Name and Location
Grand Mosque project, Algiers, Algeria.

Client
Algeria government.

Project Description
The project will see what is expected to be the construction of the third-largest mosque in the world, which will overlook the eastern seafront of the capital of Algiers. The mosque will be built on 20 ha in the Mohammadia area of Algiers, with its minaret soaring 270 m into the sky, and will be able to accommodate up to 120 000 people.

The development will also feature a library containing one-million works and seating for 2 000, as well as a museum and a research centre.

Value
Over €1-billion.

Duration
Work on the mosque has already started and will be completed in 42 months.

Latest Developments
The government of Algeria signed a deal with Chinese construction giant China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) for the building of the mosque in February. CSCEC beat a Lebanese-Italian concern and an Algerian-Spanish company for the contract.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
CSCEC (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
CSCEC, fax +86 10 880 82888.
Algeria Embassy in South Africa, tel +27 12 342 5074, fax +27 12 342 6479 or email embalgpta@intekom.co.za.