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Updated: 24Feb12
 
Musanada - South of Shamkha
Country : UAE
Project Value : N/A
Sector : Real Estate | Community Development
Infrastructure | Roads
Consultants : KEO International Consultants (Master plan) |  Idroesse Infrastructure (Detailed Design)
Profile Type :  Master Project
Associated Projects : Contract (1)
Phase:
Construction - Execution
Completion: 2014
 
 
Owner : Musanada
Developer : Sorouh Real Estate CompanySorouh Real Estate CompanyLoading... - UAE
Location :
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Contract Type : Construction
Facility Type : Community development
Capacity : Built-up area: 43 million sq. m. 
200,000 residents
Main Usage :  Community Development  
Background Musanada plans to develop South of Shamkha, a mixed development located 30 km south of Abu Dhabi Island.

The project will cover a 43 million sq. m. area and will comprise 43 neighborhoods including 10,000 villas, parks, shopping and retail outlets, mosques, hospitals, clinics, health clubs, schools, and entertainment areas.

Once completed, the development will house 200,000 residents.

KEO International ConsultantsKEO International ConsultantsLoading... is the master plan consultant and Idroesse is the detailed design consultant and PMC.
Expected Events
Schedule Contract Phase/Phase Description
H2 2012 CompletionInfrastructure works expected to be completed
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed
Latest Events In February 2012, the infrastructure works were ongoing.

In H2 2012, the infrastructure works are expected to be completed.

In 2014, the project is expected to be completed.
Previous Events In December 2011, the infrastructure consultancy contract for section 3 was awarded to Mott Macdonald and the infrastructure works started.

In March 2011, the 4 infrastructure contracts were awarded to Saif Bin DarwishSaif Bin DarwishLoading..., the Joint Venture of Al-Rajhi Construction and China State Construction Engineering Corporation, Tristar Engineering and Construction and Ghantoot Transport and General Contracting.

In May 2010, the government decided to transfer the ownership of all the ADCHS projects to Musanada and KEO International was no more involved in the project.

On 24 March 2010, bids for the infrastructure contracts were submitted (delayed from February 2010).

In January 2010, the ITB for the infrastructure contracts was issued.

In Q3 2008, the detailed design started.

In Q1 2008, the conceptual design of the master plan was completed.

In November 2006, the design contract was awarded to KEO International ConsultantsKEO International ConsultantsLoading....
Scope of Work Construction of 43 million sq. m. mixed use development with 43 neighborhoods including:

- 10,000 villas,
- Parks
- Shopping and retail outlets
- Mosques
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Health clubs
- Schools
- Entertainment areas

Development of infrastructure works including:

- 80 km. of main roads
- 270 km. of minor roads
- Street lighting
- Water and irrigation systems
- Storm drainage system
- Electrical distribution network
Contract Packages
Type Project Name Contract Value
Musanada - South of Shamkha - Infrastructure USD 2,400,000,000
Project News
19-Apr-2011 New community will be first of its kind in Abu Dhabi in terms of size - Khaleej Times
05-Jan-2010 Work to begin soon at Dh10bn South Shamkha project - Emirates 24|7
16-Mar-2008 Keo wins master planning award for South of Shamkha - Khaleej Times
» More News

Project Schedule

ScheduleContract Phase/PhaseDescription
Nov 2006 DesignContract awarded to KEO International ConsultantsKEO International ConsultantsLoading...
Q1 2008 DesignConceptual design completed
Q3 2008 DesignDetailed design started
Jan 2010 ConstructionITB for the infrastructure contract issued
24 Mar 2010 ConstructionBids for infrastructure contract submitted
Aug 2011 ConstructionInfrastructure works started
Dec 2011 ConsultantInfrastructure consultancy contract awarded to Mott Macdonald
H2 2012 CompletionInfrastructure works expected to be completed
2014 CompletionProject expected to be completed

Project News

19-Apr-2011 New community will be first of its kind in Abu Dhabi in terms of size - Khaleej Times
05-Jan-2010 Work to begin soon at Dh10bn South Shamkha project - Emirates 24|7
16-Mar-2008 Keo wins master planning award for South of Shamkha - Khaleej Times
 
Musanada
Owner 
Al Bateen Towers, Bainuna Street, Abu Dhabi, P.O. Box 33700, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2-404-2222 | Fax: +971 2-404-2221 | Email: info@musanada.com | Website: www.musanada.co.ae
 
Idroesse Infrastructure
Consultant - Detailed Design
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2-447-5566 | Fax: +971 2-447-7641 | Website: http://www.idroesse.it
  • Name: Ziad Al Qaisi
    Position: Deputy Project Director
    Tel: +971 2-447-5566 ext:0
    Email z.alqaisy@idroesse.com
 
KEO International Consultants
Consultant - Master plan
Burjuman Business Tower, Dubai, P.O. Box 49100, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4-352-4442 | Fax: +971 4-352-4445 | Website: http://www.keoic.com
 
Abu Dhabi Mall, East Tower, 5th Floor, Tourist Club Area, P.O. Box 93666, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Tel: +971 2-444-0006,+971 2-697-8888 | Fax: +971 2-444-0066 | Email: info@sorouh.com | Website: http://www.sorouh.com
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