Mizin awards phase II of infrastructure works to Bin Laden and ERC

Mizin, the real estate development arm of Tatweer, has awarded Phase II infrastructure works on the Liwan, Arjan and Majan master developments.

The contracts worth several million dirhams have been awarded to Bin Laden Construction and Emirates Roads Contracting (ERC).

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, as well as the telecom infrastructure, across the combined area of almost 50 million square foot.

It will also 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 access to the site and enables them to develop their projects with a timely and structured approach."

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.

Arjan, Liwan and Majan are mixed use developments located in Dubailand on the Emirates Road. Upon completion, the three developments will house over 187,000 residents.

Arjan is situated at the meeting point of old and new Dubai. The development spans a 20 million sq ft site and will accommodate 67,000 residents in properties featuring a distinctive Art Deco architectural style.

Arjan also boasts the first dedicated open air amphitheatre.

Liwan is projected to become the Gateway to the New Dubai with 65 per cent of its 13 million sq ft area dedicated to open spaces. On completion, Liwan will be home to 35,000 people.

Majan, accessible by the Emirates Road, is set to become the Downtown of Dubailand and is expected to accommodate over 85,000 people within the 16.5 million sq ft area.

Since its inception in September 2006, Mizin has launched four strategically located communities Majan, Liwan, Arjan and Remraam, covering a area of over 73 million sq ft.

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