Atkins, the engineering design consultancy, is to help shape Bahrain's plans for sustainable economic growth following its appointment by the Ministry of Municipalities and Agriculture (MoMA) to implement the Kingdom's National Planning and Development Strategy (NPDS). The work, which will be carried out in four stages over 13 months, aims to provide better co-ordination for future development in Bahrain.
Atkins' role will include updating earlier studies looking at demographic and economic trends, as well as the creation of a national land use plan, which will be the basis for assessing the Kingdom's transport and infrastructure requirements in line with Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030, said a statement from the practice.
The project will be steered by Atkins' Management Consultancy business but will draw on expertise from across the group, including planners, economists, transport engineers, and coastal and environmental specialists. It will also include seconded staff from MoMA and other ministries as part of a partnership approach.
Will Myles, client director for the project, said: "There's a great deal of complexity involved in delivering a project that will influence development across the Kingdom for the next 20 years, so our deep knowledge and understanding of Bahrain will be of enormous benefit." Atkins has been associated with the NPDS since its formative phases.
By Staff Writer
© Emirates Business 24/7 2010
