US$290m mall contract for HLG
Habtoor Leighton Group to construct North Gate Mall phase one
Habtoor Leighton Group has been awarded a contract worth US $290m for construction of the first phase of Doha’s North Gate mall and office buildings projects.
The first phase of the multi-use development will cover 375,000 square metres, comprising a podium with two levels of carparking; a three-level mall; and six, five-level office buildings. The developer is North Gate WLL.
Commenting that HLG is “ideally positioned” to capitalise on Qatar’s ambition to deliveer world-class transport and infrastructure programmes, CEO and managing director Laurie Voyer said the project highlighted the market potential for the group in Qatar.
“We’re seeing major opportunities across all our market sectors as the country continues its rapid development, and this is just one example of the type of work we are pursuing,” Voyer said.
“We’re targeting a number of large-scale infrastructure and building projects in the country – such as the new Doha Metro and Lusail Expressway – and we see Qatar as one of our key markets going forward,” he added.
The North Gate Mall is positioned as a “mid- to premium-development” integrating fashion, home, dining, leisure and entertainment brands and outlets along with office accommodation. Additional features include the Crystal Garden, Market Street indoor/outdoor dining precinct, and Shamal Hall with “unique architectural features”.
The complex is designed by Callison.
“We’ve developed a very strong reputation and presence in the Qatar construction market, and are one of the largest international construction groups in the country,” Voyer added.
Construction will commence immediately and the project is due for completion in March 2014.
