Ghantoot bags Furjan contract

Nakheel, a Dubai-based master developer, has awarded a contract worth Dh59 million for infrastructure work at its Al Furjan master community.

The contract was awarded to Dubai-based Ghantoot Road Contracting and includes the construction of a new road, modifications to existing roads and utilities network connection for more than 30 mixed-use plots at the growing community. Work is due to be completed by Q3 2015.

The plots, on which third party developers will build a mix of apartment blocks, retail and hotel accommodation, are located in Al Furjan Phase 2, which spans 1.2 million square metres and also includes 500 third party villa plots, already sold by Nakheel.  Al Furjan Phase 1, with 800 homes, was completed last year and is now a thriving community with over 2,500 residents.

Last month, Nakheel handed a contract for Dh44 million to UAE-based Metac General Contracting for the construction of Al Furjan’s new, 10,000 square metre retail and recreation centre. Featuring a supermarket, more than other 20 shops, 10 cafes and restaurants, a swimming pool, sports courts and parking for 360 cars, the new facility is due to open in March 2016.

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