GIS Application in Landfill Qurain Area, Kuwait

Shaker M. Madi

The Qurain area is located in the south of Kuwait city. This area was chosen 30 years ago

to be the landfill site for domestic wastes . Today construction has extended around it

in all directions. Many disadvantages appeared , and the most dangerous one is the emission

of flammable Methane gas , whish is considered poisonous and threatens the stability of

nearby construction areas.

The Envirnment Public Authority EPA-Kuwait is trying to create an Environmental Manaement

system for Qurain Landfill area Based on GIS technology to support the Qurain development

plans. This project has the following objectives :

1) Build a complete database that containing both spatial and

attribute data to support a GIS environmental Management system.

2) Customize an interface supporting management and decision makers.

Shaker M. Madi
Director, Information Systems Center
Environment Public Authority - EPA Kuwait