Topics Discussed at the Riffa Views Social Gathering - October 28, 2024

A portion of the annual service charges are allocated to the reserve account, and to date, no withdrawals have been made from it.

Additional construction requests for units are subject to new requirements to ensure the provision of the additional electrical load required for these requests without affecting the loads on substations. If additional capacity is needed in the substation, the applicant will bear the necessary expenses.

Efforts are currently underway to improve the condition of the grass, which will take some time to grow fully. Additionally, work is ongoing to adjust irrigation pipes to ensure an adequate water supply. The garden is expected to be in suitable condition before the end of the year. The landscaping team is also working on plans to develop the garden, adjust the walkway, and plant trees based on the available budget.

The possibility of planting trees in the common areas of this area will be studied.

The Riffa Views Master Plan has been submitted to the Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA) for approval. The Association's Board and Riffa Views Company are following up on all required procedures with various government entities to expedite the approval process.

The Urban Planning and Development Authority (UPDA) has been contacted to approve the construction standards and specifications in Riffa Views in preparation for forwarding them to the Municipality for approval. These standards will be adopted once the Riffa Views Master Plan is finalized.

A dedicated entry lane for residents has been added at Gate (2), and a similar lane will be established at Gate (3) in 2025, subject to budget availability. The movement of vehicles entering and exiting is regularly studied to explore ways to improve access and exits smoothly.

This proposal will be carefully studied to evaluate the feasibility of its implementation according to requirements and available budget.

The Riffa Views management continuously intensifies efforts to combat all insects, pests, and rodents in coordination with the current service provider. Additionally, stray dogs are captured and removed from Riffa Views in coordination with the relevant authorities. A falconer has also been contracted to catch and relocate unwanted birds from the area.

The Association's Board has prepared a list of priority projects which are implemented based on available budgets. The best cost-saving methods are followed when executing these projects, including ensuring work quality and optimizing expenses.

The Association's Board will hold an introductory meeting with Awali Hospital officials to explore potential collaboration for medical emergencies.

Work is ongoing to develop a timeline for implementing all major projects in the Association Strategic Plan. Regarding the KPIs, their achievement will be assessed a year from now.

Riffa Views already contains several fenced sports facilities (football and basketball courts), as well as playgrounds located within communal gardens. Therefore, the objectives of this proposal are already being met on the ground.

These situations are dealt with continuously, where emails are sent to residents of the area informing them of the temporary road closures. WhatsApp notifications will also be sent to residents to facilitate the delivery of these notices.

Periodic circulars are sent regarding the rules for dealing with pets in communal gardens, including the obligation of pet owners to remove waste while taking them outside. Signage regarding this matter has been placed in most communal gardens. Personal communication is also conducted with pet owners to encourage adherence to these guidelines.

Plans are underway to improve traffic signs as per the proposal.

Children's play equipment has been installed in (27) communal gardens containing designated play areas. The possibility of adding more of these amenities will be reviewed based on budget availability.

The possibility of providing additional parking areas in this area will be studied.