Mizin awards contracts for phase two infrastructure works

Dubai: Mizin, the real estate development arm of Dubai Holding unit Tatweer, has awarded contracts for phase two infrastructure works in the Liwan, Arjan and Majan master developments in Dubailand.

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

Following the completion of phase one infrastructure works in the three developments, which included the installation of multi-lane road systems and street lighting, the second phase infrastructure works involve 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 feet.

It will also ensure the creation of sidewalks and pathways, with landscaped areas. "The scheduled delivery of each infrastructure phase is testament to Mizin's commitment to meeting construction milestones within the three projects. This allows investors crucial access to the site and enables them to develop their projects with a timely and structured approach," said Ahmad Sharaf, chief executive officer of Tatweer Investments.

Mizin said that an extensive pre-qualification process was conducted prior to awarding the contracts to ensure that the second phase infrastructure work in the three communities would be on par with the master planner's rigorous quality and delivery standards. Phase two infrastructure works in all three communities are due for completion by mid-2010.

Arjan, Liwan and Majan are mixed-use developments located in Dubailand on 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 square foot 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 in Dubailand.

Liwan is seen as the gateway to New Dubai, with 65 per cent of its 13 million square foot area dedicated to open spaces. On completion, Liwan will be home to 35,000 people.

Majan, which is accessed via Emirates Road, is set to become the Downtown of Dubailand and is expected to accommodate over 85,000 people within its 16.5 million square foot area, Tatweer said.

Since its inception in September 2006, Mizin has launched four strategically located communities.