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Ashghal has awarded two contracts with a combined value of about QR118mn for the development of the New Doha Zoo project. |
The contracts are for enabling works and the design and building of the animal relocation facility at Rawdhet al-Faras.
The enabling and demolition works contract, valued at more than QR45mn, was awarded to Aswan Trading and Contracting Company. The site preparation works began earlier this month and the contract includes demolition of buildings and existing facilities within the boundaries of the New Doha Zoo site. The works, estimated to take 14 months, will prepare the site for main construction and will also ensure the protection and maintenance of the trees and natural environment on-site during excavation.
The second contract worth more than QR73mn for the design and construction of temporary housing facility for animals in Rawdhet al-Faras was awarded to Medgulf Construction Company. The one-year contract included the design and implementation of the temporary facility in Rawdhet al-Faras where animals are housed during construction of the new park until they are returned to the new zoo. The facility also includes residences for caretakers and a veterinary clinic.
In November last year Ashghal launched the final concept master-plan for the New Doha Zoo project which will be a world-class destination.
Spanning an area of over 75 hectares, the new zoo will boast a drive-through safari displaying animals and plants from around the world in an environment set to mirror natural habitats of an African savannah, an Asian jungle and a South American rainforest.
Facilities will include hotels, a unique land bridge to allow the animals to roam to the adjacent Aspire Park, an educational and conservation discovery centre and multiple entertainment and food and beverage outlets.
The master-plan and concept design of the New Doha Zoo were completed by American architects and specialist zoo design consultants HHCP+PJA.
Ashghal has appointed KEO International Consultants to work with HHCP+PJA as the design and construction consultant.
Planned to be opened to the public by the end of 2017, New Doha Zoo will be one of Qatar’s leading education and tourist attractions that aims to provide environmental education to its visitors in accordance with the requirements of Qatar National Vision 2030.
