Aecom has been appointed as the lead consultant for infrastructure design peer review and construction supervision for Phase I of the Al Dhaher Development in Al Ain, a major citizen housing project that will create an integrated residential community comprising 2,394 villas alongside schools, community facilities, retail, sports and religious facilities, public spaces and supporting infrastructure.
Located about 15 km south of Al Ain City Centre and close to the UAE-Oman border, the development spans about 528 hectares. It is designed to provide a high-quality, sustainable and culturally rooted community for UAE nationals while supporting the continued growth of Al Ain, said a statement from Aecom.
Covering the first phase, Aecom’s role will involve the design peer review and construction supervision of key infrastructure and associated works across the development.
This includes around 1,000 villas spanning 198 hectares, infrastructure and utility networks, roads and associated infrastructure, landscaping and public realm works, utility and service buildings, community facilities and flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure, it stated.
On the contract win, Adeeb Sami, Vice President – Al Ain at Aecom, said: "Al Dhaher is an ambitious development that brings together residential, community and infrastructure elements at significant scale,” says . From roads and utilities to drainage, flood mitigation, public realm and community facilities, the infrastructure will provide the foundation for the development’s long-term performance."
The Al Dhaher Development will be developed in three phases and represents another contribution to the continued development of Al Ain as a sustainable, connected and high-quality place to live, while supporting the UAE’s broader vision for vibrant communities and high-quality housing for families.
"The Al Dhaher Development reflects the kind of investment that can make a lasting difference to the communities in which we operate," remarked Asif Shafi, Managing Director, Civil Infrastructure and Program Management at Aecom. “We are proud to support our valued client on a project that will contribute to the continued development of Al Ain and provide a high-quality, sustainable environment for local families,” he added.
Aecom said its appointment builds on its longstanding presence and track record in Al Ain and across the UAE. The company will bring together its multidisciplinary engineering, infrastructure, construction management and project delivery expertise to support the successful delivery of the development.
Its local knowledge will be complemented by global technical expertise and international best practice in infrastructure, sustainability, resilience and digital delivery.
Resilience is a key consideration throughout the development, with flood mitigation measures, drainage infrastructure, stormwater ponds and hydraulic systems incorporated to support the community’s long-term safety and reliability, said Sami.
"We look forward to applying our multidisciplinary expertise, local knowledge and global best practice to help deliver infrastructure that supports the needs of the community today while contributing to Al Ain’s resilience and continued growth," he added.-TradeArabia News Service