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Abu Dhabi reviews Metro consultant bids |
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Written by Sheraz
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Tuesday, 15 September 2009 05:40 |
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The Abu Dhabi Executive Council is currently reviewing the consultancy bids for a 131-kilometre metro rail system, according to a statement.
"The project is regarded as one of the main transport projects in the emirate and the world over. The shortlist includes consultancy firms with international acclaim and great expertise in such mega-projects from the US, the UK, Australia, Lebanon, France, Spain and Denmark," the statement read.
The project is a part of the UAE capital's Surface Transport Master Plan (STMP), a major initiative to develop a comprehensive plan for transport in the city. It is included in the Abu Dhabi Plan 2030 and is aimed at serving the ever-increasing population of the city and its suburbs.
According to the contract, the consultant will carry out a feasibility study, the initial and detailed designs of the network, stations, safety and security systems, electronic control systems and finally supervision of the eventual construction of the metro.
The Abu Dhabi Metro is slated to partially start in 2015
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