An aerial view of the Buildings on Mchikichini Project worth USD $450M

of the Council

Another Aerial Photo

PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete's 2005 election slogan - better life for all Tanzanians - is now being realized in deeds following the signing of an agreement to construct a multi-billion shilling project in Dar es Salaam. 

The long-awaited project to be executed at Mchikichini in Ilala District follows an agreement between the Ilala Municipal Council, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and a Malaysia-based Symmetric Link SBN BHD company.

"For a long time, the Ilala Municipal Council authorities have been looking for an investor to put up a huge multi-use structure at Mchikichini but those efforts have been in vain," says the Ilala Municipal Council Mayor Abuu Jumaa.

He adds: "But today we can breathe with a sigh of relief following the partnership between the NSSF and the Symmetric Link firm from Malaysia, the project is now on the cards and it will soon be realized."

Under the project, which will make Mchikichini look like a development village, there will be housing for accommodating 400 residents at the project area, over 1,600 flats covering 50 floors and office structures covering 25 floors and international standard hotels covering another 50 floors.

According to the project's implementation programme, there will also be medium level hotels in 10 floors, a modern shopping arcade covering three floors and elegant office for the Ilala municipal authorities covering 40 floors.

Architectural designs and artistic impressions for the project has already been drawn out indicating that initial construction stages will involve building of two flats with 17 floors each, with a total number of 480 houses.

The project, the first of its kind to be implemented in Tanzania, addresses the issue of affordable housing for majority poor Tanzanians and provision of special commercial services that were initially available in the central business district.

"This huge investment which we have been looking for a long time will turn Ilala municipality into a beehive of business activities," says Mayor Jumaa wearing a broad smile.

"The first beneficiaries of the project will be the 400 residents in the area," says the mayor, adding that some of the residents will be paid handsome amounts for compensation as they will be required to give way for the project.

He says construction will be done in phases with the first phase involving construction of residential houses, to be followed by the second phase covering commercial structures such as offices and hotels.

"Implementation of the project will take four to five years before completion," says the mayor, adding that all the hotels and offices to be constructed at the area will be sold or rented to Tanzanians.

He adds: "Definitely this project is going to stimulate development not only for Ilala but for the entire country, as it will attract businesses from the country's four corners."

The project will help to showcase the state-of-the-art houses, hotel structures and office accommodation in addition to creating employment to majority young Tanzanians and it will also act as a source of revenue for the government.

"The entire project area will not look the same when implementation of the project is completed," says Mahamed Hussein, a representative of the Malaysian firm.
The new project will improve Dar es Salaam's skyline with its new high-rise buildings making it the largest city in Tanzania and it is the country's important economic centre.

NSSF Partner

The USD 450m project in which the fund expects to partner with Ilala Municipal Council and Symmetric Link of Malaysia is scheduled for completion in 2013.

According to the fund’s senior investment officer, Salvatory Hinju at least 30 acres of land have been acquired for the project.

“It is a huge investment which once completed will be more than the Mlimani City mall and is expected to improve the skyline of Dar es Salaam,” he said.

Under the plan, Hinju said, the fund is going to construct three high rise office towers, a three storey shopping mall, recreation park, cinema centre and three residential towers with apartments to cater across three different segments of the population (to be sold to interested individuals).

The project’s initial study, according to him, shows that the low cost apartments will comprise 480 units in a 15 storey building, 1,165 units in a 25 storey medium cost apartments and 604 units in a 30 storey building for luxury apartments.

Apart from residential houses, he said, the business complex will comprise shopping malls, supermarkets, banks, a five star hotel and a three star hotel.

He said a block will be constructed to accommodate about 300 inhabitants of the Ilala Municipal Council houses located in the project area to give room for demolition.

These will be given preferential rates to buy apartments in the block and those who will opt to just be tenants will pay rent at an affordable rate, he said.

The Mchikichini project is one among the fund’s many investment projects that will not only serve as the fund’s source of income, but will also create employment and help solve the city’s housing crisis, he added.

 Project Management 

 To ensure that the project is implemented successfully, firms and organizations that are properly qualified and experienced will be engaged for their respective services by the Development Company.

The Developer will engage a Project Management Company to undertake the Management, Planning and Architectural Design, Civil and Structural Engineering Design, Contract Administration professional services.

Supporting Professional Services

A qualified Project Management firm will be engaged to provide the overall project management services, and this will be supported by sub-professionals for providing the relevant professional services.
The Scope of Work shall be assigned to the various professionals as follows:
Planning and Architecture - PAKATAN AKITEK SDN BHD
Civil & Structural Engineering - JURUTERA PERUNDING ZAABA
Mechanical & Electrical Eng - MEGAJATI CONSULT
Quantity Surveyors - DMA Quantity Surveyors

All the companies listed above have undertaken similar and larger projects internationally. They will also be required to associate with respective local (Tanzanian) firms to ensure that local conditions and coordination with local authorities and related parties are executed efficiently.
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING CONCEPT

Attachment 4 contains the basic Planning Concept for the development.

DESIGN MIX

1. Low Cost 15 storey apartments
- Low cost 15-storey apartment blocks shall be built.
- Minimum number of units required is 480 units.
- Area per unit is 80 sq.ft., 3 bed-rooms

Facilities Contained in the Apartments

The Apartments shall provide the following facilities:
Three (3) Bedrooms of which one shall be a self contained master bedroom
Living Room cum Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen with Small Yard
Common Toilet
Common Shower

Other Amenities

A common car park adjacent to the low cost tower blocks shall be provided for the use of these apartments.

2. Medium Cost 25-Storey Apartments
- Total number units - 1165 Units
- Medium cost apartments shall be built 25 storey high
- Area shall be 1150 sqft to 2400 sqft per unit.

Facilities Contained in the Apartments

The Apartments shall provide the following facilities:

Three (3) Bedrooms of which one shall be a self contained master bedroom
Living Room
Dining Room
Medium Size
Fitted Kitchen with Small Yard
Common Toilet
Common Shower

Penthouses

There shall be a total of Twenty Four (24) Penthouses, of two types. Type 1 shall measure 224sqm and Type 2 shall measure 220 sqm. There shall be a total of Four (4) penthouses per floor, Two of Type 1 and Two of Type 2, the penthouses shall be housed on the 23rd to 24th Floors on each of the 6 blocks.

Facilities Contained in the Penthouses

The penthouses shall be very generous in size and constructed and finished to a good standard, the penthouses shall provide the following facilities:

Three (3) large Self Contained Bedrooms of which the master bedroom shall be super sized.
Living Room
Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen with Small Yard
Common Toilet
Common Shower

Other Amenities

Other amenities for the medium cost apartment?s blocks shall be housed on the Ground Floor, while the basement and Ground Floor shall be dedicated to car parking.

3. Luxury 30-Storey Condominiums
- Total number of units – 604 Units
- High cost apartments shall be built 30 storey high
- Area per unit is 1477 sqft to 1840 sqft.

4. Three High-rise Office Towers
- 1 Office Tower for Ilala City Council
- 1 Office Tower for Developer
- 1 Office Tower of Others (Or Future Development)

5. One 5-Star High-rise Hotel tower with Convention Hall
- 400 rooms
- Convention Centre

6. One 3-Star Medium-rise Hotel Tower.
- 100 rooms

7. One 3-Storey Shopping Mall
- 2 Basement Car park
- 3 storey shopping mall podium
- 1 supermarket anchor tenant

8. Recreation park – Bowling
Modern bowling facilities with multiple lanes, including facilities such as cafetarie, video room, etc.

9. Cinema Centre
Modern cinema centre with several halls with the latest up to date cinema systems.

10. Infrastructure Services
Roads, drains, sewerage reticulation and treatment system, water supply system, electric power supply system, fire fighting system.

11. Open Parks and Green Areas

ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT

The Architectural Concept can best be reflected in the following promotional presentation.

A neighbourhood that has it all
The Residences
Affordable Comfortable Homes for the Citizens
High Quality Modern Homes for the Professionals
Luxurious and Spacious Homes for the Privileged

The Shopping Mall
A treasure for the investors and the operators alike,
the Mchikichini Heights is the hub for Dar Es Salaam.
The business and recreational centre where all kind of people from all walks of life converge.
As an emerging economy, business and sales can only go in one direction – growth! Value of properties at Mchikichini Heights can only go in one direction – up!

The Office Towers
Linking business between Tanzania and the Rest of the World
World Class modern physical and communications facilities.
Access to World Class commercial centers, shops, high quality five star and budget hotels and to food outlets and restaurants provides convenience to the international businessmen and professionals that cannot be matched.
Modern architecture and serene surroundings reflecting your status as the successful businessman and promoting your image as a global player.

The World Class Hotel and Convention Facilities
Convenience for the international businessman
The Centrepoint for business, cultural, social and academic activities alike
Nowhere else in Dar Es Salaam

Supermarkets and Modern Food Outlets
World class supermarket chains for your daily convenience
Modern clean restaurants for the adventurous
World class fast food chains for the busy businessman and family

The Kindergarten
Living at Mchikichini Heights provides the best for your child?s needs
World standard education for the children of progressive parents

The Hospital
Care for the sick and less healthy
Modern medical facilities and treatment with leading medical experts
Convenience for the old and their next of kin

The Promenade and Central Park
A place to play after the hard work
A greenery that refreshes the air and the eyes
A landscape to form the backdrop of your working and living spaces
An escape fort the family at your own doorstep

A REVIEW OF CURRENT MARKET TRENDS OF THE VARIOUS SECTORS UNDER THE PROPOSED DEEVELOPMENT

Annotated hereunder is a brief analysis giving the major highlights of the current market trends of the various sectors that shall make-up the proposed development namely, Residential, Office, Commercial and Hotel accommodation.