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Press Release
Source: Moon Bahamas
Bechtel Joins MOON Team
Friday April 22, 6:00 am ET Michael R. Henderson, Chairman, RJH Holdings today announced the appointment of Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation as the projects Building and Civil Contractors.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2005-- "MOON Bahamas currently has some 30 professional organizations, helping create the world's most spectacular resort and real estate development. The appointment of Bechtel Infrastructure gives one reassurance the complexities of MOON Bahamas can be brought to life on time and on budget with the utmost care and attention given to the beautiful environment which surrounds MOON Bahamas chosen location off the Coast of Grand Bahama Island. The entire global MOON Team joins me in welcoming Bechtel Infrastructure to our exclusive group, we are delighted to have this world class organization on board," said Michael R. Henderson, Chairman, RJH Holdings.
"Bechtel Infrastructure is excited to join with such a capable team of global companies to help with the execution of this world class project," said Carl Rau, President, Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation.
Additionally, The MOON Bahamas Team continues to grow with the appointment of the following companies.
Building & Civil Contractors - Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation - Maryland, USA
Lunar Excursion Specialists - AMEC Dynamic Structures - Vancouver, Canada
Monorail Consultants - Lea + Elliott - Seattle, USA
Technical Traffic Flow Management - Exinda Networks - Surrey, England
Telescope Design and Manufacturer - AMEC Dynamic Structures - Vancouver, Canada
Strategic Entertainment Marketing - Propaganda - Los Angeles, USA
Ground Engineers - Keller Group plc - London, England
Manpower, Security and Facility planning - Booz Allen Hamilton - Virginia, USA
Virtual Moon Simulation - Lunar Explorer - New Jersey, USA
Wide Area Network Consultancy - Mountlink International - Guildford, England
Atmospheric Water Generation Specialists - Hendrx - San Diego, USA
Aerospace Replicas - Guard-Lee, Apopka, USA
Hospitality Performance Consultants - HPI, Merrimac, USA
Water Screen Events - TVA Productions, Studio City, USA
Project Development
The projects pre-feasibility study will be completed by July 2005. The detailed feasibility study remains on schedule for completion and submission to Government by December 2005.
About Bechtel
Bechtel is one of the world's largest engineering-construction firms,
providing premier technical and management services to develop, manage,
engineer, build, and operate projects for clients worldwide. Today Bechtel
employs some 40,000 people working on 900 projects in 60 countries. Bechtel
combines the latest technology, unrivaled management expertise, industry
leading financing support capabilities, and more than a century of experience
delivering maximum value to its clients and the communities in which they
work. Bechtel's 105-year history is founded on successfully creating solutions
to meet the challenges of major civil infrastructure projects in the United
States of America and worldwide. Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation serves
civil infrastructure markets in North and Central America, including rail and
transit; highways, tunnels and bridges; airports; buildings, urban
development; and hydroelectric power. These markets include a wide variety of
public and private clients for whom Bechtel have tailored a full range of
services; feasibility studies, planning, project development and financing
support, sustainable development, environmental remediation, design,
procurement, project management, construction management, and construction.
From airport, rail and highway systems to regional development programs; from
office towers to theme parks and resorts, Bechtel helps clients build the
infrastructure necessary to improve quality of life and sustain economic
growth. By 2004 Bechtel had completed 17,000 miles of highways, 10,500 miles
of railroads, 80 airports, 30 metropolitan rapid transit systems, 25 major
bridge projects, 35 major tunnel projects, 25 new towns, 80 ports and harbors,
105 dams, 160 hotels and resorts and 50 hospitals and medical facilities. For
additional information on Bechtel view the company's web-site at
http://www.bechtel.com
About MOON Bahamas
When complete MOON Bahamas will be the worlds largest, most expensive, most
exclusive and most spectacular resort and real estate development. The project
is a tribute to earth's closest celestial partner and as such is built on an
enormous scale. MOON Bahamas will comprise of five man made islands which will
house the worlds largest casino, worlds largest and tallest hotel with 12,000
suites, multiple resort attractions including extravagant entertainment
facilities, ten cruise ship terminals, 50 of the worlds best restaurants with
their star chefs, the worlds largest resort wine cellar, the worlds largest
Mega yacht marina, aquatic centre, real estate (22,000 freehold Condominiums &
1000 fractional ownership ocean villas), convention centre and sports
facilities which will include four PGA golf courses. Moon Bahamas is designed
to live in harmony with nature and will include one of the world's largest
artificial coral reefs. MOON Bahamas will be brought to life by the worlds
"Best of the Best" and when opened will truly represent "the first wonder out
of this world." For more information on MOON Bahamas, visit
http://www.moonbahamas.com
About Grand Bahama Island
Grand Bahama is one of the worlds most spectacular Island retreats. Lying in
beautiful crystal blue azure waters just 65 miles off the coast of Florida,
Grand Bahama Island is a 25 minute flight from Miami and 2 hour flight from
New York City. The picturesque paradise is home to world class water sports,
an abundance of wildlife and of course the famous Bahamian hospitality. At its
widest point of 17 miles the 96 mile long Island is the forth largest of the
700 magnificent islands which make up The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Grand
Bahama boasts an interesting history, extremely promising future and is home
to some of the friendliest people in the world. For more information on Grand
Bahama, visit
http://www.bahamas.com or
http://www.gbpa.com
Contact:
MOON Bahamas
Michael R. Henderson
Creator
(604) 762-1962
Fax: (604) 947-2054
mrh@moonbahamas.com
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