China Railway 18th Bureau Group W.L.L has been awarded the main contract on this scheme. Client held a ceremonial concrete pouring recently, announcing the launch of construction works at site.

MEP contractor is expected to be appointed by end of October 2020.

Construction works on this buildings with the start of blinding and raft foundation works at the common basement level. The first major concrete pour was successfully completed last August boasting 5000 cubic meters of concrete, which constitutes one of the largest concrete pouring operations in the State of Qatar taking 33 hours and 131 manpower to complete. This is considered a major achievement given the magnitude of the operation and the challenges faced amid the limitations imposed by the pandemic. Another two similar major slab concrete pours totaling 9,000 cubic meters have been carried out this month, while another massive pour operation of 8,800 cubic meters has begun in the past few days, marking the completion of more than a third of the total land area, with 13 more pouring operations planned over the coming months until January 2021. Once completed in 2022, they will have 586 apartment units ranging from one to four bedrooms, 101 public retail, entertainment and dining outlets, comprehensive leisure facilities for residents, and 1,456 underground car parks. The 250-metre long bridge, rests on two pylons 43 meters above The Pearl-Qatar’s Boulevard, and will feature motifs, decorative lighting and rose gold finishes, which complement Gewan Island’s character. Once complete, the bridge promises to be a landmark and an architectural and engineering masterpiece.