HIBAPRESS – Ahmed Al-Musaed
The rehabilitation project of "Jeddah" Square in the city of Oujda sparked a wide debate in local circles and during the February session of the Municipal Council, where opinions were divided between those who considered the work mere "patching" that does not meet the aspirations of the residents, and the technical reports that confirm that the intervention was carried out according to precise restoration engineering that seeks sustainability and rationalization of resources.
According to sources at HIBAPRESS, the available data confirms that the work was not random on the part of the company holding the contract under the supervision of the development company "Oujda for Development", but rather underwent a strict technical series that included structural cleansing by removing the old tiles and the dilapidated installation system that was based on previous "construction waste", which threatened the flatness of the ground; then structural valuation in order to preserve the original concrete slab that technical expertise proved to be in good condition, which saved unjustified demolition and reconstruction costs; and also the local treatment to reinforce the damaged or missing places with new concrete to ensure the cohesion of the entire floor before the final paving process.
The same sources also clarify that the description of "patching" lacks accuracy when placed in its strategic context; the process falls within the program to address the urban deficit, this program, by its nature, is not a comprehensive renewal project that requires total demolition, but rather an intelligent intervention that aims to address the deficiencies in the most fragile public spaces, while relying on and developing the existing, valid structures, within the framework of rationalizing public spending and directing it towards priorities.
It also confirmed that the development company "Oujda for Development" adhered to the applicable technical principles, as the installation of the new ground cover was carried out according to a technical system that suits the nature of the square and its uses, which ensures its resilience to time and climatic factors, and adopting a rational approach to restore the "Jeddah" square without wasting public money on infrastructure that is still usable, while focusing on aesthetics and function at the same time.
