Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 26 October 2009 - Bahrain Bay, the $2.5 billion landmark waterfront community located in the heart of Manama,  announced today that its key construction contractors, Nass Murray & Roberts, AMA Group, Unicorp, Al Hassanain, Sumitomo and Chappo have together exceeded five million accident free hours whilst working on the project.

It is Bahrain Bay’s philosophy that every accident and every injury is preventable and part of the projects construction policy is that all developers and construction suppliers associated with the project have to conform to stringent, international health and safety standards.

Bob Vincent, CEO of Bahrain Bay commented, “Any project which passes the 5 million lost-time injury-free (“LTI”) working hours milestone, is a remarkable achievement, and with the increasing focus on the construction industry in the Middle East, the completion of such an achievement is worthy of recognition and all should be congratulated for their efforts. Bahrain Bay has placed safety at the centre of its construction policy and we are very proud to have reached 5 million working hours without accident or injury.  This milestone sets a benchmark for the remainder of the project and the Bahrain Bay Development as a whole. All members of the project should be justifiably proud and I would like to thank all of the contractors for their hard work and dedication.”

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About Bahrain Bay Development B.S.C.(c) (www.bahrainbay.com)
Bahrain Bay is a $2.5 billion mixed-use waterfront development set off the north-eastern shore of Manama, Bahrain. Construction on the project began in June 2006. The development offers an ideal location based upon an unparalleled master plan, resulting in a living and working population of between 25,000 to 30,000 strong community designed for the very best in 21st Century living. 

Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, a world leading architecture and urban design firm based in New York, the masterplan for Bahrain Bay emphasizes a fusion of neighbourhoods, open spaces, entertainment, retail and commercial areas which will serve as a symbol of Bahrain’s promising future. The community is anchored by three key developments: the Kingdom’s only Four Seasons Hotel; CapitaLand’s first GCC development, Raffles City Bahrain; and the new headquarter building for Arcapita Bank, the leading international investment firm and lead investor in the project. 

Committed to establishing and maintaining a new standard of urban centre, Bahrain Bay brings a new energy to Bahrain, combining diverse components and contrasting elements into an authentic and welcoming destination.

For further information please contact the Bahrain Bay sales centre: +973 17505555
www.bahrainbay.com
For further information, please contact:
Gene Redelinghuys

Bahrain Bay Development B.S.C.(c)
gredelinghuys@bahrainbay.com
Tel: + 973 17505555

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