Aldar projects making steady progress

Aldar says its projects are on track to be completed according to their respective schedules, with steady progress being made on foundational, structural and MEP works.

Aldar Properties' residential projects that are currently under construction are on track to be completed on schedule.
In a progress update, the developer said Al Hadeel, Ansam, Al Merief and Nareel Island are on track to be completed according to their respective schedules, with steady progress being made on foundational, structural and MEP works. Work is progressing across all aspects of West Yas, Aldar's first villa community on Yas Island, including on precincts, marine, electrical, lighting and telecommunications work.
The construction of a school to be operated by Aldar Academies is nearing completion and it will be operational by the beginning of the 2016-17 academic year.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, chief development officer at Aldar Properties, said: "The demand for high-quality residential units and an enriched community living experience is greater than market supply. This informs our approach towards developing best-in-class residential communities. It is important for us at Aldar that we work closely with our contractors to deliver these projects on time."
At Shams Meera, Aldar's first mid-market focused project, the enabling teams are on site and progressing well with the shoring, piling and excavation of the three-level basement.
Authority NoCs are in process, along with the tendering for the main contract which is expected to be awarded during the quarter. Infrastructure development at Shams Abu Dhabi on Al Reem Island is progressing well with the South Canal now open.
During the last quarter, Aldar awarded contracts for the closed canal and pre-concept designs were submitted for the central park. The east sandy beach has now been completed along with the Repton School area.
Within Al Raha Beach, following the completion of phase one Al Dana infrastructure, substantial works were completed on the second phase which includes landscaping and road embankment, sewer works, dredging works, storm water networks and district cooling. Testing is currently under way on irrigation networks, while maintenance works have already commenced for the existing landscaped areas in public spaces.
At Al Falah Town Centre, general excavation work is now complete, with final finishes being made across storm water works, potable water, irrigation, telecom, electrical, street lighting and substation.
- haseeb@khaleejtimes.com

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