Dubai World Central (DWC), the 140 square kilometre aviation community taking shape at Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Arab Emirates has awarded two key contracts worth USD 44.1 million for emergency services as the world's largest airport gets ready to receive first cargo flights next year.
Both tenders were awarded to Convergent Value Engineering LLC, an Abu Dhabi based metallic installation contracting company, for a total of four fire stations and five police facilities buildings.
The fire stations will be built alongside the first taxiways - due for completion by end of 2007 - along the length of the apron zone, which provides fire trucks direct access to the airfield.
"JXB will have some of the most advanced fire control facilities and equipment in the world, providing efficient emergency management," said HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai. "These fire and police stations will set new benchmarks within the region in the provision of emergency services."
The main fire station, consisting of a two-floor building, will cover a total of 1,700 square metres, including the vehicular section, service section and the operations staff section, in addition to offices, service and observation rooms, and a total of four truck bays. The three satellite fire stations will consist of one-floor setups and cover a combined area of 1,000 square metres, including the operational sections.
The initial fire stations and the police facilities complex will fulfil emergency and rescue requirements for the early stages of DWC with further expansion slated for later phases.
The police stations will cover 6,415 square metres and consist of a detention building, dog kennels, arms store building, security administration and transportation facility and gate houses.
"The police facilities complex will be a massive structure designed to handle all security requirements," explained Sheikh Ahmed. "The facility will also serve all areas within the airport jurisdiction covering 68 square kilometres."
Currently, work is moving forward on the first 4.5 kilometre A-380 enabled CAT-III runway that is scheduled for completion by October this year. "First flights at JXB are expected mid-2008, when the first passenger and cargo terminals will be ready," stated Sheikh Ahmed.
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JXB awards key contracts worth USD44.1 million for safety and security services
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 27 - 2007 at 10:11
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Construction of these facilities has already commenced at Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) - around which five other components are being built, including Dubai Logistics City, Commercial City, Residential City, Golf City and Aviation City - and will be completed by July 2008.
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About Dubai World Central:Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centred around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometres from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.
DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.
Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.
DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at US $33 billion, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), Dubai Logistics City (DLC), DWC Commercial City, DWC Residential City, DWC Aviation City and DWC Golf City.
DWC is endorsed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Aviation Corporation - Dubai World Central, Government of Dubai.
About Dubai World Central components:
JXB, when completed, will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.
DLC will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB, Aviation City and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.
DWC Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 6-75 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.
DWC Residential City will include a mix of five-ten storey mid-cost apartment blocks. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'. A special staff village will house blue-collar workers within high-quality accommodation.
DWC Golf City will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Up to 2,500 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.
DWC Aviation City will be the region's premier centre of excellence for technology manufacturing and science and technology education.
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorMonday, August 27 - 2007 at 10:11 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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