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| HLG wins Jewel of the Creek contract Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG), the Dubai arm of the Australian contractor, has been awarded a AED1.45 billion (USD395 million) contract by Dubai International Real Estate (DIRE) to deliver Package #8 of its Jewel of the Creek mixed-use project in Port Saeed, Dubai, UAE. This award forms a significant part of the AED3 billion Jewel of the Creek development which HLG has worked on since 2012 when the Group was appointed to construct and complete the substructure works for four basement levels and ground floor slabs on the waterside site between Al Maktoum Bridge, Baniyas Road and the Floating Bridge. HLG's scope of works involves the construction and completion of: Five hospitality buildings ranging between 15 and 19 floors, featuring a hotel and serviced apartments; A ballroom, with an attached café; A marina, including four foot bridges and one vehicular bridge; and Hard and soft landscaping works. Construction works on Package #8 are scheduled to commence Q3, 2014 and completion is targeted for Q3, 2017. write your comments about the article :: © 2014 Construction News :: home page |