The Tripoli based Libyan government says construction work is continuing at the Al-Andalus Tourist Complex, which had been suspended for 14 years. The complex includes the functioning (and Tunisian company managed) Four Points Hotel and another incomplete hotel (originally to be branded as a Sheraton hotel) – at the entrance of the Hay Al-Andalus district of Tripoli.
A long hiatus on construction projects after the 2011 revolution.
The Tripoli government says the commencement of development is part of its ‘‘Return to Life’’ plan, which aims to rehabilitate and develop infrastructure and development projects in various regions of Libya.
This comes after a long hiatus for most of the period from the 2011 revolution that ended the 42-year Qaddafi regime. Most foreign contractors fled Libya because of the violent 2011 revolution and the subsequent on-off civil wars, skirmishes and militia clashes – leaving thousands of projects stalled.
The Tripoli government said this project is 90 percent complete and is among its initiatives aimed at revitalizing the tourism and investment sector, through the establishment of modern facilities that provide an integrated tourism environment, thus contributing to enhancing economic movement.
Besides the two hotels, the Al-Andalus Tourist Complex is to include a yacht marina, a shopping centre, cafes and restaurants, luxury apartments/aparthotels.
The government has been identifying projects for the immediate recommencement of their development that it deems as ”strategic” and high profile and that are near completion. Nevertheless, these ”show” projects are a minority with thousands of projects still stranded due to lack of funds or legal disputes with foreign contractors.
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