Voltas wins Rs 260 crore contract in Dubai

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation has awarded a Dh260 million (Rs 260 crore) contract to Tata Group company Voltas for the construction of a cooling plant at the Dubai International Financial Centre.

Under the contract, Voltas will complete civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing works in addition to the construction of the 66,000 refrigeration tonne (RT) district cooling plant. The project is expected to be completed in 15 months.

The deal was signed by Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation CEO Ahmad Bin Shafar and Voltas regional director and deputy COO Shaukat Ali Mir. UAE-based Emirates Central Cooling Systems is the largest district cooling service provider.

"Voltas was chosen for its successful track record in implementing massive projects. As one of the major engineering solutions providers for a wide spectrum of industries such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, Voltas brings substantial expertise to our project deliverables," Bin Shafar said.

Spread over 110 acres, the Dubai International Financial Centre is the world's fastest growing international financial centre, being developed on the lines of other global centres such as in New York, London and Hong Kong.