Parsons/Halcrow to supervise Dubai Water Canal construction

The Parsons/Halcrow Joint Venture has been awarded the construction supervision contract for the 2.8km-long Dubai Water Canal Project.

The Dubai Water Canal, announced in October 2013, starts at the Business Bay and extends into the Persian Gulf. The 6m-deep construction will have 8m-high bridges and will be 8m to 120m wide.

It will include walkways and jogging and cycling tracks as well as hotels, restaurants, a trade centre and private marinas for boats.

Under the contract awarded by Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Parsons/Halcrow will elevate three roads in Dubai, relocating utilities and constructing the canal.

Parsons will be responsible for construction supervision of the roads and bridges, and Halcrow will undertake canal excavation and marine works. Under the first phase, Parsons will elevate Sheikh Zayed Road and relocate utilities for canal construction. The RTA is responsible for the development of the project infrastructure.

Parsons MEA president Guy Mehula said: "Parsons is honored to have been chosen for this landmark project in Dubai. Once completed, the Dubai Water Canal Project will add 6km to the Dubai waterfront and will attract many visitors."

The canal was designed by Parsons/Halcrow as part of a contract awarded in December 2006.