BAHRAIN-BASED Manara Developments has appointed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company to carry out reclamation works on the Wahat Al Muharraq project in the kingdom under a contract worth $4 million.
The contract involves hydraulic reclamation of the 170,000-sq-m project being developed in Muharraq. The project will create a vibrant residential masterplan offering retail facilities as well as civic amenities in addition to residential units in order to ensure a fully integrated and lifestyle-focused community.
Dr Hasan Al Bastaki, managing director of Manara Developments, says: “Works on the project is already underway and the reclamation works are expected to be completed in approximately three months.”
With regards to the outline of the project, he says: “We are still at the stage of preparation of the draft masterplan. Other project details will be announced soon after obtaining consent from relevant authorities.”