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Enpark unveils key elements of master plan
The Energy and Environment Park (Enpark), a member of Tecom Investments, has unveiled key components of its master plan, combining environmental, social and economical elements to create a model reflecting Dubai's benchmark for sustainable development.
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- Published: 00:41 May 14, 2008
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Dubai: The Energy and Environment Park (Enpark), a member of Tecom Investments, has unveiled key components of its master plan, combining environmental, social and economical elements to create a model reflecting Dubai's benchmark for sustainable development.
Launched in June 2007 as a comprehensive eco-friendly free zone for both commercial and residential use, Enpark seeks to provide an enabling platform for sustainable business operations through the integration of eco-friendly policies, standards, education programmes, and technologies.
With a gross floor area of approximately 10 million square feet, to host a population of 43,000, including 6,000 residents, Enpark's infrastructure design will be finalised by the end of this year.
The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion by 2010.
Ali Bin Towaih, executive director of Enpark, said: "We have been able to attract major companies to Enpark solely on the strength of our certified team of professionals, who have successfully highlighted the economic viability of the free zone. Further details of our partners and new developments will be announced in the near future."
Enpark is currently working with a group of leading energy and environment companies to ensure the endorsement of best practices and policies across all elements in the design and construction of the park.
Enpark will consist of several key components. The commercial zone, retail and boutique manufacturing facilities as well as showrooms for energy saving technologies. It will also house energy efficient residential units as well as a 'green' hotel and conference areas.
An academic zone at Enpark will boast schools and institutions offering renewable energy and environment related education programmes.
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