Ireka Engr wins RM269m UEM Land job

Ireka Engineering and Construction Sdn Bhd, a unit of Ireka Corp Bhd,
has received a RM268.6 million contract from UEM Land Bhd to build a
35-storey, 246-unit serviced apartments and a 16-storey office tower.

In a statement today, Ireka Corp said the project in Puteri
Harbour, an integrated waterfront and marina development in Nusajaya,
Iskandar Johor, included retail space, car parks and recreational
facilities.



"The project will commence on Aug 1, 2012 and is expected to be
completed in 24 months. It will bring Ireka Corp's current order book
to about RM1.6 billion, of which approximately RM500 million remains
outstanding," it said.



Its group managing director, Lai Siew Wah, said Ireka Corp would
continue to pursue more new opportunities, capitalising on its
experience and expertise in infrastructure, building and civil
engineering works going forward. -- Bernama