| Also Known As |
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Blue City |
| Country |
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Oman |
| Project Value |
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USD 2,200,000,000 |
| Sector |
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Real Estate | Community Development |
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Consultants |
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Thomson Perret and Lobb
(Design - Golf course) |
Foster and Partners
(Master Plan) |
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PMC |
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Bovis Lend Lease
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Contractor |
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AECO Development
(Design Build - phase 1) |
| Profile Type |
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Contract Project
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| Associated Projects |
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| Related Projects (1) |
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| On Hold
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Last Activity:
Construction - Execution
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Initial Completion: 2012
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| Background |
Al Sawadi Investment and Tourism CompanyAl Sawadi Investment and Tourism Company plans to build phase 1 of Al Madina A'Zarqa (Blue City), a community development in Oman.
Phase 1 includes the construction of 200 villas, 2000 apartments, 4 resort hotels, 5 retail areas and 2 golf courses.
Foster and Partner is the master planner.
Bovis Lend Lease is the PMC.
Thomson Perrett and Lobb is the golf course design consultant. |
| Latest Events |
In October 2011, the project was still on hold and no expected date to resume work was yet revealed.
In 2012, the project was expected to be completed. |
| Previous Events |
In Q1 2011, the project was put on hold due to financial issues.
In June 2010, 10% of the construction was completed.
In Q1 2009, infrastructure and earth works were completed.
In December 2008, construction of the housing village was completed.
In April 2008, construction of 85% of the site facilities was completed.
In Q1 2008, vertical construction started.
In December 2007, groundwork started.
In January 2006, DB contract for phase 1 was awarded to AECO Development (the JV of Aktor from Greece and Enka from Turkey) . |
| Scope of Work |
Construction of 200 villas, 5000 apartments, 5 retail areas, 2 golf courses, infrastructure and landscaping. |
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| Project News |
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| Schedule | Contract Phase/Phase | Description |
| 2005 |
Announcement | Project launched
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| Jan 2006 |
Construction | DB contract awarded to AECO Development
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| Dec 2007 |
Construction | Ground work started
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| Q1 2008 |
Construction | Vertical construction started
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| Dec 2008 |
Construction | Construction of the housing village completed
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| Q1 2009 |
Construction | Infrastructure and earth works completed
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| Q1 2011 |
Construction | Project put on hold
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| 2012 |
Completion | Project was expected to be completed
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