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Raddison in Maputo
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Source: Luis Gaspar
The Stefanutti Stocks Building division in Mozambique is currently constructing a five star Radisson Hotel on Beach Road in Maputo. This is the first Radisson Hotel in Mozambique and the 12-storey beach-front hotel will include conference facilities, restaurants, offices, bars, a gym and public areas. A state-of-the-art kitchen, cold rooms and a sewer system that cleans and purifies water add to the intricate details that will make this hotel unique in Mozambique.
It’s glazed façade is yet another first for Mozambique. External works include pools and the paved parking area including lighting. “The hotel location means that the water table is extremely high,’ says Luis Gaspar, contracts director. “To allow for drainage the paving consists of grass blocks.”
The construction site is abuzz with 36 companies from South Africa on site, and a total work force of 205.
The 56m high structure was completed in 9 months. This 16-month contract will be completed in October 2010 in time for the busy Christmas season.
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