Piling milestone equates to 20 kilometres of drilling
25th April 2007, Kingdom of Bahrain: Piling work began this week on the foundation of Bahrain's iconic Marina West development. This phase of construction forms part of the second of five phases overall and marks a major milestone in the creation of the Kingdom's first and unique residential beachfront community set on Bahrain's tranquil west coast. The work is sub-contracted to Kary Foundations Company.
"The commencement of piling works marks an important and vital step for the Marina West construction process. It prepares the project site for subsequent foundation works and embeds the supporting structure for the towers," said Eric Tromans, CEO for ReeMoon, Marina West Project Developer. "Kary Foundations has an excellent history of projects in Bahrain, and their selection for this critical undertaking is based on their expertise and ability to deliver."
Kary Foundations Co. has a proven track record in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and has provided foundation support to major real estate developments, government projects, marine slipways and individual high rise towers and is responsible for drilling more than 1,500 piles to an average depth of 13 metres. The piles range in diameter from 600 to 1,000 millimetres in order to provide the necessary foundational support for Marina West's 11 high-rise residential towers which will accommodate the majority of the development's 1,280 residences. The commencement of work followed a series of test drills, and is set for completion within a four month time frame.
Marina West is being constructed according to a 33-month program. This phase, which follows the completion of detailed architectural and structural design of the 11 towers, will create the foundations of the towers and equates to some 12 kilometres of drilling, with over 6000 cubic metres of earth removed from the site.
The third phase includes the construction of the superstructure of the towers, while the fourth and fifth phases encompass the construction of a two-storey 'podium' structure to provide car parking and commercial premises, and the completion of the marina and all remaining external works, respectively.
Marina West will be Bahrain's first and largest gated residential beachfront community to be located on the Kingdom's west coast. It comprises 345,000 square metres of residential, retail and leisure space. 1,280 luxury apartments, simplexes, duplexes and penthouse suites will be accommodated in 11 high rise towers and it will also offer a number of townhouses. More than 7,000 square metres of space will be devoted to a full range of leisure, recreation and entertainment facilities. Alongside these will be a marina, private beach, and an extensive high quality retail offering.
Marina West's 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom freehold apartments, duplexes, simplexes and penthouse suites range in size from 77 to 545 square metres. A variety of prices - which begin at BD 41,525 for a 1 bedroom simplex - enables a wide cross section of buyers from Bahrain and beyond to gain freedom and independence through the empowerment of home ownership and the development provides a compelling investment proposition for potential investors.
More information on Marina West is available by contacting exclusive sale sales and marketing agency, Asteco Property Management on telephone number +973 17 690808 or by visiting www.marina-west.com
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About Marina West
Marina West is Bahrain's first beachfront residential and lifestyle community to be set in the tranquil and idyllic surroundings of the Kingdom's west coast. The development will comprise 11 thoughtfully designed residential towers that will encircle a 75,000 square-metre gated community. It will boast a fully comprehensive range of lifestyle and leisure facilities and more than 1,280 luxurious 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, duplexes, simplexes, penthouse suites and townhouses.
High quality retail, leisure and lifestyle attractions will include a130-metre long stretch of private beach, marina, boat jetty mooring facilities, a spa and health club, children's playground, cafes and restaurants, supermarket and medical centre.
Issued on behalf of Marina West by Hill & Knowlton. For further information contact
Julia Atherton-Dandy
Tel: +973 17533532,
Fax: +973 17533370
e-mail: julia.dandy@hillandknowlton.com.
© Press Release 2007
