Mizin, the real estate development arm of Tatweer, said it has awarded contracts worth several millions of dirhams to Bin Laden Construction and Emirates Roads Contracting (ERC).

The contract involves Phase II infrastructure works on the Liwan, Arjan and Majan master developments.

Following the successful and timely completion of Phase-I infrastructure works at  Liwan, Arjan and Majan, which included the installation of multi-lane road systems and street lighting, Phase-II infrastructure works involves the construction of networks for water, power supply, irrigation facilities, sewerage and drainage.

It will also include the telecom infrastructure, across the combined area of almost 50 million sq ft. It will ensure the creation of well-defined sidewalks and pathways, with landscaped areas.

Ahmad Sharaf, CEO of Tatweer Investments, said: 'The scheduled delivery of each infrastructure phase is testament to Mizin’s commitment to meet construction milestones within the three projects.'

'This allows investors crucial access to the site and enables them to develop their projects with a timely and structured approach,' he remarked.

Mizin revealed that an extensive pre-qualification process was conducted prior to awarding the contracts to ensure that Phase-II infrastructure work at the three communities would be on par with the master planner’s rigorous quality and delivery standards.

Phase II infrastructure works on all three communities are due for completion by mid-year 2010, he added.-TradeArabia News Service