| Also Known As |
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Phase 1A |
| Country |
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UAE |
| Project Value |
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USD 1,500,000,000 |
| Sector |
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Infrastructure | Ports |
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Consultant |
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Halcrow International Partnership
(Master Plan) |
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PMC |
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Bechtel Corporation
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Contractor |
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Consortium of Archirodon Construction, Boskalis Westminster Middle East, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction
(Construction) |
| Profile Type |
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Contract Project
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| Associated Projects |
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Contract (3) |
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| Completed
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Completion: 15 Sep 2010
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| Background |
Abu Dhabi Ports CompanyAbu Dhabi Ports Company plans to develop Khalifa Port, part of Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) project, located 5 km offshore Taweelah, Abu Dhabi.
This project is the dredging and reclamation package of Phase 1 of Khalifa Port.
Khalifa Port will be developed in 5 phases. The first phase will have a capacity of 2 million TEUs and 6 million tonnes of general cargo. By the end of phase 4 in 2028, the port's capacity will increase to 22 million TEUs and 35 million tonnes of general cargo.
HPA and Halcrow prepared the project's detailed engineering studies.
Bechtel is the Program Management Services (PMS) consultant. Bechtel will manage and co-ordinate the master planning, design and construction of the port and associated infrastructure.
Han Padron is the master plan consultant for the offshore work. EIA is the master plan consultant for the onshore work. Arab Centre Engineering Service (ACES) is the onshore geotechnical investigations consultant. |
| Latest Events |
On 15 September 2010, the project was completed (delayed from June 2010). |
| Previous Events |
In June 2010, the construction works were ongoing.
In February 2008, the dredging and reclamation works started.
In October 2007, the dredging and reclamation contract was awarded to the consortium of Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company, Boskalis Westminster Middle East and Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company.
November 2006, the ITB was issued. |
| Scope of Work |
Work on Phase 1 includes:
- Dredging and reclamation of 47 cu.m. to create a 12 km long approach channel
- Construction of a 3.2 km quay wall
- Construction of 7.3 km of breakwaters and revetments
- Construction of 4.6 km causeway (bridge) connecting the offshore port to the onshore port facilities
- Construction of a 4.5 km causeway (trestle)
- Construction of 800 m long berth |
| Financing Source |
Investments in Khalifa Port are expected to reach USD 5.1 billion. |
| Contract Packages |
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| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| Feb 2007 |
Construction | ITB issued
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| Jul 2007 |
Construction | Bidders submitted proposals for first phase package
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| Oct 2007 |
Construction | Contract awarded to the consortium of Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company, Boskalis Westminster Middle East and Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
- Dredging International
- Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company
- JV of Jan de Nul and Toa Corporation
- Royal Boskalis Westminster and Archirodon Construction
- Samsung Engineering and Construction
- Van Oord Gulf and Six Construct and Interbeton
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- Consortium of Archirodon Construction, Boskalis Westminster Middle East, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- JV of Jan De Nul, Dredging International and Great Lake Dredge and Dock
- JV of Murray & Roberts Contractors and Overseas AST
- JV of Van Oord, Interbeton and Six Construct
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- Consortium of Archirodon Construction, Boskalis Westminster Middle East, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction
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| Mar 2008 |
Construction | Dedging and Reclamation works started
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| 15 Sep 2010 |
Completion | Project completed
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