We mobilized a comprehensive study to document the current state of Wadi Gaza. The massive undertaking included surveys of the local physical settings, use of land, legal status, biodiversity, ecosystem health, natural and cultural heritage, existing infrastructure, extent of environmental pollution, local economy, water resources and the legal and institutional framework.

Our team designed Wadi Gaza Natural Park and Greenway to improve health and revive the wetland environment by creating habitat for the wetland’s rich ecosystem, rebuilding local bird and plant populations, restoring natural functions of the wadi and creating educational, recreational and commercial opportunities for the five local municipalities. Landscape design incorporated urban development plans. To build long-term resilience, we designed flood protection and pollution control measures, including constructed wetlands and smart bio-saline agriculture that would use treated wastewater.

Our investment plan provides for a total CAPEX budget of around US $47 million to carry out a package of projects completed over a five-year timeframe, including works for rehabilitating the Wadi’s ecosystem, construction of park and recreation facilities, solid waste management, institutional and legal arrangements, flood management and protection, and conservation of flora and fauna. Once completed, the total running costs of the Wadi Gaza Natural Park are about US $2.5 million per annum.

We worked with local and international partners to advise stakeholders on complete project implementation, from project financing to construction phasing, monitoring, through to planning operation and maintenance.