A $205mn engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract to install undersea power cables in Dakar, Senegal has been inked by Eiffage and Enshore Subsea. The consortium is said to be a 50/50 joint venture between Eiffage’s Benelux subsidiary Herbosch-Kiere and Enshore Subsea.

MCA-Sénégal II is the national public-sector organisation tasked with managing the programme.

According to a report, the project aims to improve high-voltage electrical network infrastructure in Dakar and the surrounding area, and is one of several projects developed through the Senegal Power Compact programme (an investment grant agreement between Senegal and the United States). The programme aims to generate inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty in Senegal.

As per the terms of the deal, Herbosch-Kiere and Enshore Subsea will install two 225kV power cables offshore, each 16km long, plus six two-kilometre 225 kV cables onshore, linking the Bay of Dakar’s west coast (Rive Bel Air) and east coast (Cap des Biches). The offshore work will commence in October 2023, and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.

The project requires the mobilisation of the two companies for the excavation of trenches, in which high-density polyethylene conduits will be laid. Once the cables are installed, the trenches will be backfilled, burying the cables. Two ships will be used for the works: the barge Gaverland and the self-propelled multipurpose vessel Atlantis.

Eiffage Sénégal will be responsible for the onshore civil engineering works near Rive Bel Air, while Eiffage Énergie Systèmes will be installing the onshore cables, the report concluded.

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The first phase of the US $33.32mn Al Saf residential complex in the city of Kalba has been inaugurated by HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

The project consists of 151 homes across an area of 417,000sqm, with a variety of adjacent services and facilities. Each residence includes five rooms, with an area of 322sqm. The first phase of the complex took 18 months to complete, and the second phase is expected to be delivered by the end of February 2024.

HH Dr Sheikh Sultan said that providing adequate and safe housing for the Emirati family is a major part of his vision of providing a stable life.

Previously, he directed the development of a variety of services in Al Ghail, such as sanitation and roads, among other infrastructure facilities.

HH Dr Sheikh Sultan emphasised the need to continue developing the areas according to the key priorities for each area, whether by replacing buildings or providing infrastructure, in order to make all areas of Kalba as hospitable as possible.

During the inauguration, the Ruler was shown a model of the housing ‘key box’ that will be delivered to citizens who are eligible for housing, as a way to welcome and congratulate the owners on their new homes.

He then planted an almond tree within Al Saf Park, which is in the middle of the complex and will provide a legacy centrepiece for the open green areas and the inauguration of Phase One.

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Saudi-based Ladun Investment Co. has announced the signing of a contract by its subsidiary, Bafco, for implementing the aluminium facade works at the Six Senses – Triple Bay, currently being developed by Amaala on the Red Sea.

The project is located in Al-Wajh Governorate, affiliated with the Tabuk region, and is one of the key projects of the Vision 2030 programme.

The contract, valued at US $6.5mn, covers a diverse range of facades for villas, hotels and palaces within the tourist resort, according to the official agreement filing on the Saudi Exchange. The duration of the contract is 454 days.

Spanning over 4,155sqkm of an unspoiled nature reserve, the Amaala project is said to be blessed with dramatic coastal scenery, majestic mountainous backdrops, pristine white-sand beaches, and untouched coastal reefs.

The 64 rooms, six suites, 30 villas, and 25 branded residences of Six Senses – Triple Bay, designed by architects U+A, with interiors by Studio Carter, are inspired by the region’s traditional coastal villages and use locally-sourced materials.

The Six Senses resort will be located on one of the most dramatic landforms along Amaala’s Triple Bay area, offering panoramic views across the Hijaz Cove to the Red Sea, the statement said.

Bafco’s HQ is located in the industrial area of Huraymila Governorate; in 2022, produced 31,000sqm of building facades and cladding, 10,000sqm of glass facades, 30,000 protection windows, aluminum windows and frames, 10,000sqm of aluminum doors, and 5,700 linear metres of kitchens and counters.

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A new date has been set for the Construction Intel Summit KSA, the editorial teams at Big Project Middle East (BPME) and Middle East Consultant (MEC) have announced. The event will now take place on the 29^th of November at the Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“The 2023 edition of the Construction Intel Summit KSA is shaping up to be the best edition of the event yet. As a result, the BPME and MEC editorial teams wanted to ensure the event stood out from the other activities taking place in the Kingdom, and opted for a new date for the day-long event. Delegates can expect to hear from a number of high-profile speakers on crucial issues and opportunities in the Kingdom; we look forward to hosting everyone on the day,” said Jason Saundalkar, Head of Content at Big Project Middle East.

The event will combine keynote speeches, high-level panel discussions, and expert presentations and will focus on four key themes: Saudisation and the transmission of knowledge within the built environment; the multi-disciplinary engineering and delivery of giga-projects; the impact of AI and other disruptive technologies on the future of the built environment, and the requirements and challenges associated with owning and operating giga-projects.

Registration is complementary but mandatory for built environment professionals across the Middle East.

The 2023 Construction Intel Summit KSA is supported by:

Strategic Content Partner: ALEC
Silver sponsor: AECOM, KEO
Supporting partner: Al Masood, Climatize, Compass Project Consulting, Cundall, JLL, Omnium, Polypipe, TBH Consultancy
Endorsed by: Chartered Institute of Building

To discuss participating at the event as a speaker, contact conference producers Jason Saundalkar on Jason.s@cpitrademedia.com or Paul Godfrey on paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com. Sponsorship inquires can be addressed to Raz Islam (raz.islam@cpitrademedia.com), Andy (andy.pitois@cpitrademedia.com), and Madeleine Martin (madeleine.martin@cpitrademedia.com).

To learn more about the 2023 Construction Intel Summit KSA, please click here.

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An infrastructure reconstruction plan has been unveiled by the Moldovan government, a report has revealed. It includes the construction of a new terminal at Chisinau International Airport, the development of a critical highway, and the reconstruction of the Giurgiulesti state port.

The most significant element of the plan is the proposed terminal at Chisinau International Airport. The urgent expansion of the airport is required as forecasts predict an increase in air traffic of up to five million passengers in the coming years, stated Moldova’s Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spînu.

He also revealed that the project will have an estimated investment of at least $213mn. “The construction of a new terminal, built to European standards, needs to commence as soon as possible,” he remarked.

The report also noted that the Ungheni – Chisinau – Odessa highway is the next most crucial part of the infrastructure project. The project will take shape in two phases: Ungheni – Chisinau, covering a distance of 110km, and Chisinau – Odessa, spanning 190km, with 145km of the work being undertaken within Moldovan territory.

The highway project aims to improve transportation links, boost trade, and facilitate greater connectivity between Moldova and neighboring countries, including Ukraine and the European Union, the report outlined.

Spînu stated: “It is a strategic project that will develop our country and will integrate us into the European Union.”

He also emphasised the importance of initiating and completing these projects, from both an economic and geopolitical perspective, irrespective of their timeline.

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A South Korean delegation recently visited Ukraine to discuss six reconstruction projects in the country. The delegation included 18 state-run organisations and private businesses, such as Korea Land & Housing Corporation, Hyundai E&C, and Naver, and was led by South Korean Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Won Hee-ryong.

During the visit, they met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and participated in a reconstruction cooperation forum.

The projects they agreed to work on include smart transportation in Kyiv, a smart city in Uman, modernisation of the Boryspil International Airport, and the construction of a sewage system in Bucha. Hyundai signed a partnership with the city government of Mykolaiv to provide construction equipment, said a report by Korea JoongAng Daily.

Earlier, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged US $300mn in short-term aid for Ukraine next year and another $2bn in mid- to long-term support for the country’s war recovery at the G20 summit in New Dehli.

The Korean government said that it plans to provide short-term aid to Ukraine in 2024 in the form of grants, humanitarian aid, and support through international financial institutions. The $2bn support package will be in the form of a long-term, low-interest concessional loan through the Economic Development Cooperation Fund from 2025, the report concluded.

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PIF subsidiary Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has awarded the contract to build a new entertainment destination in Yanbu to a joint venture (JV) of Al Bawani Co and UCC Saudi. The Seven Yanbu project is being developed at a cost of US $293.27mn, with construction already underway.

The entertainment destination is said to be located along the seafront promenade on Al Nawras Island, and has been designed to play a pivotal role in the city’s entertainment sector. The project will offer guests a wide variety of experiences designed to engage all age groups, a statement explained.

Seven Yanbu is designed by Gensler and is inspired by the city’s heritage as a historic port located on the Kingdom’s western Red Sea coast. The design is said to be a celebration of water, with elements of the beach and the sea threaded throughout.

“Our entertainment destination in Yanbu will provide residents and visitors with a wealth of new and exciting experiences while supporting the city’s rapidly developing entertainment sector. Seven’s entertainment destination is inspired by Yanbu’s beautiful natural seascape, embodying the city’s the rich history as one of the oldest ports in the Kingdom. Seven Yanbu will offer something for everyone,” explained Abdullah AlDawood, Chairman, Seven.

Seven Yanbu will feature a carnival themed family entertainment centre with world class rides. Other attractions will include a Clip ‘n Climb facility providing 30 climbing challenges for both adults and children to enjoy, a junior family entertainment centre, a state-of-the-art 10-screen cinema, a futuristic neon 10-lane bowling experience, a fun-filled indoor adventure golf course, as well as a wide variety of local and international retail and dining experiences, the statement added.

Fakher Al Shawaf, Chairman and Group CEO, Al Bawani Co remarked, “We are excited to partner with SEVEN to deliver this project. The design has taken into consideration Yanbu’s coastal location and its history as one of the oldest ports in Saudi. Seven’s investment will support Yanbu’s growing population to meet its entertainment needs. Al Bawani is well-positioned to deliver this unique destination to meet the ever-growing aspirations of Saudis.”

Seven is mandated to invest in, develop, and operate entertainment destinations and create a sustainable entertainment sector that caters to the needs of all in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the highest and latest international standards.

“We are delighted to spread joy in Yanbu through our partnership with Seven. We will leverage our extensive experience in building entertainment destinations to deliver the project on time, to the highest international standards,” concluded Ramez Al-Khayyat, the President of UCC Holding.

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Real estate developer MAG has launched the launch of Keturah Business Bay. The US $545mn tower will offer transformational living through the design of space, and is scheduled for completion by Q3 2027.

According to a statement, the new tower will be the first in the Middle East to immerse residents in nature through the ‘Bio Living’ concept that incorporates nature into the built environment to improve the physical, mental and emotional health of its occupants. The developer had previously offered the concept with its Keturah Reserve project.

Bio Living, inspired by Biophilic Design, emphasises creating architecture and interiors that connect residents with surrounding nature. Engaging all five human senses with nature improves physical and mental well-being, adding genuine value to residents’ lives. Bio Living respects all life forms, including flora, fauna, and humans, the firm said.

“The launch of Keturah Business Bay is in response to the high demand we observed for the previous two developments under the Keturah brand – Keturah Reserve and Keturah Resort. There’s a significant demand for luxury residences that prioritize the well-being of residents. This project has been meticulously conceived and designed, with every detail aimed at elevating and enriching the lives of its occupants. Through its innovative inside-out design, we connect them with the surrounding nature, embodying the Bio Living concept,” stated Talal Moafaq Al Gaddah, Senior Executive Vice Chairman of MAG.

Keturah Business Bay will offer studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 600sqft to 2,200sqft. Amenities at the project include an outdoor pool, a gym, restaurants, and retail spaces.

The firm stated that the tower’s homes will feature double-volume interior spaces, which enhance the flow and circulation of naturally cooled air, and noted that the open plan spaces, which are devoid of corridors or hallways, optimise movement throughout the apartment.

Furniture and fixtures are custom-designed and tailor-made for each space, seamlessly integrating into the interior, which facilitates the flow of movement and uplifts the resident’s physical and mental well-being, the statement concluded.

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Renewable energy firm Arevon Energy has chosen Bechtel to oversee the design and construction of a new 190MW solar project in Posey County, Indiana, in the United States. The energy produced by the facility will be distributed by CenterPoint Energy, and is expected to power over 25,000 homes in Indiana, and 150,000 customers in Southwest Indiana.

Bechtel will be in charge of overseeing and completing the entire solar project, which includes engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project management. Throughout the construction phase, Bechtel will hire over 300 workers from the surrounding area, such as electricians, operators, safety professionals, solar installers, and general laborers. They will also provide on-the-job training programs for local residents, a report stated.

“We are thrilled to work with both Arevon and CenterPoint Energy to deliver a transformational renewable energy project to the people of Indiana,” said Scott Austin, Bechtel’s General Manager of Renewables & Clean Power.

Bechtel said it will also collaborate with the regional supply chain in Indiana and the nearby states during the project’s execution.

“We are delighted to be working with Bechtel, whose history of power plant construction and global reach are unparalleled. Bechtel offered a high-quality, competitive solution, and we saw intrinsic value in their in-house engineering capability, self-perform delivery approach, and innovative mindset to help us deliver this important project to CenterPoint Energy,” concluded Justin Johnson, Arevon’s Chief Operating Officer.

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