AED182m district cooling for Musheireb, Doha

A rendering of Musheireb in Doha, Qatar.

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Drake & Scull Water and Power (DSWP) has been awarded an AED182 million design-and-build contract by Dohaland for two district cooling plants in its flagship Musheireb project in Doha, Qatar.

The scope of work includes detailed design and construction of the chiller plants, cooling towers and all equipment and services. The combined capacity of the two proposed plants is 29,250 tonnes of refrigeration (TR).

“This is another important milestone in the Musheireb project, which is progressing according to schedule,” said Dohaland projects director Mohammad Masoud Al Marri.

The contract also covers the design and construction of a chilled water reticulation network, including valves and valve chamber details; the design and construction of complete MEP building services for the plants; testing and commissioning; and the operation and maintenance of the district cooling plants for a minimum period of five years.

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“We are honoured to be associated with the regeneration of the heart of Doha. DSWP is proud to take on the vital role of strategic service provider in this development, which sets new standards for inner city developments in the Gulf region,” said Drake & Scull International CEO Khaldoun Tabari.

“Given Dohaland’s focus on sustainability and environment, the district cooling system will provide an energy-efficient approach to the Musheireb project. The advantages are better-quality cooling, maximum cost-effectiveness, capital cost elimination, space saving, decrease in sound pollution and, importantly, it is environment-friendly,” said Al Marri.

Dohaland recently confirmed that work on the project was proceeding on schedule, with raft concrete pouring for Phase 1A currently underway. Phase 1A of Musheireb is due for completion in 2012, with the overall project expected to be ready by 2016.

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