Contract covers the construction of Phase 1C of Msheireb Downtown Doha

Doha, November 5, 2012: Msheireb Properties, Qatar's leading sustainable developer, has appointed Brookfield Multiplex Medgulf WLL, consortium of Brookfield Multiplex and Medgulf, as the main building contractors responsible for a key section of the master plan of the QR20 billion Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Under the terms of the agreement, valued at QR1.5 billion, Brookfield Multiplex Medgulf WLL will be responsible for the construction of all the substructure and superstructure works involved in Phase 1C of the project, the world's first sustainable downtown regeneration project.

Phase 1C incorporates a total constructed area of 225,000 sqm, of which 122,000 sqm are in three levels of basement housing 1,200 parking spaces, logistic and plant areas, including district cooling and a 66 KVA electrical substation.  Above grade, Phase 1C will have 10 buildings comprising four office blocks with 30 ground-level retail outlets, five residential buildings, 51 apartments and a primary school with a day-care centre.

Eng Mohammad Al Marri, Chief Officer for Design and Delivery at Msheireb Properties, said: "With the award of this contract, we move closer to realising our vision of creating the world's largest sustainable regeneration project. Enabling work on both Phase 1B and 1C is now completed, and building of foundations of Phase 1C is now progressing. 

"A joint venture between Canadian-owned Brookfield Multiplex and the local firm Medgulf has been engaged to deliver the project to the highest environmental standards. Such collaborations between international and local contractors have been part of our strategy to help develop and grow local capabilities and expertise."

Al Marri added: "A unique mixed-use development, Msheireb Downtown Doha will consume fewer resources, generate less waste and operate more cost efficiently than a conventional development of a similar size thanks to its comprehensive sustainable design."

Major infrastructure within Phase 1C will include a district cooling plant, a 66-kilovolt substation, a mobile telecommunication node, and a hub for automated waste collection.

Mr Renier Breitenbach, General Manager of Brookfield Multiplex Medgulf WLL, said: "We are privileged to have been selected to join the team developing Msheireb Downtown Doha. We hope to leave our mark on the project by delivering work to the highest standards. With so many ground-breaking achievements in the field of sustainable design and construction to its name, Msheireb Downtown Doha will be a great legacy for Qatar."

Construction of Msheireb Downtown Doha started in 2010 and the development will be completed in five phases from 2012. The QR1.55 billion construction contract for the first phase of the project was awarded to a consortium between Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co and HBK Contracting Co.

Drake & Scull Water & Power, part of Drake & Scull International, has been commissioned to build the project's energy-efficient district cooling plants.

The agreement with Brookfield Multiplex Medgulf WLL follows the appointment of Carillion in March to complete building works on Phase 1B. The next procurement award to be announced will be for the sub- and superstructure works for Phase 2.

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For further information on Msheireb Properties please contact:
Chatura Poojari           
+974 33257708             
cabbasi@msheireb.com

Kamal Nasrallah          
+974 66562779             
kamal.nasrallah@bm.com

About Msheireb Properties
Msheireb Properties is a real estate company and a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation. The company was established as a commercial venture to support the Foundation's aims as well as the realisation Qatar's 2030 Vision. Msheireb Properties' mission is to change the way people think about urban living and improve their overall quality of life, through innovations that encourage social interaction, respect for culture, and greater care for the environment.

Msheireb Properties spent three years researching Qatari architecture and numerous approaches to urban planning all over the world with the most respected experts in the industry - in order to realise an architectural language rooted in the best of the past that may be preserved for and by future generations.

The company's name, Msheireb, means 'a place to drink water' and is the historical name of the downtown area of Doha. The company's corporate identity depicts the mouth of a stone well, a feature of traditional Gulf societies, and its distinct ink effect evokes classical Arabic calligraphy.

Msheireb Properties recently achieved ISO certification from the British Standards Institution for quality (ISO 9001:2008), environmental performance (ISO 14001:2004), and occupational health and safety (BS OHSAS 18001:2007). The company has also earned widespread industry recognition, including at the MIPIM Architectural Review Future Projects Awards in Cannes, France.

About Brookfield Multiplex Medgulf WLL
Brookfield Multiplex is a leader in global contracting and development management - we build, engineer and maintain property and infrastructure assets.  Operating across a broad range of sectors, the company has built well and with pride for the last 50 years, and has a reputation for creative thinking, engineering excellence, and getting the job done. 

After establishing an office in Dubai in 1997 and undertaking the construction of many iconic projects in the emirate, Brookfield Multiplex recognised the opportunities in Qatar and formed a joint venture company with Ensrv, the parent company of Medgulf, in 2005.  The JV brought together Medgulf Constructions 30 years experience in Qatar, whose reputation for delivering projects is second to none, with Brookfield Multiplex's 50 years' global experience, and provides an integrated construction real estate business tailored to clients' requirements, delivering quality projects, safely and on time.

Brookfield Multiplex Medgulf's inaugural project in Qatar was the design and construction of the iconic and highly praised 'W' Doha Hotel & Residences, and the company is presently involved in a number of exciting projects in Qatar.

© Press Release 2012