CRHI were appointed by Roads & Transport Authority (Previously Dubai Municipality for the design and supervision of upgrading of the Internal Sector Roads of Safa 1 in Dubai. The project area, community 353, is predominantly a residential area with a few schools. It covers an approximate area of 243 hectares. The roads in this community are classified as collectors, major and minor local roads. The design has been carried out adopting DM Geometric Design Standards.
CRHI were appointed by Dubai Municipality to design and supervise the roads in the Salama area in Umm Al Quwain.
The project is situated over 100 km north of Dubai in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain. It comprises approximately 25 km of internal and collector level roads. Accessibility, parking requirements, traffic circulation for the area are addressed to achieve an practical and economical roads network in the area.
Following discussions with Dubai Municipality over many years Campbell Reith Hill were appointed by Khansaheb Civil Engineering Contracting Company to design two multi storey car parks in infill sites in Deira Central Business District. Khansaheb have partnered with National Car parks (NCP) of the UK to Design, Build, Finance and Operate two car parks in what is believed to be the first application of DBFO procurement in the United Arab Emirates.
CRHI responsibilities includes all architectural, structural, geotechnical engineering for both car parks. The Al Maktoom Hospital Road car park is on 4 levels, designed in precast and cast insitu reinforced concrete with traffic circulation system based on the innovative VCM system which uses the principle of warped slabs and ramps to achieve the necessary height separation.
The second car park which is currently in the design phase, is a 5 level underground car park which is to be constructed in small square off Al Sabkha Road. The design of the car park is again based on the VCM system but is complicated by the geotechnical and hydrological conditions on the site. The site is surrounded by existing twelve storey buildings some only a few metres away from the site boundary which is associated with the high water table in water bearing gravels, has the required specifications of an 800mm diaphragm wall with over 900 ground anchors to provide temporary support during construction. The design is further complicated by the massive uplift forces in the basement caused by the water pressures which are unbalanced by the weight of the car park structure. Deep tension piles are designed to resist these uplift forces and prevent movements. The layout incorporates a high standard of ventilation and lighting and the design is based on jet fans for ventilation and smoke control.Dubai Municipality
CRHI were appointed (through their local partners in Abu Dhabi, Dewan Architects) by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to investigate and review the current car parking facility at their headquarters and to propose alternative solutions to improve the capacity and internal circulation in the car park.
A range of improvement schemes were developed following the completion of a topographical survey and traffic counts at the main entry points to the site to observe the demand and existing movements on the site.
The improvement schemes looked at the realignment of the parking bays, the use of angled parking bays, different layouts using one-way and two-way aisles and the repositioning of the entrances and exits to the various sections of the car park.
The schemes concentrated on the most efficient use of the available land in order to reduce the considerable congestion currently being experienced.
Aqua Engineering is constructing a recycling factory in Warsan Second and retained the services of CRHI to carry out Design Services. The factory is located south of the Sewage Treatment Plant and north of Al Awir Electricity Power Plant. The project is looking at the structure of household waste and plans are to set up the region’s largest waste-recycling project near Al Aweer sewage water treatment plant in Warsan. CRHI’s role was to:
The plant will recycle 4,000 tonnes of waste a day, with capability to double capacity.
DHV Campbell Reith were appointed by Dubai Municipality to conduct a Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicyclist Study in Dubai. The main objectives of this project are:
All aspects of current practices were reviewed including Planning, Engineering and Design, Legislation, Education, Signage, Enforcement and Environmental issues.
As part of the study, an inventory of pedestrian and bicyclist facilities was undertaken by carrying out site surveys of all the roads. This inventory will be used to update and supplement the information already available in the GIS database.
Interviews with pedestrians and bicyclists conducted at sample sites were used to ascertain pedestrian and bicyclist behaviour and identify areas of concern. Proposals for improvements at various locations will be made based on the information obtained as part of this study.UAE, Dubai
The development of Bus transportation has closely followed advances in automotive technology and the improvement and expansion of the highway network. Modern highway system and the development of more comfortable and efficient high speed buses have made bus transportation one of the leading means of public transport in many countries.
In this regard, Roads and Transport Authority intends to build the Bus station at Al Karama. This will be a forward step in improving and developing the public transport in Dubai, as well as being inline with an environmentally friendly policy.
The site is located in the Al Karama Industrial district at the corner of 45b Street and 20b Street. The development mainly consists of a bus station comprising of a proposed ground floor with a basement and three floors. The Al Karama Bus Station is conceived as low impact development within the community, designed to be sensitive to the local context in terms of form and scale and therefore will principally be used by the local residents and workers.
The development of Bus transportation has closely followed advances in automotive technology and the improvement and expansion of the highway network. Modern highway system and the development of more comfortable and efficient high speed buses have made bus transportation one of the leading means of public transport in many countries.
In this regard, Roads and Transport Authority intends to build the Bus station at Al Quoz. This will improve and develop the public transport in Dubai, as well as being inline with an environmentally friendly policy.
This Station will comprise of a 1 basement level car park, a ground floor, a mezzanine and a first floor. The site is located on Plot 364-619 in the Al Quoz first Industrial district at the corner of 8th Street and 9b Street. The Al Quoz Bus Station is conceived as low impact development within the community, designed to be sensitive to the local context in terms of form and scale and therefore will principally be used by the local residents and workers.
There are three main components that represent the most important elements in the projects, the main building (which includes the passenger’s facilities, Operation facilities, and other facilities.), the External yards, and the basement for car park.
CRHI have been commissioned by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to design state-of-the-art Bus Stations and a Bus Depot in strategic locations within the Dubai city limits.
This Bus Station situated in Al Satwa and constitutes a new and unique concept: combining a central bus station with convenience shopping, meeting centres for businesses and entertainment activities, banking facilities, food and beverage outlets and much more. There are 3 main components:
The main buildings consisting of underground parking levels, plus two to four levels of office spaces will be leased by RTA and other businesses (for commercial and trading activities). Al Satwa Bus Station will accommodate both articulated, double deck and standard buses, with up to 60 buses an hour changing through, serving commuters and transferring passengers. This bus station has been designed to appeal to passengers, commuters, and neighborhood residents alike… “adding more splendor to Dubai’s streets and the transport network!”