HLG Bags Abu Dhabi Port's KIZAD Contract
The Habtoor Leighton Group (HLG) has been awarded a contract with revenue of AED263 million (AUD96 million) for the construction in Abu Dhabi of Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad) Area A Secondary Infrastructure (Phase 1B) for Abu Dhabi Ports.
HLG, operating as Leighton Contracting Abu Dhabi LLC, will be responsible for the construction of the following infrastructure within a 52 square kilometre site:
Road network (dual and single) and associated traffic signals, streetlights and signage
Sewerage network and associated pumping stations
Storm network and associated pumping stations
Potable water network and associated fire hydrants
Process water network
Telecom network (containment only)
Low voltage and medium voltage network and associated 11KV substations
The methodology will include extensive dewatering, excavation, pipe-laying and road construction works.
HLG has been involved in the construction of different phases of Khalifa Port and Kizad in Abu Dhabi and is very proud to again be selected by Abu Dhabi Ports to deliver this project.
HLG CEO and Managing Director, Mr. José A. López-Monís, said: “This new award is a great achievement that proves the Group remains a preferred contractor for clients to whom HLG has demonstrated its ability to deliver complex and high quality projects. I congratulate all teams involved in securing this project with a key client such as Abu Dhabi Ports.”
The project will commence in July 2015 and is scheduled for completion in March 2017.