H.E. the Minister of Works paid a further visit to the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

 

The purpose of the visit was to monitor progress on the track lighting project currently underway to provide full HDTV standard lighting to the Formula One track.

 

 The work is being undertaken on a fast track basis in readiness to host the Grand Prix race at night to mark the tenth anniversary of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix due to be held on Sunday 6th April 2014.

 

Work is presently on programme for completion well in advance of the race in April.

 

 The project is being managed by Special Projects Office of the Ministry of Works.

 

The Main Contractor is Cebarco and the specialist lighting sub-contractor is Musco Lighting. The Consultant is Tilke Gmbh and the Quantity Surveyors are HAJ. Other key works are being carried out with the assistance and input of the Special Projects Office of the Electricity and Water Authority.

 

The project will feature around 490 light poles ranging in height from 10 to 45 meters connected by over 500km of cabling with twenty new small sub-stations housing the switchgear and generators. Other improvements include upgrades to the existing spectator and vending area lighting as well as installation of new effect lighting to enhance and support the visual spectacle of night-time racing.