Al Nasr picks up US $158mn Tiger Dubai infrastructure job
by ArabianBusiness.com staff writer on Saturday, 20 December 2008
The golf community development, The Tiger Woods Dubai, has awarded a contract worth US $158 million (AED582 million) to the UAE-based Al Nasr Contracting Company for infrastructure works on the project.
The contract includes the construction of road works (driveway and car parks), street lighting and networks for storm water drainage, sewage and fire fighting facilities.
Al Nasr Contracting is also mandated to set up a Reverse Osmosis reject water line, in addition to laying water supply networks for the lakes as well as for irrigation purposes.
Abdulla Al Gurg, project director for The Tiger Woods Dubai, said, "The awarding of the infrastructure contract marks the beginning of the next stage of our exclusive golf development. Al Nasr Contracting has been selected for its strong track record in infrastructure development and construction.
With the ongoing work in progress, the project is set for rapid progression towards its scheduled timeline for completion."
Established in 1973, Al Nasr Contracting Company is a multi-disciplined contractor specialised in heavy civil, infrastructure, district cooling and electromechanical works with offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The company has a dedicated workforce of around 3000 labourers and 1000 engineers and technicians. Through consistent quality control measures, Al Nasr Contracting has ensured the implementation of major projects.
Located at Dubailand, work on The Tiger Woods Dubai is progressing despite the economic downturn. The golf community includes a golf academy, a high-end destination spa, 22 palaces, 75 mansions, 100 villas and community service facilities.
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