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The Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) announced today that the enabling work is under way for Phase 1 of the Saadiyat Lagoons District.
The contract was awarded to Western Bainoona Group for General Contracting L.L.C. and covers ground improvements, in addition to site clearance. Officials noted that it is progressing on schedule, to be completed by the end of 2016.
Commenting on the work, Sufian Hasan Al Marzooqi, Chief Executive Officer at TDIC, said, “We launched this project back in April of this year, and works are on track in preparation for the main construction of the project. The contractor has mobilised on site for the enabling works and we expect to announce the main construction works contract before the end of this year. Saadiyat Lagoons District is a unique residential project within Saadiyat Island and we anticipate interest to only increase moving forward.”
Saadiyat Lagoons, the largest district on the island, is a premium residential community. Phase 1 of the Saadiyat Lagoons District includes 820 townhouses set in a gated community. The townhouses will include two to four bedroom units featuring a contemporary design.
Homeowners will also have access to a range of community facilities, such as community swimming pools and children’s playgrounds, as well as a convenience store and access to a neighbourhood lagoon.