Al Nasr wins $158m Tiger Woods contract
Dubai, December 3, 2008
The Tiger Woods Dubai, an exclusive 55 million sq. ft. golf community development and a member of Tatweer Dubai, said it has awarded a Dh582 million ($158.4 million) infrastructure works contract to UAE-based Al Nasr Contracting Company.
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, The Tiger Woods Dubai, said the awarding of the infrastructure contract marks the beginning of the next stage of the 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," he stated.
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 approximately 3,000 labourers and 1,000 highly trained engineers and technicians. Through consistent quality control measures, Al Nasr Contracting has ensured the successful implementation of major projects.
Located at Dubailand, the world’s most ambitious leisure, tourism and entertainment destinations, The Tiger Woods Dubai is fast taking shape as an exclusive golf community encompassing a professionally-staffed golf academy; a 145,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with premium amenities; a high-end destination spa; 22 palaces; 75 mansions, and 100 luxury villas and community service facilities.
Tatweer has already announced a strategic agreement with the acclaimed Lebanese designer Elie Saab for crafting the interiors of a boutique hotel at The Tiger Woods Dubai.-TradeArabia News Service