#UNDER C: MARINA BAY, 29+29F, Res (City Of Lights)

[blueowl]

No progress reports on Green Emirates website since November, does anyone know the latest status? November report didn't sound too good for the completion deadline which was still (barely?) kept at June 2012 (and even more so for the handover deadline which the last letter announced to be in the same month).

[cash doctor]

Originally Posted by blueowl

No progress reports on Green Emirates website since November, does anyone know the latest status? November report didn't sound too good for the completion deadline which was still (barely?) kept at June 2012 (and even more so for the handover deadline which the last letter announced to be in the same month).

I think they are taking it easy ( having a break allowing others in the area to catch up). it would be stupid if all the projects are being released at different times. however the the hydra avenue hasnt had workers on either recently).

[blueowl]

Originally Posted by cash doctor

I think they are taking it easy ( having a break allowing others in the area to catch up). it would be stupid if all the projects are being released at different times. however the the hydra avenue hasnt had workers on either recently).

That wouldn't be the news that an investor in a property that is already 1.5 years behind delivery date wants to hear. On the phone Green Emirates only maintains that latest information is on their website (referring to Nov 2011) and that the delivery date is still June 2012.

I found today a construction update for Mar 2012 on Hydra Properties website, and they are talking about the project being "re-started" in March 2012 (there are no updates on this website between Jan 2011 and Mar 2012). Pictures show that the cladding has not yet started, i.e. the June 2012 delivery estimate could be ways off:

http://www.hydraproperties.com/?page_id=411

Altogether, a very unsatisfactory status in terms of project delivery and investor information.

[cash doctor]

Originally Posted by blueowl

That wouldn't be the news that an investor in a property that is already 1.5 years behind delivery date wants to hear. On the phone Green Emirates only maintains that latest information is on their website (referring to Nov 2011) and that the delivery date is still June 2012.

I found today a construction update for Mar 2012 on Hydra Properties website, and they are talking about the project being "re-started" in March 2012 (there are no updates on this website between Jan 2011 and Mar 2012). Pictures show that the cladding has not yet started, i.e. the June 2012 delivery estimate could be ways off:

http://www.hydraproperties.com/?page_id=411

Altogether, a very unsatisfactory status in terms of project delivery and investor information.

I agree with you but id rather it be late completion wise but we a well finished building with all finishing touches done to the highest standard than them rushing it to meet a june deadline. Also it would be best if city of lights were released together rather than individually. Also wondering how much infastructure is in place on the reem island but also city of lights district? Also when do you think the marina/ waterway in the city if lights will be filled with water? As thats key for the whole project

[isicman]

This is the site board:


Cladding has started:


The hoist was moving:


And a few workers could be seen on a Friday afternoon:

[cash doctor]

Thank you isicman.

[blueowl]

Many thanks Isicman, that's very good news! After reading your posting i checked the Green Emirates website and they have also started again uploading progress reports (for February). Completion date is still given as June 2012 - probably optimistic but with a bit of luck a handover in time for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix in November might just be possible.

[cash doctor]

Originally Posted by blueowl

Many thanks Isicman, that's very good news! After reading your posting i checked the Green Emirates website and they have also started again uploading progress reports (for February). Completion date is still given as June 2012 - probably optimistic but with a bit of luck a handover in time for the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix in November might just be possible.

Hopefully! I was wondering the building that connects the two towers what is it?a car park or some shops could someone shed some light please.

[isicman]

Originally Posted by cash doctor

Hopefully! I was wondering the building that connects the two towers what is it?a car park or some shops could someone shed some light please.

Most of the time it is a carpark. It can also host some shops (as planned for Sun&Sky towers), it can also be a shared entrance lobby.

They have progressed in the cladding

[beer51]

Does anyone know the selling prices for a studio and 1br.

thanks

[isicman]

some more progress in the cladding

[EagleN]

My understanding is that completion date has been extended by another year to June 2013.

[blueowl]

Originally Posted by EagleN

My understanding is that completion date has been extended by another year to June 2013.

The handover date has been extended by a year to June 2013, in a letter by the developer. The completion date is given on their website in the progress reports as Oct 2012, so hopefully they don't need the full year extension for the handover.

[blueowl]

Updated completion date provided in the July 2012 progress report: September 2013 !!!!!
And that with plastering and painting and cladding already half done - it is a error, I hope. Can't be explained by the remaining work to be done.

See http://www.gep.ae/progress_report_marina_bay.pdf

[isicman]

Originally Posted by blueowl

Updated completion date provided in the July 2012 progress report: September 2013 !!!!!
And that with plastering and painting and cladding already half done - it is a error, I hope. Can't be explained by the remaining work to be done.

See http://www.gep.ae/progress_report_marina_bay.pdf

There is progress in the cladding, but still not enough.



MEP first fix means they are installing conduits for electricity, cable trays, pipes, and ducts for ventilation.
Second fix is cabling, water pumps, airconditionners...
Final fix will be the power sockets, lights, ventilation grilles, taps, faucets...

Then, testing and commissioning always takes time, to avoid issues like water leaks, humidity, power failures.

[cash doctor]

Originally Posted by isicman

There is progress in the cladding, but still not enough.



MEP first fix means they are installing conduits for electricity, cable trays, pipes, and ducts for ventilation.
Second fix is cabling, water pumps, airconditionners...
Final fix will be the power sockets, lights, ventilation grilles, taps, faucets...

Then, testing and commissioning always takes time, to avoid issues like water leaks, humidity, power failures.

great pics isicman keep them coming. just wondering what is your estimated time of completion? oh whats happened to the hydra avenue project next door is it on hold?

[cash doctor]

ps thanks on the clarification on MEP fixes

[isicman]

18 October 2012

[blueowl]

The September 2012 progress report has been uploaded to Green Emirates website, and the expected completion date mentioned in this report moved forward to 30 June 2013.

Not enough to move the handover date into the extension period that Green Emirates has requested from the investors, but at least a small step in the right direction.

[isicman]

Originally Posted by blueowl

The September 2012 progress report has been uploaded to Green Emirates website, and the expected completion date mentioned in this report moved forward to 30 June 2013.

I would not trust them. How can they bring the completion 2 month in advance between last report and the new one?
I had estimated the completion of Mangrove place to 6 months in December 2011 and it is not yet open almost one year later. At that time, it looked much more finished that Marina bay currently is.