Here we present a list of the top 10 Largest
Construction Projects. The World's Largest construction project list can
change from time to time, but these great construction projects will be
remembered by many humans around the world and how they help thousands
of communities. World's Largest construction projects goes from our
planet up to the outer space, where you can find also some amazing
projects.
1. South Valley Development, Egypt
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Trying
to disperse Egyptian population to other areas, there are some major
development going on in the Sahara desert. Water is being transported
and made accessible as the first sign of major construction. The first
stage of this mega-project was the Mubarak Pump
Stations, completed in 2003. There is no question that this is the
world’s biggest pumping station, with the capacity to handle 25 million
cubic meters per day. Nile river water is pumped into the Sheikh Zayed
Canal, a 72-kilometer-long.
2. Jubail II, Saudi Arabia
By JonRawlinson
A
22 year industrial project that is getting an $80 billion expansion.
This project will have the effect of double the population of the area.
When completed, it will be composed of 100 industrial plants, 800,000
cubic meter desalination plant, miles and miles of railways, roads and
highways, and an oil refinery producing at least 350,000 barrels per
day. The entire project is slated to be finished in 2024.
3. Dubailand, Dubai
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Disney World can fit three times inside this complex. With 278 square
kilometers, the $64 billion Dubailand will have six parts: theme parks,
sports venues, eco-tourism, health facilities, science attractions, and
hotels. It will also have the largest hotel with 6,500 rooms and one of
the biggest Malls with at least 10 million square feet. The completion
of this project is estimated for 2025.
4. International Space Station, Space
By Flyingsinger
The
ISS circulates the Earth every 92 minutes and was created by a
partnership between 15 nations and 5 space agencies. This consortium
will spend $60 billion over the next years completing upgrades and
necessary equipment so it can continue to perform its mission. The
project is almost finished with finishing touches being made over the
last two years.
5. South-to-North Water Transfer Project, China
By John Trathome
The
North of China is home to almost 50% of China's population, but it only
has near 20% of water resources. Three of the China largest rivers will
be supplying water to the North area by the construction of three water
canals, each one of them with a longitude of more than 600 miles. It is
a 48 year project, that will require the relocation of several hundred
of thousands habitants, but there are great concerns regarding flooding
potential and water quality issues. When completed it will supply 44
billion cubic meters of water annually.
6. Yas Island Mixed-Use Complex, Abu Dhabi
By Bilal Mirza
This
will become one of the middle east major vacation destination. Yas
Island will have a Formula One racetrack going through its marine and
running under the Yas Hotel. Another trademark being built here is the
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, world's largest indoor theme park It will be a
tribute to Italian landmarks like the Coliseum and Venice.
7. Songdo International Business District, South Korea
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Building
a new urban center in Incheon, Korea, it will have a population of over
60,000 and the tallest South Korea building. The construction project
is expanding over 1,500 acres reclaimed from the sea.
8. Sellafield Nuclear Site, England
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