City: Dubai

Phase 2 of the Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant (JASTP) project is the latest AECOM strategic win in the wastewater treatment sector, adding to the company’s portfolio in terms of studies, design and supervision of major STP projects.The project provides an average treatment capacity of 375,000 cubic metres day (equivalent to the wastewater generated by 1.35 million persons) and forms part of an ambitious vision by the client, Dubai Municipality, to build an ultimate treatment facility of 1,050,000 cubic metres per day at the Jebel Ali site.

Located on a 670 hectare desert site to the southeast of Jebel Ali, the second phase will complement the first phase – with a capacity of 350,000 cubic metres per day – as well as improve on the existing processes.  The treatment process is based on a conventional activated sludge Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE) system with grit removal and preliminary settlement processes upstream, as well as clarification and tertiary treatment downstream.  A sodium hypochlorite disinfection system is proposed to be used for its beneficial features instead of the use of chlorine gas known for its adverse residual properties.  The tertiary treated water resulting from the process is partially used to clean the structures and the bulk is used for irrigation purposes downstream of the plant after pumping.  The solid sludge is thickened, digested and dried and then hauled off the plant in trucks for use as a fertilizer.

AECOM is supervising contractors Besix-L&T on this monumental project.

The first hospital to open in Dubai Healthcare City, The City Hospital is a 210-bed facility that can accommodate patients with a vast range of needs. Designed by Ellerbe Becket, an AECOM Company, the hospital is designed to provide the highest quality of care now and in the future with centers in cardiology, radiology, gynecology, trauma and endocrinology.

A public atrium organizes all the planning blocks (inpatient, outpatient, parking, service) to create a comprehensive building. Clinics are adjacent to the atrium for ease of access, orientation and wayfinding. The typical inpatient floor is planned for staff efficiency, operational flexibility, and patient and family privacy, as well as access to natural light and views.

The project is unique in its blending of healthcare and hospitality. It offers patients and families access to facilities typically found in luxury hotels: a heated indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym.

Another unique aspect of the project is the hospital’s VIP floor. With a separate entrance, elevators and valet service, this floor consists of 12 suites that are designed and furnished to provide the highest levels of comfort.

Awards

2009 – Best Interior Design Award – Built, Hospital Build Middle East awards program