Carillion Joint Venture wins USD616 million contract in Qatar.

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6 Dec 2011

Carillion, in an 80:20 Joint Venture with Qatar Building Company, has been awarded a USD616 million contract for a major phase of the Msheireb Downtown Doha project developed by Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.

Securing this prestigious contract, Carillion’s first contract in Qatar, underlines the reputation that Carillion has established in the Middle East region over the last 40 years for quality and delivery. The contract, which is worth some USD616 million to Carillion, will begin in December 2011.

The Msheireb Downtown Doha project, a mixed-use development comprising retail, commercial, residential, leisure, cultural and community facilities, is located close to the historic origins of Qatar’s capital city next to the Amiri Diwan.

The project involves the development and regeneration of 31 hectares in the centre of Doha, to meet the vision and objectives set by the Emir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. It is a unique opportunity to regenerate the core of the city as a place to live and work, and to reflect the growing international importance of Doha.

Carillion’s sector-leading capabilities in delivering sustainable solutions will play a key role in delivering this project, to meet the objectives of Msheireb Properties in achieving a “Platinum to Gold” rating under the LEED Green Building Rating system of the U.S. Green Building Council.

Commenting, Carillion Group Chief Executive, John McDonough, said: “We are delighted to have been selected to deliver this prestigious project, which will make a major contribution to the regeneration of the centre of Doha. We look forward to working with Msheireb Properties to deliver a visionary solution that will meet the high standards of sustainability that have been set for this transformational development.”