NOVEMBER 2010 - Association of Marina Industries

Around The WorldWork Begins on First Marina in LusailCitySource: Zawya, The PeninsulaMourjan Marinas IGY, the developer and manager of luxurymarinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, yesterdayannounced it has started construction work on the firstmarina within the Lusail City development in Doha.Located in the Marina District of the prestigious Lusaildevelopment, the marina will start operating after QatarNational Day in mid December with services and facilitiesthat will make it one of the premiere marina facilities inthe region.Mourjan Marinas IGY, who will undertake full responsibilityfor design, construction and operation of all marinas inthe Lusail City development, is now leasing berths at themarina and will develop 96 modern floating marina berthscatering for yachts of 10-40 metres in length.The marina will also include three on-water lounge areas,a shisha café, a juice bar and a family lounge area, uniqueintegrated misting technology with air condition in thewalkways during the summer season in addition to contemporaryshade structures on the marina.Your browser may not support display of this image. MatthewBate (pictured), Director of Operations for MourjanMarinas IGY, said: ‘’We are delighted to have started theconstruction of this marina which will combine elegantlydesigned facilities with world-class services to become oneof the region’s premiere berthing facilities.”The marina’s features will include underwater lighting,black and grey water ‘pump-out’ at the berths, a fuel servicestation, 24 hour security, a five-star concierge service,laundry service, a deck wash for all yachts and valet parking.In addition, the marina - designed as an eco-friendlyfacility - will also offer wi-fi services and a clubhouse.Situated along the coast just north of Doha, the Lusail Citydevelopment is set to become a thriving maritime hub,with a number of marinas serving the different segments,including private, business, and community marinas. Thismaster planned urban development will be home to a selfsustainingcommunity, comprising residential, commercial,retail, hospitality, resort, and entertainment venues.Bate added: “The marina is the first of multiple marinas tobe built in Lusail City and one of the region’s most excitingand ambitious projects.” He said the marina will set newbenchmarks for the yachting experience locally and internationallyand will be the place to be for yacht owners inQatar and beyond.“This marina has been designed with the needs of the localmarket in mind and nothing like this has been built before inthis region. As we expand our work on the Lusail City Marinadevelopment, we remain committed to providing the bestequipped berthing facilities throughout the region,” he said.Reedley Marina Expansion PlanSource: The CitizenReedley Marina could almost double in capacity after planswere submitted for a major extension.The 90-berth marina opened in 2008, becoming a big attractionfor narrowboats.Bosses said it had been such a success more capacity wasneeded, and now a ‘’second phase’ of the scheme has beenunveiled.It would see a new 76-berth marina built on vacant landnext to the current site on the Leeds Liverpool Canal.More than 40 new car parking spaces would also be added,as well as two new buildings, of 220 and 54 square metres.The plans have come from Jason Fyldes, the director of themarina in Barden Lane, on the Burnley and Pendle border,and have won the approval of British Waterways, thequango that controls the canal.A statement by Reedley Marina’s planning agent, BlackobasedCrosby and Co, said: “This application follows thesuccess of the existing marina and increased demand formoorings from visitors to the area.”15Around the World Continued on Page 5