Parsons announced that it has been selected by the Public Works Authority of Qatar for a general contract to undertake all engineering activities in Area 4 or Doha South, Qatar the total area that will be developed is about 4,900 hectares.

The contract includes multiple projects for new subdivision roads and drainage networks as well as upgrades to existing subdivisions.

Under this 5 year contract, Parsons' scope of work includes data collection, planning, investigation, coordination, design, tender preparation, construction procurement, construction supervision and post contract quantity surveying services for the local roads and drainage projects in Doha South.

The scope also includes various task orders covering road opening permits, building permits and miscellaneous technical services.

Mr Guy Mehula Parsons MENA+ President said that "Our first project in Qatar started in 1961 when we performed a groundwater study and we look forward to continuing to work with Ashghal as a trusted partner for the future development of the country."