Business Chief Europe Magazine May 2015 | Page 152

DOHA GREEN LINE
AI Mesilla Station - conveyor belt with storage yard .

“ We have given priority to local contractors and suppliers to boost the economy and resident businesses ”

– Gunther Heilmayer , Project Director
environment of Qatar . “ We have worked hard to achieve a four star rating and are committed in terms of design and construction to ensure we are building to green standards ,” says Ansari .
Supporting The Local Economy A large part of the Doha Green Line Underground centers on local development and progression , and the project has supported this initiative in many ways . For example , it is committed to using local suppliers and labourers where possible .
As Heilmayer explains , “ We have given priority to local contractors and suppliers to boost the economy and resident businesses . We have had to import some material , but we always look for local solutions when we can .”
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