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Bahrain Bay, the kingdom’s $2.5 billion waterfront community project, has awarded the main contract for the construction of the Four Seasons Hotel to Belgian-based Six Construct.
It signals the beginning of Phase Two of the development, which includes the podium and tower construction. Work will begin on November 30 with a target construction completion date of April 2014.
Bahrain Bay CEO Bob Vincent said: “This project takes on much more significance than a stand-alone development. The commencement of the main contract for the Four Seasons Bahrain Bay is seen as an important commitment to re-invigorating construction in Bahrain and bringing a fresh focus to real estate lending by local banks.
“In addition, the flow-on effects of more than 2,000 jobs during construction; participation by local Bahrain sub-contractors and suppliers during the development and more than 700 permanent jobs; will all serve to demonstrate a turnaround in the Bahrain economy.”
The project attracted bids from international, regional and local companies. From an original list of 21 firms it was awarded to Six Construct, which brings an ‘exemplary track record’ of construction projects across the globe, executives at Bahrain Bay say. This includes the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai, Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Hotel, The Armani Hotel, Dubai, and many more industry-leading projects.
The Four Seasons Hotel at Bahrain Bay will be the latest in the five-star chain’s portfolio of international properties. At 201 metres and 50-storeys tall with 263 guest rooms, the hotel complex is set to bolster Bahrain’s hospitality credentials. It will come complete with five-star spa and leisure facilities, suspended ‘Sky Pod’ restaurant, banqueting and conferencing capabilities, four ‘fine dining’ outlets and panoramic views for guestrooms and suites.
Philippe Dessoy, general manager of Six Construct, said: “We are excited to begin work on the Four Seasons Hotel project and also to be given a chance to further demonstrate our construction excellence by contributing to a high-profile project such as Bahrain Bay. As with all our projects, we anticipate a timely completion on schedule and on-budget.”
