Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010
Gulf News
Choice based on high work standards — official
Sharjah The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has revealed the names of the six contractors that will undertake the Dh100 million development of the Al Majaz Park.
Road contracting and landscape and architecture development were awarded to six establishments.
Sharjah Group for Construction Consulting will be responsible for road contracting, WSP Middle East for road engineering, Ghesa S.A for fountain development, Wael Al Masri Planners and Architects (WMPA) for architecture development, Sharjah Municipality for landscape and park design and the Directorate of Public Works for supervising coordination efforts between developers of the project.
Commenting on the project, Marwan Jasem Al Sarkal, of Shurooq, said the initial development work for the project is progressing well, and the selected contractors were chosen based on high work standards, which will ensure that the project is completed accurately and on schedule. He added that further details would be announced in due course.
Experienced
“Looking at the vital importance of the project, development works were given to developers with experience in various local, regional and international projects, and we are confident that this project will elevate Al Majaz Park to amongst the biggest and most exciting parks in the region,” he said.
Development work at Al Majaz began with the commencement of digging works.
Phase one of the project will see the construction of a large musical fountain in Lake Khalid and the addition of numerous buildings and amenities such as food outlets, cafes and entertainment establishments.
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Shape of things to come
An aerial view of Al Majaz Park in Sharjah. First phase of the project will see the construction of a large musical fountain in Lake Khalid in addition to numerous amenities.
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