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Iraq Business
5 days ago
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Iraq Launches New Sadr City Project: 60,000 Homes, Modern Infrastructure
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has officially launched construction on the New Sadr City project in Baghdad. The project covers 4,000 dunams [400 hectares; 1,000 acres] between the Al-Maamel area and the edge of the existing Sadr City. It will feature 60,000 housing units of various sizes, fully integrated with public services including roads, sanitation, potable water, electricity, and telecommunications. The city will be structured into 3 sectors, 12 districts, and 52 neighbourhoods, with a central commercial and service hub. The Prime Minister described the development as a pioneering economic model for Iraq: the government will first implement full infrastructure works, after which private sector developers will construct the residential units. This integrated model is designed to replace substandard, informally developed suburbs and offer high-quality alternatives to residents. In April, the contract for infrastructure and roads covering 11,000 housing units was awarded to China's state-owned Shandong Hi-Speed Group [Shandong Gaosu Group], with a 1,200-day timeline for completion. According to the Media Office of the Prime Minister, the firm was selected through a competitive process based on strict technical and financial criteria. Al-Sudani clarified that contrary to public misconceptions, the project does not involve demolishing existing neighbourhoods. Instead, it aims to connect and upgrade old and new urban areas with modern planning and services. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that housing is a top government priority. He confirmed that work has started on 8 of the 16 new cities approved under the current government programme, and that informal housing residents will be offered viable alternatives. (Source: PMO) Tags: Baghdad, cg, China, featured, Housing, Infrastructure, Investment, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, New Sadr City Project, real estate, Sadr City, Shandong Hi-Speed Group (Shandong Gaosu Group), Urban Development, WW
Iraqi News
04-05-2025
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- Iraqi News
PM Al-Sudani Directs the Commencement of Infrastructure Works for New Sadr City
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired today, Sunday, the regular meeting of the Higher Committee for the New Sadr City Project. 'The meeting reviewed the implementation of recommendations from the previous session and included a presentation by the Diwani Order Team No. (250162), which is tasked with monitoring the project's progress,' stated the Media Office of the Prime Minister in a statement, received by The Iraqi News Agency-INA. 'Discussions also covered a summary of the contract signing with the Chinese company executing the project and the launch of implementation. Project timelines, work schedules, and plans related to the power station and energy systems were also discussed'. The statement added,"The meeting confirmed that all contracting procedures have been completed. Prime Minister Al-Sudani directed the infrastructure company—which has officially assumed responsibility for the site—to commence operations, following the completion of all design plans. Four consultancy firms have also been selected to support the project". 'The Prime Minister instructed that all necessary security measures be put in place and emphasized the importance of continuing to explore development proposals and ideas with the implementing companies,' the statement further stated.
Iraq Business
25-04-2025
- Business
- Iraq Business
New Sadr City: Chinese State Firm to build 11,000 Houses
By John Lee. Baghdad Municipality has signed a contract with China's state-owned Shandong Hi-Speed Group [Shandong Gaosu Group] for the construction of 11,000 housing units in the New Sadr City project. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mayor Ammar Musa Kazem said that more than 30 companies expressed interest in the project, which represents the first phase of the long-awaited New Sadr City development. A further 49,000 housing units are planned for the second phase of the project. (Source: Baghdad Municipality) Tags: Baghdad, cg, China, featured, Housing, Infrastructure, new cities, New Sadr City Project, Sadr City, Shandong Hi-Speed Group (Shandong Gaosu Group), Shandong Shiji
