Eko Atlantic City, a unique development on the coast of Lagos, has reached advanced stages with the delivery of an eight-lane arterial road that is over 1,500 metres long, according to the developers, South Energyx Nigeria Limited.

The city, which is divided into eight districts, is planned for mixed-use with commercial, residential, entertainment and leisure activities to make it a 24/7 lively environment.

City amenities and services, according to the developers, will include an international school, plant nurseries hospital, and a state-of the art shopping mall.

“This has now been achieved with the major road network recently completed. The extensive road network is now clearly defined with an area in excess of 200,000 square metres. Most significantly, the Eko Boulevard, the focal point of the business district, is fully completed from Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island to the ocean front sea wall.

“We are extremely proud to have achieved another major milestone in the development of Eko Atlantic City. This futuristic city is not just for residential and commercial activities, but a tourist attraction. We strongly believe that the new boulevard will enhance business activities, facilitate intercity transportation as well as attract tourists from all over Africa.”

The city’s infrastructure network makes it the most technically advanced city in Nigeria and Africa; it comes with a fully integrated autonomous and reliable infrastructure networks with extensive paved sidewalks, storm water drains, sewer drains, water supply piping, power cables and IT network, according to the statement.

The city also offers 15 connecting bridges, employing a post-tensioning system for their deck reinforcement, with 14 of the bridges already completed.

The development project is the brainchild of the Chagoury Group. In 2006, South Energyx Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the group, was awarded the concession to reclaim the Bar Beach land, develop infrastructure and act as the exclusive authority over the development of Eko Atlantic City, next to Victoria Island in Lagos.

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