The impact of population growth and urban expansion on services in Al Ghadeer Municipality Unit

Abstract

Population growth and urban expansion in Al Ghadeer Municipality pose a major challenge to its infrastructure and public services. Rapid population growth has exacerbated many problems, with demand for public services increasing at a rate that exceeds the capacity of current facilities. The education sector suffers from a severe shortage in the number of schools, which has led to the adoption of a double and triple shift system in some areas, which negatively affects the quality of education and the level of student absorption. Also, health facilities and hospitals face great pressure due to the lack of health buildings, medical personnel, and equipment, in addition to the insufficient number of health facilities to keep pace with the rapid population growth, which places a great burden on the health system. If this urban growth continues without adopting well-thought-out strategic plans, service challenges are expected to worsen, which will negatively affect the quality of life of residents and hinder the achievement of sustainable development in the region. Therefore, it has become necessary to implement effective urban planning and increase investments in infrastructure, with a focus on developing the educational, health, entertainment and other sectors to meet the growing needs of the population and ensure a sustainable future.