safat for two years (just in time for the next elections) at the total cost of 3 million KD! Once again, smart move.
Next move. The construction of a shopping mall opposite the Parliament 🙂
LOL
Now that’s a nice idea a shopping mall close to the Parliament. A very very smart move 😉
Add a food court too
Darn! man i would miss that place :((
Mark, do u have more info or any links for that “..new large fountain project that will take it’s place”?
Some renovations were made in Al-Mubarakiya Souk as well. Namely, the square and Mubarak’s Hut, which was a mini parliament, in the late 1890s up till the early 1900s, and a pharmacy. More renovations will come.
Good Old memories :((
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