ADM announces community centre tenders across the capital
Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) has announced the launch of tenders inviting the private sector to develop and operate a network of new community centre projects in the emirate.
Intended to serve as community hubs for residents and boost local services and amenities, these centres, to be located in Al Wathba, Al Rahba, Al Falah and Mohammed bin Zayed City will feature restaurants, cafes and retail outlets along with government service counters and community centres.
The three centres in Al Wathba, Al Rahba and Al Falah will have a built up area of approximately 13,000 sqm, while the district community centre in Mohammed bin Zayed City will have a built up area of 25,000 sqm. Developers will have the the option to bid on all four community centres.
“The community centre tenders provide an exciting opportunity for the private sector to help deliver first class community projects that offer a sustainable return on investment,” said Rashed Bin Ali Al Omaira, advisor investments and assets for the general manager’s office at ADM. “They respond to the increasing demand for the City’s neighbourhoods to have additional community components and enhanced retail offerings.”
Using a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, the private and public sector will work in a partnership where approved developers will be granted rights to utilise Municipality land through a musataha agreement for a period of 30 years to develop and operate the community centres.
“Our aim is to deliver projects that will enhance Abu Dhabi’s districts while fitting in seamlessly alongside existing and planned developments,” added Al Omaira.