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| Bouygues Construction signs deal for the Singapore Sports Hub Dragages Singapore, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction and a member of the SHPL consortium, has signed a contract with the Singapore Sports Council for the Singapore Sports Hub. Part of a private-public partnership (PPP), the contract covers the financing, design, construction and operation of the facility for the next 25 years. The contract is the world's largest sports infrastructure PPP. The work, which will be carried out entirely by Dragages Singapore, is worth 770 million euros (for the group's share), or 1.33 billion Singapore dollars. Located on a 35 hectare site only 15 minutes from Changi international airport, the Singapore Sports Hub is a huge integrated sports and leisure complex. Work will begin in September 2010 for delivery 43 months later in April 2014 and will involve up to 2,500 employees. Located within the city and well connected to the mass transit system, the Singapore Sports Hub will be the country's prime sports and leisure complex while playing a key role in boosting the development of the sports industry. It will be able to host all types of world-class events such as sports events, concerts, exhibitions and conventions. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Construction News :: home page |