Parsons wins PMC contract for Shamkha South project in UAE

Under this contract, Parsons will be responsible for PMC for Shamkha South Development's infrastructure, including roads, street lighting, road marking, signage, and traffic signals; water distribution networks, reservoirs, and pumping stations; wastewater collection networks and force mains, including significant quantities of micro-tunneling; power distribution networks and substations; and storm drainage networks. Musanada is currently managing the delivery of the approximately Dhs7bn development to provide utility-serviced plots for the future Emirati Local Housing Development.

Musanada's CEO H.E. Mohammed K. Al Mehairi, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Parsons to the Musanada family. The announcement of such a strategic partnership is a testament of our commitment to support the government in providing the people of Abu Dhabi with the best quality of life in line with its aim to become one of the top five governments of the world."

"We have successfully delivered several landmark infrastructure projects in the UAE, and we are committed to making this project a success by combining the expertise of our people with the experience we've had as a company in the Emirates," said Guy Mehula, Parsons MENA+ President.

Parsons has been working in the MENA+ region (Middle East, North Africa, and the northern Mediterranean Sea border countries) for more than 60 years and has offices in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Rome, Istanbul, and Athens. Parsons' portfolio of ongoing projects in the MENA+ region includes major highways, bridges, rail and transit, airports, ports, water infrastructure, plus hospitals, public schools, universities, mosques, and other public buildings.

Parsons, celebrating more than 65 years of growth in the engineering and construction industry, is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Parsons delivers design/design-build, programme/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.