An artist's view of the park. Image courtesy: SPA
Makkah Municipality plans stone park
MAKKAH, 7 days ago
The Holy Makkah Municipality is building the first stone park on about 1,000 sq m as part of the park projects it is carrying out.
The municipality aims to utilise recycled materials and benefit from leftover stones generated by some projects in Makkah.
The parks project will improve the landscapes of parks and public facilities, achieve environmental sustainability, and provide unique places that combine natural beauty and local heritage through the use of local resources and sustainable technologies, a Saudi Press Agency report said.
The project will involve the optimal use of local materials and natural resources in an effective, environmentally and architecturally balanced manner.
The stone park will be built from environmentally friendly materials; facilities such as seating areas, educational paths around the stones, and children's play areas will be added.
The rocks and stones used are durable materials easy to clean and maintain, thus reducing the need for regular maintenance. They also allow for adaptation to climate challenges, with designs that take into account changes in temperature and rainfalls, the report said.
