Belhasa wins contract for Dubai Lagoon

Schon Properties, developers of the Dhs3bn Dubai Lagoon Development, has signed a Dhs1.171bn contract with Belhasa Engineering and Contracting Company to handle the construction of zones 3 and 6 of the exclusive mixed-use project. Site work is scheduled to begin in October 2008, with a projected completion date between the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011. BECC's remit will include all civil, architectural, construction and MEP works as well as air conditioning and service facilities, for a total of 17 buildings.