Mandate to include Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing works at project which is part of Jumeirah Lake Towers Development
Dubai - Drake & Scull International, the region's leading Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Contractors, has won an AED40 million contract at the Indigo Tower, which is a part of the prestigious Jumeirah Lake Towers Development.
Strategically located between the fifth and sixth interchange on Sheikh Zayed Road, Indigo Tower is coming up near the Emirates Golf Club, The Montgomerie. The Tower is poised to be a prominent attraction on Dubai's renowned skyline with proximity to Dubai's other landmarks that include the Burj Al Arab and the Palm Jumeirah.
The residential part of the Indigo Tower comprises 272 apartments -- a mix of spacious studio, one, two, three-bedroom apartments and duplex penthouses. The commercial part of the Tower consists of 68 offices over eight levels.
Commenting on the prestigious contract, Luay Khdair, Business Development Engineer, Drake and Scull International, said: "The Indigo Tower project is very prestigious and important for Drake & Scull, keeping in view its magnitude and scope. The uniquely-designed towers will create a contemporary community within itself and our involvement in the initiative is a reflection of Drake & Scull International's prominent presence in the country and the expertise earned by being associated with some of the most prestigious projects."
He added: "The entire master plan of project has been carefully designed to encompass a range of quality lifestyle elements for residents and business and our involvement with the Indigo Tower project is a value-addition to the iconic projects that have delivered excellent value in this dynamic city, in line with the vision of the Dubai Government."
Drake & Scull's scope of work at the Indigo Tower includes supply, installation, test and commission of the plumbing and drainage system, sanitary fixture, air-conditioning and ventilation, fire-fighting, electrical power, lighting control and dimming, light fittings, emergency and fire alarm, central battery, voice and data, public address, access control, CCTV monitoring, video intercom, SMATV, BMS, lightning protection systems and related works.
The Tower is designed by the internationally renowned architects WS Atkins (of the Burj Al Arab fame) who are also the MEP consultants while the main contractor for the project is Al Rostamani Pegel LLC. The owner is Jumeirah Properties Investment Ltd.
Drake and Scull International has underlined its presence in the region since its inception in 1964. The contracting major, famed for it quality work and delivery schedules, has been involved in some of the region's largest and ambitious projects. Drake & Scull International has also carved a niche for itself with its quality-engineering services.
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About Drake & Scull International
Drake & Scull International has provided quality-engineering services to the Middle East market since its inception in 1964. This extends to providing complete solutions through Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), design & build, maintenance and operations of District Cooling Plants throughout the Middle East. Current projects include the 60,000 tonne chilled water plant and distribution system for 54 Tower blocks at Jumeirah Beach Residence and the 50,000 tonne plant and distribution system for the multi-use Dubai Festival City project in Dubai.
Other major contracts awarded to Drake & Scull International in the Middle East include provision of mechanical and electrical engineering services to Dubai Internet City, Zayed University in Dubai, Rashid Hospital - Accident, Emergency & Trauma Centre in Dubai, the Grand Mosque in Oman, Smart Village in Egypt, the Intercontinental Hotel in Riyadh, New Paediatric Hospital and Emergency Department at King Hussein Medical Centre in Amman/Jordan, State Audit Bureau - New Headquarters & Car Park Building in Kuwait and the Four Seasons Hotel in Doha.
For further information please contact:
Luay Khdair
Drake & Scull International LLC
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 04 3313123
E-mail: dsidubai@emirates.net.ae
Naeem Badiuzzaman
Bates PanGulf Public Relations
Dubai
UAE
Tel: 04 295 3456
Fax: 04 295 1027
E-mail: naeem@batespangulf.com
© Press Release 2005
