The Al Ain City Municipality embarked on a significant endeavour to replace stolen gully covers across the city with innovative, theft-resistant designs. With an USD 2.7 million budget, the project aimed to develop curbside entry gully covers using composite materials that comply with stringent load-bearing standards. These covers, essential for rainwater drainage, needed to withstand extreme temperatures exceeding 60 degrees Celsius and prevent catastrophic failure under harsh environmental conditions.