Alfardan Properties has been recognised for its contributions towards the National Programme for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed).
At a ceremony held on Sunday to mark the fourth anniversary of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation’s (Kahramaa) Tarsheed programme, HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani honoured Omar Alfardan, president and CEO, Alfardan Group, for Alfardan Properties’ contributions and innovative approach to sustainability across its portfolio of residential and commercial premium
properties.
Kahramaa had launched Tarsheed, under the patronage of HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, to ensure that Qatar’s resources are protected for the benefit of future
generations.
Al Gassar Resort, an Alfardan Elite Collection property, received the first prize in the Tarsheed Conserving Building Competition in the ‘residential’ category.
In a statement issued yesterday, Alfardan Properties said Al Gassar Resort was recognised for the implementation of several building conserving initiatives, including a district cooling plant and motion detector sensors in public areas, but most notably for its grey water treatment plant - a landmark initiative from Alfardan Properties designed to conserve water consumption, a topic regularly discussed on a national scale for its importance to Qatar’s future.
Commenting on the recognition, Omar Alfardan said: “It is an honour to be recognised for our ongoing efforts to support national initiatives that aim to enhance the well-being of the citizens of Qatar. Alfardan Group stands in solidarity with HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, in achieving the goals set forth by his pioneering
vision for the country.
“We are committed to leading by example and implementing energy- and water-saving solutions to safeguard resources for the future generations.”
Numerous building conserving initiatives have contributed to the recognition of Al Gassar Resort and showcased the “forward-thinking sustainable approach” to residential living.
“The grey water treatment plant is a great example as it encourages innovation in water supply, reuse and recycling, and increases the efficient use of water within domestic settings. It collects grey water from the three towers’ showers and hand wash areas, and through a filtration, chemical and purification system, is re-pumped for the apartment and public areas’ QC flushing systems,” the statement notes.
Last year, Alfardan Properties signed a partnership agreement and pledged alongside Kahramaa to help meet national aspirations to achieve some of the critical goals for water and electricity conservation.