Implenia is building around 270 homes in the new “Quartier de l’Étang” neighbourhood in Vernier
Dietlikon, 31 May 2018 – Implenia has been commissioned by Bugena SA to construct part of the new “Quartier de l’Étang” in Vernier near Geneva. Working as total contractor, the Group is building around 270 rental apartments. The contract is worth almost CHF 70 million.
“Quartier de l’Étang” is being built over the course of the next few years on an 11-hectare former industrial site in the municipality of Vernier. The project comprises seven separate building plots. This town within a town will eventually provide 1,000 homes, helping to relieve the ongoing housing shortage in Canton Geneva. In addition to owner-occupied apartments, the new district will include rental and student apartments, office space, hotels, administration buildings and a medical centre. “Quartier de l’Étang” will also have a school, a kindergarten and sports facilities.
Acting as total contractor, Implenia is building around 270 rental apartments on Plot E of the development. The site has excellent transport links and is close to Geneva’s international airport. The aim is to secure “2000-Watt Site” certification for the new neighbourhood. This certificate is awarded to developments that are proven to use resources sustainably, including during construction.
In addition to the work it is doing as total contractor, Implenia’s is providing foundation engineering and traditional civil engineering services. These include laying the underground utility supply network for the first phase of the new district.
Implenia believes that conscious engagement with environmental concerns is a driver of long-term success, which is why sustainability is firmly embedded in the company’s vision and strategy. Implenia is proud to be contributing its sustainable solutions to this major project.
A new town within a town is being built on a former industrial site in Vernier. Lying close to Geneva’s international airport, the new development has excellent public and private transport links. (Image: Diego Varan)
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Implenia is Switzerland’s leading construction and construction services company. It also has strong positions in the German, Austrian and Scandinavian infrastructure markets. Established in 2006, Implenia can look back on around 150 years of construction tradition. It brings the expertise of its highly skilled construction units together under the roof of a company active throughout Europe. With its integrated business model and specialists operating in all areas of construction, the Group can manage a building project through its entire lifecycle and deliver work that is economical, integrated and customer-centric. The focus is on striking a sustainable balance between financial success and social and environmental responsibility. Implenia, with its headquarters in Dietlikon near Zurich, employs around 10,000 people throughout Europe and posted revenue of around CHF 3.9 billion in 2017. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (IMPN, CH0023868554). More information can be found at www.implenia.com.
