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Whats Link of this on Youbute, Gar3th ?

got the pictures from the 3 latest video on the eko atlantic's youtube page http://www.youtube.com/user/ekoatlantic

Are those recent images of the Eko Atlantic City? Construction works are supposed to commence next year. Nevertheless, these are evidences the project is going on smoothly.

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are those pipes in the picture for the undergroud pipe system for the city or is it something else?

are those pipes in the picture for the undergroud pipe system for the city or is it something else?

yea its for the plumbing,drainage and other underground piping needed

Sorry paddylo

I think these pipes are for the slurry line(s) used by the two dredgers shown. As far as I can make out the jack up in the background is operated by Jan de Nul. And the green dredger is one of the DI fleet.

Sorry this is my first post and I don't like to contradict you guys.

Sorry paddylo

I think these pipes are for the slurry line(s) used by the two dredgers shown. As far as I can make out the jack up in the background is operated by Jan de Nul. And the green dredger is one of the DI fleet.

Sorry this is my first post and I don't like to contradict you guys.
All knowledge is welcome here.

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the reclamation of the Atlantic Ocean will yield nine million square metres of land for the new Atlantic City.

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Wow!!! New land!!!
Land-a-hoi, Land-a-hoi :banana:

Wish there was an arial image shot so we can compare how it looked back in april to now in order to see how much more land there is.

Before building construction begins would they have to build some roads first in order to delineate the plots?

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i dont know who is in nigeria right now ...tbite or paddylo

i dont know who is in nigeria right now ...tbite or paddylo

:lol::lol:

i dont know who is in nigeria right now ...tbite or paddylo

Dennis, you get mouth! :lol::lol:

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:banana:WOOW!!
I think they are making progress, T-bite, what a find!!!
if the date that pic was taken was far back, then there might be actually more reclaimed land available :)
ps:Lagos looks nice,from that view.......Just no distinctive skyscrapers-That is about to change soon...:)

For some reason, it looks smaller than I expected

For some reason, it looks smaller than I expected

Hahaha ..:lol:
I know that feeling/...
But of course, we have to recognize, that this is massive work going on here........:)
#OMO.,No be Mai-Mai...O¬!!!! lol

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wow wow wow....this baby is about done.....tbite great find omo.....

It is nowhere near done. Look at the picture...You see the lagoon at the very end of the picture... the land reclamation goes farther past that point. I believe this is a April - September Update (http://www.independentngonline.com/DailyIndependent/Article.aspx?id=20681), meaning at the time the picture was taken it was about 20% complete.

Which means the reclamation would be considerably larger now.

Just to put things into perspective....the project will be 1.5 times larger than Victoria Island...and as you can see in the picture Victoria Island is still larger.

Just compare it to the master plan.

I think construction in the Financial district will take off soon. I think all of the land reclamation for that district is complete. I think Harbour lights will also commence soon, seeing as plots have already been bought.

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whoever said it isn't tall isn't looking at the scale. you'll be surprised at how many of the buildings in the background can you fit on the reclaimed land.

I'm really looking forward to something that rivals the Manhattan of africa

It is nowhere near done. Look at the picture...You see the lagoon at the very end of the picture... the land reclamation goes farther past that point. I believe this is a April - September Update (http://www.independentngonline.com/DailyIndependent/Article.aspx?id=20681), meaning at the time the picture was taken it was about 20% complete.

Which means the reclamation would be considerably larger now.

Just to put things into perspective....the project will be 1.5 times larger than Victoria Island...and as you can see in the picture Victoria Island is still larger.

Just compare it to the master plan.

I think construction in the Financial district will take off soon. I think all of the land reclamation for that district is complete. I think Harbour lights will also commence soon, seeing as plots have already been bought.

okie dokie.....so when will the land reclamation be done? still 2015? by the looks of it ...its gonna be earlier than that.

Eko Atlantic is already set to be a success....the only thing that can stop it .....is if the investors flunk.

It all comes down to the investors...it is investor driven. But I don't see why it should flunk.....analysts say that there is even demand and capacity for more Eko Atlantic City type developments, Lagos is growing rapidly, the market is there.......I think it will be a success. But we have to wait and see.

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tbite stop being a bitch and ans my question b4 i kiss ur nigerian australian acting ass

tbite stop being a bitch and ans my question b4 i kiss ur nigerian australian acting ass

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Dennis...I no sabi wetin I go do you at all

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Dennis...I no sabi wetin I go do you at all

lol

Good heavens. This country is blowing up! :)

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I think these pipes are for the slurry line(s) used by the two dredgers shown. As far as I can make out the jack up in the background is operated by Jan de Nul. And the green dredger is one of the DI fleet.

Sorry this is my first post and I don't like to contradict you guys.

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I think these pipes are for the slurry line(s) used by the two dredgers shown. As far as I can make out the jack up in the background is operated by Jan de Nul. And the green dredger is one of the DI fleet.

Sorry this is my first post and I don't like to contradict you guys.
All knowledge is welcome here. :cheers:

WOW!!! What happened to this thread?? :shocked:

WOW!!! What happened to this thread?? :shocked:

whats wrong homie?

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taking shape, by now there's suppose 2 be alot of building proposals and massive construction going on,............. i fear for this project
GREAT FIND TBITE

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And to think that all that land will be filled with skyscrapers is mind blowing. Add to the fact that they still have 4 or so more miles of land reclamation to go gives you the actual scope of this project. Lagos is going to have a world renowned skyline after this.

@Roughcoins, You shouldn't fear for this project. Actually a large percentage of the plots in eko atlantic have already been sold. Most investors are just waiting for land reclamation to finish and infrastructure to commence before they start building.

^^ Is there any difference between the Area of reclaimed land in the picture and the Ones we hve been seeing for months now??

Say for example, this:

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yea I'll say they made progress considering the size of the project (40% larger than Victoria island)

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No, Gareth, I am talking about progress, in relation to the last pictures....looks the same to me.

No definitely not look at it again

That picture shows a lot of progress. Look at that Green Ship it is always berthed there, and look at where it is in the other picture then compare the land.

^^ yeah that picture posted by Tbite is from the April 2011 update. You can tell because EVERYTHING in Tbite picture is in the EXACT same position as in the April 2011 update pic. If you look closely you will see that the trucks that are driving on the small road from the left side of picture to right are in exact same place as the April 2011 pic.

There is definitely more land now, especially since they have begun to use a more powerful dredger. Can't wait to see it when some roads and other infrastructure are on ground.

And to think that all that land will be filled with skyscrapers is mind blowing. Add to the fact that they still have 4 or so more miles of land reclamation to go gives you the actual scope of this project. Lagos is going to have a world renowned skyline after this.

@Roughcoins, You shouldn't fear for this project. Actually a large percentage of the plots in eko atlantic have already been sold. Most investors are just waiting for land reclamation to finish and infrastructure to commence before they start building.

Do you know why they can't commence work on the infrastructure now.

I feel happy if i see this

at least by now alot of work on the city layout and road construction supposed to have commenced, since a huge part of the land is already available, nothing bad if they start constructing the bridge...

Naija Born,

I can see what you mean, if you compare both pictures carefully you can carve out square shaped newly reclaimed sand darker brown in colour (indicating wet sand) in relation to the surrounding sand land directly adjacent to victoria island.

Do you know why they can't commence work on the infrastructure now.

Infrastructure is really not a priority yet, because no building expected to be completed till at least 2013 (not even eko pearl towers nor eko mall), don't forget they still need to create those eye catching canals and marinas (3 of them), then again you can see those dredging pipes that cut along the entire diameter of the newly reclaimed land, imaging trying to construct roads with those pipes in the way.

I think once the newly commissioned Belgian dredger arrives, they would move both dredgers to the other end (east end) and start dredging from that end.

Then they can start the infrastructure work.

Who told you people that no infrastructure work has begun?

In video for the April 2011 update when Fashola went there, the commentator said that the road network for phase one was underway and that it would be completed by the end of this year. Go watch that video and cue it to about 3:10 and you will hear it.

This Update was taken when 2.4 million Square Kilometres had been reclaimed around March-June, current land reclammation is +2.7 million square Kilometres

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Eko Atlantic City has already created a Lagoon!

:banana:WOW, THAT WHOLE LAND IS GOING TO BE FILLED WITH SKYSCRAPERS THAT WILL GIVE JO'BUURG A RUN FOR ITS MONEY:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thanks alot Tbite, u're the best

:shifty: how about minister of sports :lol:

Like a dictator :lol:

Does anyone know if they are dredging sand up like the do in Dubai? Where they make all those fancy islands?

When some of us are old:lol: maybe 2020?

2030 or more then I would think unless Lagos is contracting the Chinese to do the labor :D

They are building a lot much of it from the ground up even if they build quick 2020-2030 is probably a good guess maybe someone else know different :?

Look at their website, I forgot some of the details :lol:

Dredging is continuous and we sometimes move as much as 10,000m2 of sand each day. Sand-filling for phase one was completed in April 2011. Well over two million square metres of land had been reclaimed by the first quarter of 2011 and is available for use. Development on this land is expected to start before the entire land reclamation phase has been completed.

It looks like as soon as land is ready to go you can build, so it might take too long :)

:banana:WOW, THAT WHOLE LAND IS GOING TO BE FILLED WITH SKYSCRAPERS THAT WILL GIVE JO'BUURG A RUN FOR ITS MONEY:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

OMG ...........How old are you?????? :?

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How did U beat me to that??......lol


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I'm thinking of asking the guy to take more photos....I've asked people to take photos before with success.

Seeing as these pictures are fresh..he is probably still in Lagos.

He posted them 11 Hours ago.... I have also asked people to take more pictures. Some Of the pictures I post are gotten in this way.
BTW: I cant believe it is still raining in Lagos in LATE november/December, Jeez, the sky looks ominous"!!.... hopefully work speed will triple in the winter/Dry season.

I'm not going to lie...I'm still skeptical about this project.

we've never done anything like this in Nigeria..or even Africa before.

Unless you consider Abuja...and that took decades..and it is still being developed.

Lmao, Lets hope they prove us wrong.... they aren't going to landfill 2 Million square meters [as at April} of sea area, just for the fun of it....... or do you think so? They have an authentic website, contact lines, Etc.... it looks very authentic and progressive to me.

Everything actually looks legitimate...but this is a huge leap.

I don't even think Dubai..leaped this much...

The company South Energyx they developed Banana Island....ITB Construction/Chagoury etc they all have a track record in Lagos...but everything they have done...is child's play compared to Eko Atlantic City.

The investors are there, the engineering is from the best firms in the world, the political backing is there, everything seems to be there.....but it doesn't change the fact, that it is a huge leap.

So really I cannot do away with my skepticism until I actually see it...until I am proven wrong.

But I believe I will be shocked....I think we will all be shocked.

Of course Dubai Leaped that Much and , even more..........
What do you think of when you see stuff like this:

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And when U are a project manager, you know there is no ''turning back'' when u have already done this much work... Heck, the thing is even visible from space already.

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They developed things gradually.

If you look at pictures from Dubai in 1990-2011 there is a huge difference..but Dubai develops quickly......there is a difference between developing quickly and leaping. In Dubai their buildings top out quickly...they are building bigger..buildings each time etc.

But they didn't build the Burj arab before they built the Burj Khalifa..do you get what I am saying...they worked their way up.

It is like Dubai developing the Palm Islands in 1995...they kept increasing the tempo....

In Lagos on the other hand..we didn't really work our way up to this.....Same thing in Shangai..they developed quickly...but gradually.

Isn't the Eko Atlantic development also in Phases??....... the project magnitude isnt even the main problem, if the political will and the right environment are present, then I fear little about the ''rest''.... And u know how I mean.
Because this is Nigeria, and if the right environment /atmosphere is missing, what was proposed to be the business HUB of Africa, mught end up being a HUGE ASS waterfront beach :lol::lol:

You are right the project is in phases, anyway I don't want the project to be a success and then people will come back to this thread and say I doubted.

So I'm changing my tone :lol:.......It will be a success...100%

I noticed that the land reclamation is changing the color of water around the Eko Atlantic site. Whatever is making the water color change, they should do that in lagos more. Tourist would love it.

Well Eko Atlantic City has created a Lagoon..So I guess it is slowing down the water coming into Lagos Lagoon...maybe that is the reason....Or maybe the dredging of Sand from the Ocean is making what is changing the colour.

Well Eko Atlantic City has created a Lagoon..So I guess it is slowing down the water coming into Lagos Lagoon...maybe that is the reason....Or maybe the dredging of Sand from the Ocean is making what is changing the colour.

I think it has to do with the sand. Because in the shallow parts you can see through the water and see the sand. Lagos beaches are blue but not that clear. But yes I agree it has to do with the lagoon as well.

found this video of the ongoing construction, not sure if its been posted alreadyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbZjSFL3abA&feature=related

Oh, it's bn posted. That particular vid is one of the best vid updates we've gottn on the project so far. :)


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Courtesy of Bellzone Mining

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Hmm it seems this picture has already been posted elsewhere.....but I will not delete it..since it has not been posted in this thread.

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My main concern regarding this project is that it is built on sand:nuts: I don't think it has ever been done before. Yes dubai had land reclamaitions, but they built residential houses on it, not core modern cities with skyscrapers. How the hell can the city not sink with sand as its base? Every city i know is built on mainland, not on reclaimed sand. I don't know though, with all the new engineering techniques of anchoring and building skyscrapers today, it might be possible. But then that will mean the foundation of every single building (skyscraper or residential) will have to be anchored deep beneath the sand, in the bedrock. Which will make the whole thing a heck lot expensive.

somebody enlighten me further

^^ lol, answer this simple question:

What is the difference between Land directly adjacent to a beach, and the beach itself?
Ever seen a Huge Seaside Resort/ beach skyscraper??? :lol:

My main concern regarding this project is that it is built on sand:nuts: I don't think it has ever been done before. Yes dubai had land reclamaitions, but they built residential houses on it, not core modern cities with skyscrapers. How the hell can the city not sink with sand as its base? Every city i know is built on mainland, not on reclaimed sand. I don't know though, with all the new engineering techniques of anchoring and building skyscrapers today, it might be possible. But then that will mean the foundation of every single building (skyscraper or residential) will have to be anchored deep beneath the sand, in the bedrock. Which will make the whole thing a heck lot expensive.

somebody enlighten me further

Well during an earthquake buildings on reclaimed land would shake much more violently than those on solid bedrock. Liquefaction would occur because the sand would act like a liquid when saturated with water.

BUT I don't think Lagos is near or on a fault line so that's not a problem...I'm not 100% sure if sinking will occur over time, but it's a possibility.

Despite all of this Singapore's Marina Bay is built on reclaimed land, over 10% of Hong Kong's land is reclaimed (and Disneyland HK, HK International Airport and other projects are on reclaimed land), so it isn't like it shouldn't be an option or will fail.

What is this Place?? :?>

My main concern regarding this project is that it is built on sand:nuts: I don't think it has ever been done before. Yes dubai had land reclamaitions, but they built residential houses on it, not core modern cities with skyscrapers. How the hell can the city not sink with sand as its base? Every city i know is built on mainland, not on reclaimed sand. I don't know though, with all the new engineering techniques of anchoring and building skyscrapers today, it might be possible. But then that will mean the foundation of every single building (skyscraper or residential) will have to be anchored deep beneath the sand, in the bedrock. Which will make the whole thing a heck lot expensive.

somebody enlighten me further

Actually the entire middle east and north africa is made up of sand and sand on the mainland is no different from reclaimed sand. Cities like Cairo, Kuwait city, dubai and their skyscrapers all sit on sand, even the tallest building in the world the Burj Khalifa is built on sand. There is nothing wrong or hard about building skyscrapers on sand. All the building need to is a deep pile foundation and it should be fine.

And if you can remember Lagos Island [marina], parts of Victoria island and the entire banana Island were made form the same land reclamation process as Eko Atlantic and they all have skyscrapers.


Consider Battery Park City in Manhattan a small scale version of eko atlantic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_Park_City

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd423/twistaz/discover1.jpg

Thats all?

Thats all?

What do you mean that's all?

Well they made significant progress on the see wall. May not look like it but they did progress.

April 2012 progress

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af298/ONLY1GAR3TH/IMG_6207a.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af298/ONLY1GAR3TH/IMG_6363a.jpg

April 2012 Progress

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af298/ONLY1GAR3TH/IMG_6255a.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af298/ONLY1GAR3TH/IMG_63663a.jpg

Only the sea wall Improved, if that Pic was actually from April this year.

The Land Reclamation is always improved.

But the land reclamation was slower than usual these past months.

In fact by comparing the Satellite image with the Phase Map...I can see exactly where they made land reclamation progress.

Although from the satellite image..it looks like they still have a lot of work to complete Phase 2...the satellite image is from January....and they have 3 more months to finish Phase 2. It is a bit harder to deduce the work done from those low angled shots from April.

This is the overlay that I created (I could be wrong - but this is the work that was done between April 2011 - January 2012)

http://i.imgur.com/UtQzO.jpg

April 2012 Progress

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af298/ONLY1GAR3TH/IMG_6255a.jpg

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af298/ONLY1GAR3TH/IMG_63663a.jpg

For the first picture, do you think those roads, especially the long one down the middle, are the preliminary workings for the actual road network for the city?

For the first picture, do you think those roads, especially the long one down the middle, are the preliminary workings for the actual road network for the city?

Seeing as how it's paved and complete with markings i will think so, at first i thought it is the central boulevard but looking at it again i don't think so.

What do you mean that's all?

I mean, if they want this completed by 2016 they need to get a move on. Land Reclamation isn't even half way done.

I mean, if they want this completed by 2016 they need to get a move on. Land Reclamation isn't even half way done.

Am pretty sure they said that they can start building as soon as enough land is reclaimed, seems like their is enough space for two or three skyscrapers plus a couple of buildings currently.

I mean, if they want this completed by 2016 they need to get a move on. Land Reclamation isn't even half way done.

Land Reclamation is not supposed to be half way done by now.

Land Reclamation is meant to be completed in 2016!

The buildings, infrastructure are not supposed to commence in 2016. They can commence right now. Preliminary works have already begun and David Frame has said that in a few months the construction of some of the buildings will take off. The construction of buildings and land reclamation is meant to be parallel to land reclamation.

The land reclamation is not a minor part of the construction process. Without even building a single building, it is already a innovative/climatic & engineering solution for Lagos.

Land Reclamation is not supposed to be half way done by now.

Land Reclamation is meant to be completed in 2016!



Oh ok, that's what was confusing me.

When will Eko Atlantic City be totally complete?

Oh ok, that's what was confusing me.

When will Eko Atlantic City be totally complete?

It is estimated and said that eko atlantic will be 100% complete by 2030.

That is every skyscraper might be built by 2030.

You have to remember that eko atlantic is constructed in phases.

Meaning each phase will be completed one by one up until 2030.

So one part/phase of the city might be complete by 2020 while at the same time another part/phase will be U/C and might finish 2030 etc.

http://i50.tinypic.com/5y9hua.jpg

It is estimated and said that eko atlantic will be 100% complete by 2030.

That is every skyscraper might be built by 2030.

You have to remember that eko atlantic is constructed in phases.

Meaning each phase will be completed one by one up until 2030.

So one part/phase of the city might be complete by 2020 while at the same time another part/phase will be U/C and might finish 2030 etc.

Garth & Tbite

Good responses, people need to understand that project like these take years to complete. My hope is they stick to the laid out master plans and time lines. I had the opportunity to work on and also review the original master plan and design for many buildings in Abuja, you will be surprised how much of that was thrown out of the window in favor of what we have today. Some for good reasons, others Naija factor.

This is one of the most significant projects in Africa not just Nigeria. They get it done well on time and on schedule. And can it be possible, on budget...

http://i50.tinypic.com/5y9hua.jpg

Looking good. That southwestern tip of Eko was probably the most difficult area for reclamation.

Are they going to leave that body of water on VI?

Looks like they will....

http://i48.tinypic.com/2vtqkug.jpg

Some skyscrapers on French Riviera is also from reclaimed land...Building on reclaimed land is not a novel idea boss.

Looks like they will....

http://i48.tinypic.com/2vtqkug.jpg
Tks, I see it.

Some skyscrapers on French Riviera is also from reclaimed land...Building on reclaimed land is not a novel idea boss.

We know that. Almost every major coastal city I can think of off the top of my head has buildings on reclaimed land.

close up pictures of access road into Eko Atlantic (August 2011)


http://www.ekoatlantic.com/ekotimeline/big/25a.jpg


Looks like the Eko Pearl Towers wont be far from these buildings since we can see its sign in this picture

http://www.ekoatlantic.com/ekotimeline/big/25b.jpg

^^ the access road to the EAC, Right??

I hope those pictures are not recent

When are they going to do some real work on Eko Pearl.

^^ they are from 2011...

And these are the latest eko pearl renders....looks like they......

http://www.ekoatlantic.com/ekotimeline/big/26b.jpg

Well those are one of the official Architects of Eko Atlantic City.

but I wouldn't take anything on the project for granted until I actually see it built.

I am STILL Skeptical about the whole execution of the project. I know we have had this discussion before. But I simply cannot have complete confidence in this project. Nothing like this has ever been done before in Nigeria.

So for me....I will have to see these things built.

Frankly Eko Atlantic City is starting to remind me of D'banj. Too much talk, not enough results.

^^ Well, the Aim is to make it a functional city by 2020... The Economic Capital, of Africa's Atlantic Coast.
If by 2016, there are STILL no tangible results,then I might as well just forget the whole thing.

I guess we just have to wait.

I am probably just impatient.

yeah, the pictures are from a little over a year ago. So I am hoping a lot more progress has been made since then.

Phase two of land reclamation is supposed to be done by end of this year.

Plus, a project of this size will take some time, I wouldn't want them to rush it and have things not done properly. It's better they make sure to get things right than for the city to begin to have problems once buildings and infrastructure are put in place.

The project has had so much exposure internationally that I don't think it would be good for the credibility of the Chagoury Group and maybe other large-scale projects in Lagos/Nigeria if the project flopped.

yeah, the pictures are from a little over a year ago. So I am hoping a lot more progress has been made since then.

Phase two of land reclamation is supposed to be done by end of this year.

Plus, a project of this size will take some time, I wouldn't want them to rush it and have things not done properly.It's better they make sure to get things right than for the city to begin to have problems once buildings and infrastructure are put in place.

+20.

They should do everything they have to do,, as long as it ensures that results are of the topmost quality.

Well those are one of the official Architects of Eko Atlantic City.

but I wouldn't take anything on the project for granted until I actually see it built.

I am STILL Skeptical about the whole execution of the project. I know we have had this discussion before. But I simply cannot have complete confidence in this project. Nothing like this has ever been done before in Nigeria.

So for me....I will have to see these things built.

Frankly Eko Atlantic City is starting to remind me of D'banj. Too much talk, not enough results.
lmfao

there are height restriction in eko atlantic city ? can we built supertall?

Supertalls can be built - no hight restrictions.

But the tallest building in Eko Atlantic City by the time it is completed will probably be between 200-300 Metres.

I don't know if there are plans for Eko Atlantic city to expand further........after it has been completed.

Also this is a long term project...so things can change...in 5 years time they might not be interested in a 200-300 metre tall tower..they might be interested in a 350 metre tall tower, so it all depends on if things change.

but right now as of 2012, I can say that there won't be any supertall As of 2012.

50 storeys, I saw in the video.

Older Land Reclaim Aerial

http://i.imgur.com/6Oxge.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/s7ZCL.jpg

Is this great beach available for sunbathing?

With these updates, I think the project is credible and realistic. Thank you guys! :)

Is this great beach available for sunbathing?

Nope, a CBD like Manhattan in NewYork..

Damn its so small compare to manhattan

^^ Well, the Aim is to make it a functional city by 2020... The Economic Capital, of Africa's Atlantic Coast.
If by 2016, there are STILL no tangible results,then I might as well just forget the whole thing.

That would be sad :(:lol:

This would be real White Elephant project, hopefully it won't end that way.

@naijaswag i heard it's the same size as manhattan but idk. That thing is huge if you look into the background and see the size of individual buildings and then think of how many of those you can fit on the space.

Arinze not really, it cannot really be a white elephant project. Land is infinitely valuable.

Somebody will use the land for something, build something on it, or it can be used as a beach, or it can be used for commercial activity, it can be used as a parking lot. It can be used to host events, it can be used for religious activities. It can be used for anything really.

Well those are one of the official Architects of Eko Atlantic City.

but I wouldn't take anything on the project for granted until I actually see it built.

I am STILL Skeptical about the whole execution of the project. I know we have had this discussion before. But I simply cannot have complete confidence in this project. Nothing like this has ever been done before in Nigeria.

You must be living on a different dimension. What on earth do you call Abuja? That was a city built from scratch bang in the middle of Nigeria, and that's turned out to be one of the most admired cities on the continent.

You must be living on a different dimension. What on earth do you call Abuja? That was a city built from scratch bang in the middle of Nigeria, and that's turned out to be one of the most admired cities on the continent.

Coolu temper. Abuja was a government led initiative funded with healthy oil reserves. Eko Atlantic is private sector spearheaded initiative - its success lies with private sector confidence.

The precursor for Eko Atlantic City is not actually Abuja but rather Banana Island which is an artificial Island developed by the same Chagoury Group. That is where even some of my concern stems from. Banana Island itself is not fully developed according to their vision. It still doesn't have a 5 star hotel, it still doesn't have the retail activity etc. It hasn't met their overall vision just yet.

This is a project by the same developer as Eko Atlantic City. I am just thinking analytically here or critically. I am not being pessimistic or anything.

Coolu temper. Abuja was a government led initiative funded with healthy oil reserves. Eko Atlantic is private sector spearheaded initiative - its success lies with private sector confidence.

The precursor for Eko Atlantic City is not actually Abuja but rather Banana Island which is an artificial Island developed by the same Chagoury Group. That is where even some of my concern stems from. Banana Island itself is not fully developed according to their vision. It still doesn't have a 5 star hotel, it still doesn't have the retail activity etc. It hasn't met their overall vision just yet.

This is a project by the same developer as Eko Atlantic City. I am just thinking analytically here or critically. I am not being pessimistic or anything.
Actually, Banana Island was the brainchild of a certain Chief Adeleke (now deceased).

It started life as Lagoon City (after the first Lagoon City project at Maroko was appropriated by the LASG). He chose the location and had Wetminister Dredging undertake the dredging and sandfilling, before it was once again appropriated -- this time by the FG (under Babangida) who then subsequently contracted Chagoury's Hi-Tech Construction to handle the infrastructure. Negotiations are still on-going for the 5-star hotel and the piazza (with the shopping mall), but the present Banana Island does not match the aesthetic vision of Chief Adeleke.

http://i50.tinypic.com/5y9hua.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8083293326_551a592afb_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8187/8083299063_882d72fa32_b.jpg

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Hey All,

This forum has great coverage of the project, I must say! I just saw my friend add "like" this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eko-Atlantic/125406280803198?notif_t=page_new_likes

Cya guys around! keep up the coverage
-Kas

you want us to like a Page, that has less than 4 Pictures, and no videos, a page that offers almost no new Information...of what use is that?

I just wanted to point out that they made a page and participate in the conversation here. I didn't realize I was offending.

Besides, it looks like they just opened up the page today or yesterday. I'm sure they'll be adding more stuff.

Courtesy of http://tvplusonline.com

http://i.imgur.com/SR6j9.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd423/twistaz/EKO%20ATLANTIC/gI_137497_EkoAtlanticSatellitePhoto2013FB_zpsc33614b8.jpg

I think with the arrival of the second dredging ship "Belgian Congo River" the work is fast picking up pace, with this rate they should be done end of 2014, very impressive work!!!!

Official opening tomorrow with the president and Clinton

Official Opening of what exactly?

Not exactly sure, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to work super late tomorrow and blaming it on the GEJ traffic...

@naijaborn
Eko atlantic

I think, with this actual construction can now begin.


Jonathan, Clinton expected in Lagos tomorrow for opening of Eko Atlantic
By Robert Obi on February 20, 2013

The multi billion naira land reclamation project along the Bar Beach coastline called Eko Atlantic City is set to be launched tomorrow. Expected at the launch are the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria , Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Also expected are former U.S. President Bill Clinton, state governors, ministers and other dignitaries
Eko Atlantic will be a new home to 250, 000 people and the workplace of another 150, 000 . The ten square kilometre development will have waterfront areas, tree-lined streets, efficient transport systems and mixed-use plots that combine residential areas with leisure facilities, offices and shops.
Eko Atlantic will enhance the status of Lagos and create a new and stronger financial hub for the whole of West Africa .

http://businessnews.com.ng/2013/02/20/jonathan-clinton-expected-in-lagos-tomorrow-for-opening-of-eko-atlantic/

Official Opening of what exactly?

I think, it's kind of ground breaking ceremony for commencement of infrastructural work on phase 1 & 2.

I saw a channelsTV report on the visit.

They have reclaimed 5 million square meters of land.

They showed the underground drainage pipes for the city being put together.

Brent Sadler, their communications person, said that buildings were under-construction as we speak.

next to site of Eko Pearl. Jan 2013

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/02UFgJ8baT0Qk/766x575.jpg

Street lights already ....nice

Street lights already ....nice

These are not going to be the permanent street lights, these are temporary ones (they have been there for quite sometime now) to allow the trucks deliver various sizes of rocks and stones for the great wall at night, the permanent ones would be much better than these ones.....:)

Fantastic!!!! :banana: :banana2: :cheers:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd423/twistaz/EKO%20ATLANTIC/gI_137497_EkoAtlanticSatellitePhoto2013FB_zpsc33614b8.jpg

I think with the arrival of the second dredging ship "Belgian Congo River" the work is fast picking up pace, with this rate they should be done end of 2014, very impressive work!!!!

Courtesy of http://clonezmagazine.com

http://i.imgur.com/OrngyIT.jpg

Courtesy of http://clonezmagazine.com

http://i.imgur.com/OrngyIT.jpg

Thanks for sharing TBITE!!!

I have been looking for a similar picture with a higher magnitude, I have observed something in this pic.

If you look closely to the right side of the picture you can see that they are constructing "the great wall of Lagos" from the other end in order to meet/join the already obvious Great wall of Lagos which is already 4.5km long somewhere along the line.

GREAAT JOB!!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

On going progress Eko Atlantic.

Photos taken from the Nigerian photo forum

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/xeislg.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/qyac06.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/qpqt12.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/EXOBG08.jpg

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http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/architectimage-picture.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/143exz8.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/24y04n5.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/2vkf3wo.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/24y04n5.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/8cKcL.jpg

Naija Att ...since you live in naija...why not go to bar beach and take these pix

Abi.

On going progress Eko Atlantic.

Photos taken from the Nigerian photo forum

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/xeislg.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/qyac06.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/qpqt12.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/EXOBG08.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/dfhqag.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/architectimage-picture.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/143exz8.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/24y04n5.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/2vkf3wo.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/24y04n5.jpg

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u444/defcon1112/8cKcL.jpg

Hi Naija attitude,

Thanks for posting these pics, your time and effort is much appreciated, but the pics are old and have been posted in this thread before, these pics are not showing any recent pictoral progress (which should be 2013 update) but rather retro-gression, the land reclamation have gone past this stage long time ago, this pics were taken around 2011.

So pls if you don't mind delete your pictures!!!!

:bash:

Hi Naija attitude,

Thanks for posting these pics, your time and effort is much appreciated, but the pics are old and have been posted in this thread before, these pics are not showing any recent pictoral progress (which should be 2013 update) but rather retro-gression, the land reclamation have gone past this stage long time ago, this pics were taken around 2011.

So pls if you don't mind delete your pictures!!!!

:bash:

Na it is from 2010 :lol::lol::lol:

Naija attitude take your african ass to bar beach and take some pix.....

next to site of Eko Pearl. Jan 2013

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/02UFgJ8baT0Qk/766x575.jpg

Just for posting's sake

http://i.imgur.com/CQbgjNC.jpg

http://www.theglobeandmail.com

Beginning to take shape, looks like Dubai already, nice

Hi Naija attitude,

Thanks for posting these pics, your time and effort is much appreciated, but the pics are old and have been posted in this thread before, these pics are not showing any recent pictoral progress (which should be 2013 update) but rather retro-gression, the land reclamation have gone past this stage long time ago, this pics were taken around 2011.

So pls if you don't mind delete your pictures!!!!

:bash:


:lol: :lol:
Very diplomatic!
:lol: :lol:

The latest google Earth Imagery shows Eko Atlantic in January 2013 quite clearly

You can see anything being built in the entire Eko Atlantic City.

Except for the South East corner which is not even visible.

You can also see other buildings that are U/C in Lagos.

They have definitely started building the road network. The road imprint looks exactly like on the masterplan (The new Masterplan). Considering that services are already being put in place and the fact that the permanent road network is being laid.

The development of numerous buildings could take off quite quicky.

Really excited about Eko Atlantic. Wouldn't mind a plot or 5. :)