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| Atkins to design infrastructure for major new Abu Dhabi community Abu Dhabi General Services (Musanada) has awarded Atkins, the largest engineering consultancy in the UK, a contract to design the infrastructure for a new £1.3 billion, 42 km² Emirati community in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Known as North Wathba Urban Development, this vital social infrastructure scheme will eventually house a community of 130,000 people, marrying world-class international design standards with the cultural heritage and needs of local residents. Situated north of Baniyas and south of Shamkhah on Abu Dhabi mainland, the project is being led by Musanada, which is responsible for delivering shared services for Abu Dhabi Government entities, including design, procurement and construction management. The North Wathba Master plan was completed by Abu Dhabi's Urban Development Council (UPC) and includes housing, civic, institutional and commercial buildings, as well as parks and open spaces. write your comments about the article :: © 2012 Construction News :: home page |