Leighton to build $500m water park
01 September 2005
Leighton (Australia) and joint venture partner Emtech have signed a pre-construction agreement to build a Dh1.8 billion ($500 million) water park, to be developed on the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah.
Kerzner International confirmed that a pre-construction agreement had been made, but said that a final contract award had yet to be signed. It is believed to be the first major contract that has been won by the Australian firm in the UAE.
The designs for the water park’s main structures are well advanced, but the route of the main river ride running through the park is not, which means that the buildings may be shifted to make way for the ride. Redesigns are still being done, there are 70 per cent construction drawings at this point.
Some work on the site has already been undertaken, including the reclamation of a 20 m beach extension and vibro-compaction works.
A piling contract for the project’s two hotel buildings and main water park features has been offered to M Tech, and work on site is expected to start later this month.
The park is expected to feature unique water attractions, including one of the world’s largest marine habitats, a snorkel trail, a swim with the dolphins encounter programme, an array of water slides, and The Dig – an Atlantis themed ‘archaeological’ experience.
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