Sorouh Awards AED 223 Million Bridge Construction Package to Nurol

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Works in SHAMS Abu Dhabi is proceeding as scheduled Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - April 23, 2007: Sorouh Real Estate, Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate developer, today announced that it had awarded a AED 223m bridge contract to Nurol Construction and Trading Company. Nurol was selected from a list of 12 contractors and under the terms of the agreement now has 640 days to finish the construction of 13 bridges at the Shams Abu Dhabi project. “We are delighted to have awarded this contract to Nurol because it was clear that we share the same spirit of innovation, “said Mounir Haidar, CEO, Sorouh Real Estate. “Their excellent reputation and experience is unrivalled and we have no doubt that their commitment to timely delivery will be honored,” Mounir continued. In all, 13 bridges will be constructed across 4 Km of artificial canals which will run through the Shams Abu Dhabi Project in all four directions. Each of the five neighborhoods Garden District, Central Park, Theater District, Marina District and Gate District which are slated for development will have a distinct style with the bridges complementing the overall aesthetic of each district. The bridges form part of the loop road bridging the open canals and the waterways. Moreover, they will carry and transport all utility duct banks including Gas, Power, District cooling etc… Particular attention will also be paid by Nurol in regards to bridge aesthetic and lighting to create the appropriate design and lighting levels for safety whilst maintaining an ambience appropriate to each district. “The concepts for the structures have been developed taking into account the visual impact of the structures. The objective is to create a sense of identity for each district by creating a distinctive visual appearance,” concluded Haidar. The infrastructure work is proceeding entirely according to plan and no delays are anticipated. The development is expected to be completed by 2011. Shams Abu Dhabi is Sorouh’s flagship project and is an AED 25Bn landmark development on Reem Island. A complete new city of 60,000, Shams Abu Dhabi will be a self sustaining city of Canals and Parks which integrates world-class master planning practices and extends the lush green of Abu Dhabi’s landscape.

 

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