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| Background |
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (ADFEC), also known as MasdarMasdar , plans to build an energy, science and technology green community in Abu Dhabi, between Khalifa City and Abu Dhabi International Airport.
The project's infrastructure will include an underground rapid transport system (as it will be inaccessible to cars), rail and public transport routes, and other renewable energy infrastructure projects that lead to carbon emission reductions by focusing on CO2 Capture and Storage (CCS).
WSP company was commissioned by Foster & Partners, the master planner, to develop the infrastructure strategies for waste management, drainage and treatment of water and sewage, energy and power distribution network, systems for IT and telecommunications including all the necessary infrastructures systems (security, fire sprinkler, cooling and wireless networks).
The community, covering 6 sq. km, will house MasdarMasdar Institute of Science and Technology (6% of the development), research labs (24%), residential village (30%), commercial offices and light manufacturing facilities (13%), service and transportation(19%), and shopping, leisure and cultural facilities (8%) in a "green" science park with a targeted "net-zero" carbon target.
The development will use photovoltaic technologies for energy generation and solar power for the cooling system and water desalination plant. It will be car free, powered by renewable energy with services digitally managed and providing real time information.
The city will be surrounded by wind, photovoltaic farms (500 MW), research fields and plantations; these will be built after the construction of the photovoltaic power plant is completed. The research-based university (which will start receiving students in 2009), photovoltaic power plant and the headquarters of MasdarMasdar's global operations will be spread over 2 sq. km of the total area, and will be the first to be constructed.
Execution of the project will take place in 7 phases, starting with the development of energy generation facility and infrastructure works. The remaining 6 phases will include the construction of facilities. Phase 1 consists of MIST University and MasdarMasdar's headquarters, phase 2 consists of offices and residential units, phase 3 consists of ADFEC headquarters and public buildings, phase 4 consists of the community center, phase 5 consists of the Science Centre Complex, and phase 6 consists of the residential and technology park.
Upon completion, the community will be home for 1,500 businesses and 50,000 residents.
The consortium led by Foster and Partners is the master planner, Atkins is the infrastructure concept design consultant, Mott Macdonald is the infrastructure consultant, and Parsons Brinckerhoff and CH2M HILL are the project management consultants. |
| Current Status |
In June 2009, the infrastructure consultancy contract was awarded to Mott Macdonald. The construction contracts for the second phase of the MIST and the MasdarMasdar Headquarter are in the tendering phase. Phase 1 is expected to be completed in Q4 2010. Phases 2 and 3 are expected to be completed in 2011, phase 4 in 2012, phase 5 in 2013, and phase 6 in 2015. The project is expected to be completed in 2016.
In May 2009, Al Jaber started the enabling and foundation works for the MasdarMasdar Headquarters.
In January 2009, Al Jaber Group was awarded the USD 1.6 billion infrastructure contract.
In May 2008, Atkins was awarded the infrastructure concept design contract.
In April 2008, France's Soletanche Bachy was awarded the piling contract for phase 1.
In October 2007, MasdarMasdar appointed CH2M HILL as the program manager for the first phase of the development. CH2M HILL will be responsible for technology integration and for aligning the efforts of the designers, contractors, and third parties to program goals and standards.
In June 2007, the consortium led by Foster and Partners was appointed to design the master plan.
In 2006, the project was launched. |
| Scope of Work |
Development of a 6 sq. km. purpose-built industrial and free zone with an underground rapid transport system, rail network, public transportation network, and other renewable energy infrastructure works. |
| Expected Schedule |
| Phase | Schedule | Description |
| Completion |
Q4 2010 | Phase 1 expected to be completed | | | 2011 | Phases 2 and 3 expected to be completed | | | 2012 | Phase 4 expected to be completed | | | 2013 | Phase 5 expected to be completed | | | 2015 | Phase 6 expected to be completed | | | 2016 | Project expected to be completed
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| Schedule | Phase | Description |
| 2006 |
Planning | Project launched
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| May 2007 |
Planning | Launching of the project's plan
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| Jun 2007 |
Planning | Consortium led by Foster & Partners appointed as master planner
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| 17 Oct 2007 |
PMC | Contract awarded to CH2M HILL
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| Jan 2008 |
Planning | A model of MasdarMasdar City unveiled
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| Q1 2008 |
Design | Design started
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| May 2008 |
Design | Infrastructure concept design contract awarded to Atkins
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| Jan 2009 |
Construction | Infrastructure contract awarded to al Jaber Group
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| May 2009 |
Construction | Enabling and foundation works for MasdarMasdar Headquarters started
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| Q4 2010 |
Completion | Phase 1 expected to be completed
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| 2011 |
Completion | Phases 2 and 3 expected to be completed
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| 2012 |
Completion | Phase 4 expected to be completed
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| 2013 |
Completion | Phase 5 expected to be completed
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| 2015 |
Completion | Phase 6 expected to be completed
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| 2016 |
Completion | Project expected to be completed
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