Kuwait Municipality conditionally approves cloud data site cable route

Kuwait Municipality has granted conditional approval for a crucial underground cable route to facilitate a cloud data site in Sulaibiya. The approval, issued to the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, specifies a five-meter-wide, 434.61-meter-long path for an 11-volt medium voltage cable.

The project's go-ahead is contingent on strict adherence to the requirements set by the Subcommittee for Public Utilities and Services. Before installation, the ministry must coordinate with all relevant service ministries. The municipality also reserves the right to relocate or modify the route if it conflicts with existing infrastructure or for regulatory reasons, provided the allocated length is not exceeded.

Initial route proposals faced obstacles due to overlaps with existing infrastructure, including transformer stations, a mosque, and roads, as detailed in a technical opinion approved by Municipality Director Manal Al-Asfour. The ministry subsequently provided revised coordinates to circumvent these issues.

In a separate development, the Municipal Council's Legal and Financial Committee approved a draft regulation for erecting monuments and sculptures. This regulation aims to create a unified framework for public spaces, preserving Kuwait's architectural and aesthetic identity while preventing commercial use. It stipulates that monuments must represent historical, national, cultural, or social events and possess aesthetic value, with advertising or branding strictly prohibited.