Al Zorah announces preliminary road work

Ajman: Al Zorah, the Dh200 billion masterplanned community development in Ajman, announced the commencement of preliminary construction work for its five major roads.

Pre-qualification documents have also been sent to both Marine and Infrastructure works contractors.

Located along Ajman's pristine beachfront and creek, Al Zorah will be a self-contained City containing varied residences, offices, retail outlets, schools, hospitals and leisure facilities including marinas and a number of 5-star resort hotels.

The project is being developed by Al Zorah Development Company, a joint venture between the Government of Ajman and Solidere International Limited, a leader in urban planning and the development of large scale projects in the Middle East and Mediterranean region.

In view of the distinct elements involved and innovations expected of this landmark Project, Dar Al Handasah was appointed as the Infrastructure Design Consultant for Al Zorah, COWI from Denmark as the Marine Design Consultant and Ove Arup as the Sustainability Consultant.

Following the Al Zorah's master plan produced and managed by Solidere International and the Concept Design Stage completed by Dar Al-Handasah and COWI, the two consultants are currently progressing to the Preliminary and Detailed Design Stage.

Imad Dana, CEO of the Al Zorah Development Company, said: “Preliminary works for the Al Zorah road network have now commenced. Ajman Investment, Marketing & Services (AIMS) has been contracted to carry out the Bulk Earthworks on the Project.

"The initial bulk earthworks include the raising of the five major access roads of the project as well as the canal area to a level of approximately +4.00m thereby enabling the future Infrastructure works to commence for the construction of the deep services and road construction.

"A total of 13km of major road network is required with a total volume of material to be imported of approximately 3,000.000 metre cube."