Neom commences construction of Epicon Towers

 

Construction work starts at Neom's Epicon Towers  

Neom, situated in Saudi Arabia, has initiated the construction of the Epicon towers project, a flagship development within the Gulf of Aqaba region of the Neom gigaproject.

Enabling works have commenced on-site and are being executed by local foundation contractor Ammico Contracting.

Formerly known as the Gas Station Hotel project, this endeavor entails the construction of a twin-tower hotel featuring 41 keys and 14 residential suites and apartments. The towers are projected to reach heights of 275 meters and 225 meters.

 

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Additionally, the development encompasses a resort comprising 120 rooms and 45 villas.

Neom has enlisted the services of Hong Kong-based 10 Design as the lead consultant for the project, with Singapore-based Meinhardt Group providing overall infrastructure design services.

The Epicon towers project in the Gulf of Aqaba region was announced by Neom in November, alongside several other high-profile project launches, including Leyja, Siranna, Utamo, Norlana, Aquellum, Zardun, Xaynor, and Elanan.

These projects represent Neom's latest developments following initiatives such as The Line, Trojena, Oxagon, and Sindalah Island.

 

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In October, MEED reported exclusively that Neom plans to engage infrastructure contractors on an early contractor involvement basis for the development of infrastructure projects in the Gulf of Aqaba.

These contractors will participate in developing and reviewing designs, time and cost estimation studies, procurement plans, pre-construction services, programme schedule development, construction, and interface management.

In September, MEED also reported that Neom had selected a joint venture consisting of local Al Ayuni Investment Company and Turkish contractor Limak Holding to deliver early works for the Cube mountain resort at the Gulf of Aqaba in Neom. The scope of work includes enabling works, drilling of vertical and inclined boreholes, a drill-and-blast construction access tunnel, excavation works at the top of the mountain, and other associated tasks.

Source: meed.com