Location: State of Bahrain 

Client: Ministry of Works, Power and Water

Consultants: Associated Consulting Engineers (ACE)

Project Description

 

Development of a comprehensive physical master plan for the development of Gulf Polytechnic Campus at Manama. The proposed Campus covered a gross area of around 8 hectares with an estimated ultimate population of 2,500 FTE (Full-Time-Equivalent) students. The study covered all facets of Campus development including educational, administrative, recreational and ancillary support facilities.

In addition, the project included the following:

• Development of a comprehensive space and facilities program based on the Client’s declared policies, goals and objectives.
• Formulation and evaluation of Land-use concept plan alternatives and nomination of a preferred scheme.
• Feasibility studies.
• Phasing and programming of implementation in order to minimize interference and disruption to the normal daily operation of the campus.
• Development of overall landscaping theme and individual building architectural design briefs.

 

Consultancy Services

 

The services included field investigations, topographic and geotechnical investigations, conceptual and detailed Master planning, preliminary design of roads and circulation network, tendering and implementation guidelines as well as preparation of individual construction packages.