Ballast Nedam Preferred Bidder for Nos Hospital Nobo in Curaçao

NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, August 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

The development foundation for the Netherlands Antilles SONA (Stichting Ontwikkeling Nederlandse Antillen) has named Ballast Nedam preferred bidder for the construction of Nos Hospital Nobo in Curaçao.

In co-operation with its local partner of Curaçao OeverZaaijerLyongo architects, EGM architects from Dordrecht and the advisor for the technical installations Valstar Simonis, Ballast Nedam has submitted the most economical bid for the design and construction of this new hospital, within a maximum amount of approximately 90 million euros.

The hospital will have 300 beds and a size of approximately 40,000 m². Final award of the project will follow after financial close.

Ballast Nedam engages in integrated projects in The Netherlands in four areas of work: housing, mobility, energy and nature. Within this area we focus on five niche markets: industrial construction, hospitals, offshore wind turbines, secondary raw materials and alternative fuels. In a number of areas of expertise, we also operate internationally. The Ballast Nedam share is included in the Amsterdam Small Cap Index (AScX) of NYSE Euronext.

Ballast Nedam's approach is based on life cycle thinking and acting: we develop, construct, manage and recycle. We are involved in long-term management, maintenance and operation of projects and organize financial feasibility. Our supply and specialized companies deliver competitive edge through innovation, cost leadership and purchasing strength. Ballast Nedam's range of services is shifting towards specific product-market combinations with greater added value.

Ballast Nedam creates enduring quality combined with lower life cycle costs for its customers and society. http://www.ballast-nedam.com

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