Kabul Municipality has initiated the comprehensive reconstruction and development of Shahr-e Naw Park through a public–private partnership project, with a total cost of 1,904,028,294 Afghanis.
Covering an area of 90,663 square meters, Shahr-e Naw Park is regarded as one of Kabul’s oldest and most significant recreational parks. Due to the absence of standard facilities and the deterioration of its infrastructure, the park required fundamental rehabilitation.
According to the reconstruction plan, various commercial and service facilities will be developed on 12,988 square meters of land over a three-year period, in accordance with international standards. These facilities include a high-rise commercial market, an underground market, a women’s dedicated market, recreational spaces, restaurants, a mosque, a swimming pool, vehicle parking, sports and cultural facilities, and a condolence hall.
Additionally, 68,218 square meters of the park will be allocated to ornamental plants and saplings, green areas, an environmental protection system, and both covered and open recreational facilities, including a sports complex, a small zoo, a water park, greenhouses, art and cultural galleries, and a sauna.
Furthermore, pedestrian walkways covering an area of 9,456 square meters will be constructed as part of the project.
Once completed, residents will be able to make effective use of the park’s public spaces, and Shahr-e Naw Park is expected to be transformed into a safe and appropriate recreational destination.
Under the terms of the contract, the contracting company is not allowed to sell, mortgage, sublease, or commercially exploit the park’s facilities.
According to the financial model, the project’s revenues have been structured over a 30-year period, during which 30 percent of the income generated from commercial facilities will be transferred to Kabul Municipality’s bank account.
Construction of Shahr-e Naw Park Launched Under Public–Private Partnership Framework